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Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of art and culture through the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art's (SLOMA) official blog. Our blog is a space where creativity and insight converge. Dive into thought-provoking articles, behind-the-scenes features, and artist spotlights that illuminate the diverse facets of the Central Coast's arts community. Stay informed about upcoming exhibitions, events, and educational initiatives. Join us on this journey as we share stories, perspectives, and the latest happenings that shape the ever-evolving canvas of SLOMA.

Leah Rosenberg’s SLO(W) Rainbow

by Erica Ellis March 28, 2023 in Past Artist Program Comments are Disabled

An exploration of SLOMA’s 2023 mural project and its local inspirations

An exhibition shot of "Dirty Laundry" at SLOMA. Two acrylic boxes hang on a gallery wall, each holding piles of textiles covered in living mushrooms.

The Possibilities of Mushrooms

by Erica Ellis January 30, 2023 in Past Artist Program Comments are Disabled

Recording of the sold out discussion with Minga Opazo and Danielle Stevenson

Erin LeAnn Mitchell painting "Calafia Was Here," Feb 2022

2022 Year End Report

by Erica Ellis December 7, 2022 in Uncategorized Comments are Disabled

2022 was a busy year at SLOMA!

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Event Check-In

by Erica Ellis October 6, 2022 in Uncategorized Comments are Disabled

Thanks for checking in at a SLOMA event! Name(Required) First Last Email(Required) Phone(Required)

Artist Alyssa Monks, a woman with brown hair in a black sleeveless dress, holds a microphone and speaks during her panel discussion at SLOMA

Artist Talk: Alyssa Monks

by Erica Ellis September 12, 2022 in Past Artist Program Comments are Disabled

Artist Alyssa Monks discusses the works in her new exhibition at SLOMA

Artist Camille Hoffman, a woman with dark hair and holding a microphone, sits between a man and a woman in a museum gallery.

Panel Discussion: See and Missed

by Erica Ellis June 1, 2022 in Past Artist Program Comments are Disabled

Explore hidden histories in this recorded panel with artist Camille Hoffman

"Bait" by Alyssa Monks. Photo-realistic painting of a young woman chin-deep in clear water, her hair flowing behind her as she looks at the viewer

Exhibition Preview: Alyssa Monks

by Erica Ellis May 10, 2022 in Uncategorized Comments are Disabled

Friday, August 26 from 6–8 PM You are invited to an exclusive exhibition preview of Alyssa Monks: Be Perfectly Still, A Retrospective. Please fill out the RSVP form below and check in at the Mission Plaza double doors. Remarks on SLOMA's lawn at 6:30 PM. Please note: COVID-19 protocols will [...]

A portrait of Artist Erin LeAnn Mitchell in front of her mural "Calafia Was Here" at the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art. Taken February 2022. A black woman wearing a blue headscarf and plaid blue/green jacket stands in front of a colorful mural depicting tropical leaves; she looks into the distance

Artist Talk: Calafia was Here

by Erica Ellis February 11, 2022 in Past Artist Program Comments are Disabled

Explore SLOMA’s 2022 mural in this recorded artist’s talk with Erin LeAnn Mitchell

Performance of "Spira" by Maartje Herman of the Movement Arts Collective. Photo courtest Heraldo Creative Studios. A young woman in a red pantsuit and ponytail dances among the curves of a red steel sculpture by Mark di Suvero.

Spira: a dance inspired by Mamma Mobius

by Erica Ellis January 15, 2022 in Uncategorized Comments are Disabled

Modern dance performances inspired by the sculpture “Mamma Mobius”