Art After Dark San Luis Obispo
Next Art Walk: Friday, July 3rd
Art After Dark (AAD), hosted by SLO County Arts, is a monthly event held from 5pm to 8pm on the First Friday of each month in San Luis Obispo. Participating businesses transform into vibrant creative spaces, showcasing local art, music, performances, and more in a free, community-centered walking tour that highlights the artistic heart of San Luis Obispo.
Learn more about the program and how to get involved as a venue, artist, or sponsor!
Annual Venues — On the map every First Friday
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The Bunker SLO
810 Orcutt Road
Closed for remodeling!
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Central Coast Wines
712 Higuera Street
Featuring local artist Nick Watry’s art! Enjoy Happy Hour glasses for $8.
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EDNA Contemporary
967 Osos Street
Red, White and Sparkle! Come see Flag Art by Scott McMillan and new artwork by local artist, Sheryl Daane Chesnut; with a metallic background, her work literally sparkles on the canvas. We will have popcorn, lemonade, and other beverages to celebrate the Fourth of July.
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Hands Gallery
777 Higuera Street
Al Schnupp is our featured artist for July. His whimsical ceramic figurines, wooden sculptures, shrines and miniature theatres are sure to bring joy to all who experience them. Schnupp’s imaginative creations blend artistry, storytelling and charm.
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HumanKind Fair Trade
974 Monterey Street
Ana Boaz Gorham is an acrylic floral artist known for creating beautiful paintings that ring vibrant color and warmth. Stop by to meet Ana and enjoy the soulful tunes of CST, a local jazz saxophone trio.
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JunkGirls
870 Monterey Street
JunkGirls was founded in 2009 and was born out of Art Therapy for Jenny and Melissa’s love for all things handmade. We create over 70% of the items we sell using found, vintage, recycled and antique objects. We also do in store workshops and parties.
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Linnaea's Cafe
1110 Garden Street
San Luis Obispo’s original coffee house, Linnaea’s Café has been showcasing local art and music for 42 years, serving locally roasted coffee, homemade pastries, and beer and wine in a cozy dining room and secret garden.
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Luna Red
1023 Chorro Street
Join us at Luna Red on July 3rd from 5–8pm for SLO County Arts Art After Dark for Olga Mihailicenko's abstract cityscapes inspired by urban nights, using bold color, texture, and palette knife techniques to capture the rhythm and energy of city life.
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Making SLO
751 Higuera Street
Discover white line printmaking! Blair Baker will be showcasing a relief printmaking process where one carved block is hand-inked with different colors to create vibrant, one-of-a-kind prints.
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Shindig Cider
3055 Duncan Road, Unit D
Shindig is a community-driven neighborhood taproom & event space in SLO! A warm, welcoming hub for creativity, connection, and good times. From food pop-ups to live music, markets, and more, we’ve done it all and we’re always down for what’s next.
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SLO Gallery
1023 Broad Street
Summer starts with a couple new artists -- Jason Simas and Sue Palmer. Sue has two walls for her placid plein air work. Jason will have a solo show in our designated central area. Come see his giant canvases!
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SLO Museum of Art
1023 Broad Street
Opening Reception for Chimera: The Future of Nature; Dioramas and animated short films by California artist Marcie Begleiter.
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Two Broads Ciderworks
860 Capitolio Way, Suite B
Lane Stephens is a queer artist local to the Central Coast @lanetothemoon.art. “Blue View” is a selection of Lane’s work exploring the process of creating cyanotypes and finding ways to convey meaning and story through the process of sun printing.
Monthly Venues — Joining the map for July
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The Gala Pride and Diversity Center
1060 Palm Street
A special Pride month exhibit featuring photography from SLO Prides Past.
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Just Looking Gallery
740 Higuera Street
Join us for Art After Dark in downtown. Enjoy an evening exploring beautiful original artwork, pottery, and fine art from our talented artists on display. Discover something new, meet fellow art lovers, and experience the vibrant local art scene.
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Concerts in the Plaza
Mission Plaza
Concerts in the Plaza is celebrating 30 seasons of music and memories in 2026! Join us this Fourth of July weekend for a very special block party celebration. Moonshiner Collective to headline.
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Art Always Reveals Truth
3249 Broad Street
THE HEALTH & WEALTH OF SLO is THE DIVERSITY OF IT'S ARTISTS! Our Program 'SLO ART ZONE' invites artists to participate in AAD each month with your festival tent. 10'x12' Art Sheds as work space and exposure for artists are available. HELP BUILD SAZ!
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Art Unplugged
3249 Broad Street
My artwork is built on the idea of beauty in imperfection. I recycle old canvas, use pieces of cardboard, or even an old wine bottle. My artwork is bold, colorful, whimsical, it’s any medium I can get my hands on. I’m a little bit of every thing..
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dwellinart
3249 Broad Street
LUCID MADNESS_Michael's fundamental skill, has tangibilized many ideas while exploring being every Human Male Quality, at will, as needed. His art is for the few who also seek to openly divulge who they are, as they too explore their unique humanity.
View each month’s locations on the AAD SLO map! Virtual and printable options available.
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Your Guide to a perfect Art After Dark evening
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Visit local galleries and participating businesses! Each location has something unique to discover each month.
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Take photos of the spots you visit on your art walk and share your favorite moments using #ArtAfterDarkSLO.
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Stop by participating businesses for special deals or treats. Many businesses will stay open later than their usual hours for Art After Dark, so this is your chance to browse their selection of goods after hours!
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Check back each month for the updated list of participating venues and new perks of the art walk. You can also follow us on Instagram at @slocounty_arts, on Facebook at @SLO County Arts, and subscribe to our weekly newsletter for Art After Dark updates.