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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.

Close up image of Maria Molteni's mural in downtown SLO. Quilt-like patterns of semi-circles falling down before a minimalistic water background. Geometric mountains with braids of lava, symbolizing the seven sisters of SLO. Seven stars in quilt-like patterns representing the Pleiades are above the mountain peaks.

Maria Molteni: Seven Sisters (Celestial Subduction)

by Erica Ellis July 24, 2023 in Uncategorized Comments are Disabled

Maria Molteni: Seven Sisters (Celestial Subduction) Location: 1000 Block of Higuera Street, between Santa Rosa and Osos (click here for map pin). Exhibition dates: Nov 2021–ongoing Many a night I saw the Pleiades risin’ thro’ the mellow shade glitter like a swarm of fireflies tangles in a silver braid —Alfred [...]

Back of "Dreams of Bayanihan" by Camille Hoffman. Figures of Filipino settlers in California, their forms colored like the sunset

Camille Hoffman: Storied Waters: Dreams of Bayanihan

by Erica Ellis July 24, 2023 in Uncategorized Comments are Disabled

Camille Hoffman: Storied Waters: Dreams of Bayanihan Location: SLOMA Public Art Platform Exhibition dates: June 2022 to Feb 2023 (no longer on view) Artist Camille Hoffman’s family ancestry is rooted in the Philippines, and her practice throughout her career has involved a reconsidering of misplaced personal and collective narratives in [...]

"The Greys In Between" by Anila Quayyum Agha . A three-legged arch supports a hanging metallic diamond sculpture decorated with intricate scrollwork and an interior globe light to cast shadows. A beautiful sunset colors the sky beyond.

Anila Quayyum Agha: The Greys In Between

by Erica Ellis July 24, 2023 in Uncategorized Comments are Disabled

Anila Quayyum Agha: The Greys In Between Location: Center of the roundabout at Tank Farm Road and Orcutt Road, across from Islay Park (click here for map pin)Exhibition dates: Oct 2022–ongoing In exploring the intersections of race, class, culture and religion, The Greys in Between celebrates minority and immigrant populations’ [...]

Detail view of a sculpture by Adam Parker Smith. A marble figure is seemingly squished into a 3x3 foot cube

Adam Parker Smith: David

by Erica Ellis July 24, 2023 in Uncategorized Comments are Disabled

Adam Parker Smith: David Location: SLOMA Public Art Platform Exhibition dates: April 2023 to April 2024 On April 15, 2023, the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art (SLOMA) in partnership with the City of San Luis Obispo will unveil David, a sculpture by Adam Parker Smith, on the Museum’s lawn [...]