San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, February 2024 Art After Dark
Explore Art After Dark in SLO County
Art After Dark is a self-guided art walk on the First Friday of each month that allows the community to experience visual, literary, and performing art in SLO County in galleries, non-profit organizations, and other businesses. This event is free and open to all. We encourage people to explore the creativity originating on the Central Coast.
The next Art After Dark is Friday, May 3rd from 5pm to 8pm. Scroll down to see who’s participating.
Where to see art on May 3, 2024
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Art Central
1329 Monterey St. SLO
Art Central will be showcasing "TOO COOL FOR SCHOOL" for May’s Art After Dark, an exhibit of artwork by students at Cuesta College.
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The Bunker SLO
810 Orcutt Rd. SLO
May’s Art After Dark serves as the opening night of the annual “Opening Minds Community Arts Show” at The Bunker SLO! A celebration of mental health, Opening Minds champions the idea that we should not be defined in terms of our illness but by our strengths, gifts and contributions we make to society.
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Central Coast Wines
712 Higuera St. SLO
This local wine store and tasting room will be showing the work of Connor Gurnik, a data analyst and painter. Connor firmly believes that everyone possesses a creative spark, and encourages others to pursue their passions wholeheartedly. Whether it’s painting, writing, or any other form of expression, the journey of self-discovery and growth is worth the pursuit.
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Century 21 Hometown Realty
1103 Toro St. SLO
In May, Century 21 Hometown Realty will be featuring photographer Derek Luff. Derek likes capturing immersive images of vineyards, farms, towns and ranches and the central coast lifestyle is his way of preserving the values of the past and present while helping bridge the gap between rural and urban cultures. We will celebrate Derek with a reception of food & wine.
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Ceremony Skate Shop
1235 Monterey St. SLO
For May’s Art After Dark, Ceremony will be showing “Ness in the West,” a mixture of colorful psychedelic art and tattoo flash from local tattoo artist and painter Vanessa Venegas.
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Corazon Cafe
847 Higuera St. SLO
"La Loteria" is a group show at Corazon Cafe based on the traditional Mexican game, much like bingo, with some artists taking a traditional approach and others creating their own twist. Featuring Raul, Lori, Mario, Teresa, Ursula, Lupe, Liam & Sara.
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Drew Davis Fine Art
393 Pacific St. SLO
Three artists under one roof! Hosted at Drew Davis studio, alongside two guest artists: Jason Towne and Marina Marsh. Join us to celebrate creativity and the power of artistic expression!
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EDNA Contemporary
967 Osos St. SLO
SUPERBLOOM! Artwork by Thea Schrack and Suzie Buchholz. We will also have some new mini art that is budget friendly. Come share a glass of rosé and bring in the spring flowers!
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Hands Gallery
777 Higuera St. SLO
May’s Art After Dark at Hands Gallery features abstract painter Kasey Burgunder. Kasey will be on hand with her abstract acrylic paintings and jewelry.
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HumanKind Fair Trade
974 Monterey St. SLO
As a mom herself, local artist Zoya Dixon developed The Mom Project to honor and acknowledge moms everywhere. Mom Project is an exploration and celebration of the complexities of motherhood. Interviews are by Zoya Dixon; featuring the photography of Kateryna Shyshlenko.
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Making SLO
751 Higuera St
Making SLO is a retail store featuring local makers and artists. May’s Art After Dark features watercolor artist Jane with Late Bloomer Art with beautiful locally-inspired landscapes, florals and animals. Plus, Jenny with Canvas and Joy will be demonstrating eco-printing and bundle dyeing on fabric.
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MYLR Gallery and Books
1238 Monterey St
MYLR Gallery and Books is hosting the annual Cal Poly AIAS Art Auction during May’s Art After Dark. Stop by to see student work!
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Odd Fellows Hall
520 Dana St. SLO
The historic Odd Fellows Hall features a multi-artist pop up show every First Friday to promote fellowship with our local artist community. The Odd Fellows Hall is also a dance floor and music venue!
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San Luis Obispo Museum of Art
1010 Broad St. SLO
Stop by for art, music, and wine! SLOMA is always free and grateful for your support.
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SLO Gallery
1023 Broad St. SLO
SLO Gallery has moved two doors east. The new creekside location is a more worthy scenic locale for the varied art of our many gifted California artists. Their number will grow to thirty as we approach our Grand Opening month in May-June. The Creekside Art Walk will showcase works by our thirty artists, ten at a time, while our front lounge features that monthly group.
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SLO Provisions
1255 Monterey St. SLO
Our featured artist for May is photographer Liz Ruderman Miller. Join us to meet Liz and see her enchanting photographs. Harry Hall of Colori Wines will be here sampling his highly rated wines. We'll have some snack samples and our full menu will be available.
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Texture
474 Marsh St. A&B SLO
View student artwork from the Cuesta College Ethnic Studies program, featuring pieces from students at California Men's Colony created as part of R.A.C.E. Matter's “Braiding Water” event series. This exhibit celebrates the diverse cultural expressions and perspectives of our community through the medium of visual art.
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Two Broads Ciderworks
3427 Roberto Ct. STE 130 SLO
For May, Two Broads will be showing “Captain Friday plays Mandala’s greatest hits- the aftermath,” a collection of pieces by moonlighting contemporary artist Colleen Marlow which chronicle the influence of the pandemic’s on her psyche.
View the art walk map
All locations are placed on a digital map that is updated every month the week of the event. Prefer a printable option? Download the PDF of the 2024 Art After Dark map (re-usable year-round!) that features the venues who participate every month, with a QR code to the map webpage so you can check back every month for the full list of locations.
Annual Art After Dark venue Ceremony Skate Shop.
Interested in participating in Art After Dark as a venue?
Register with us to participate annually or sign up monthly to promote your First Friday event with Art After Dark. Visit our Art After Dark venue webpage to view registration options and to get help finding artists to feature.
Are you an artist wanting to show your work during Art After Dark?
Fill out this short form to let us know more about you, your work, and your availability so that we can help connect you to venues.
Questions about Art After Dark?
Contact our Programs Coordinator for any inquiries regarding the event, venue registration, artist participation, and more.