Jeanie is a SLO County Poet Laureate (2017-2018). Jeanie will be reading from her newly published fourth book, Time Traveler.

Time Traveler is a collection of poems that reflects on changes in our world through the lens of the author's own lifetime. Jeanie will be signing copies of her book at the end of the event.

CREATIVE QUILLS provides a supportive platform for local poets to share their creative works. Our group meets the 3rd Sunday of every month, 2-4pm.

For more information, contact Elley: creativequillsmb@gmail.com

The "For the Birds" art exhibit offers a unique artistic experience that showcases a diverse range of mediums, from paintings to sculptures, all inspired by our avian friends. Visitors will have the opportunity to support and discover the talents of local artists who bring their unique perspectives to the theme of birds. This annual exhibit celebrates the vast array of indigenous bird species and all things bird-related, centering on the rich avian life found along the Central Coast of California. This region is home to a diverse array of bird species, each uniquely adapted to its coastal and terrestrial habitats.

“For the Birds” will run from January 6th to February 16th. The Artist’s Reception will take place on Sunday, January 11th from 2pm to 4pm.

Opening for “Moments and Milestones”, an exhibit of encaustic sculptures and paintings by Flo Bartell. Exhibit will be from 1/9/26 - 3/3/26.

Cambria Center for the Arts presents “Fly Away Home” exhibit with featured artist Roné Prinz December 30th-March 1st. This special exhibit happens during the 29th Morro Bay Bird Festival, January 15-19, 2026. Roné, our featured artist, has explored a variety of media, including everything from jewelry making to Japanese paper crafting throughout her creative career. Local artist’s works will reflect our avian world on the Central Coast.

Creative Quills Poetry Reading Collective fosters a supportive and inclusive environment, providing a platform for local aspiring, amateur, and published poets to share their creative works. Poets meet in the garden at Top Dog Cafe Bar every 3rd Sunday of the month for an afternoon of open mic poetry.

Sign up to read in the garden or contact Elley at creativequillsmb@gmail.com.

Join SLOMA on Thursday, December 18 from 5:30–7 PM for a reading of Armenian-American Tenny Arlen's posthumously published, bilingual book of poetry.

Tenny Arlen was an author of Armenian and English poetry, and a San Luis Obispo local. Her debut book of poetry, To Say with Passion: Why Am I Here?, was published posthumously in 2021, and is one of the first books of creative literature written in Armenian by an American-born author. The new bilingual edition of Tenny Arlen's book was released October 30, 2025. Siji Krishnan’s exhibition The Secret Place at SLOMA offers a potent container for reflection on language, loss, and hope.

This event is free and open to the public but an RSVP is required via SLOMA's Eventbrite page. Seats are going fast so reserve yours today!

Gerimi Burleigh, a master artist of figure drawing, is giving a FREE demonstration Saturday, December 6th, from 3:00pm-5:00pm at Art Center Morro Bay.  Burleigh shows us the steps he takes when constructing full 3-dimensional figures by first starting with simple stick figures. If you like drawing or painting figures, don’t miss this FREE demonstration on December 6th! No reservations needed.  See artcentermorrobay.org or call (805) 772-2504 for details.

Join Gala Pride and Diversity Center for an evening of queer indie music at Libertine! Hear music from three award-winning CA artists and celebrate Caleb Nichols’ LP release. Plus, a silent auction and a portion of all ticket sales will go to support the Gala Pride and Diversity Center.

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Pieces of Us is an art installation in honor of Trans Day of Remembrance. This intimate community gathering and art show will feature art and pieces of memory by local TGNCI artists and community members as a way of marking this somber day.

The Gala Pride and Diversity Center is doing an open call for art and exhibition pieces and hope that people feel called to submit to the exhibit. To submit to the show, please complete this form.

The next Los Osos Library Poetry Night is taking place on Thursday, November 20th at 5:30pm. Featured poets will be Lisa Coffman and Kathryn deLancellotti. As usual, an open reading will follow a short intermission. The evening’s theme will be “Liminal Spaces.”

Creative Quills Poetry Reading Collective fosters a supportive and inclusive environment, providing a platform for local aspiring, amateur, and published poets to share their creative works. Poets meet in the garden at Top Dog Cafe Bar every 3rd Sunday of the month for an afternoon of open mic poetry.

Sign up to read in the garden or contact Elley at creativequillsmb@gmail.com.

The Cambria Center for the Arts will be having our annual Holiday Exhibit, “Small Gems.”  We're ending 2025 with colorful squares once again. Our talented local artists created miniature masterpieces on 8- and 12-inch canvases - on any theme or topic. Each one will be unique and ready to gift or collect.

Exhibition Dates: Oct 28 - Dec 28 (Tuesday through Sunday 12-4pm)

This group exhibition will feature works by Tony Martin, Dorothy Halic, Tim Anderson, Bill Hartley, Marie Ramey, Lisa R. Falk, Joyce Bauerle, Vicky Hoffman, Judy Johnson-Williams, and Larry Stone (curator).

After the artists’ reception on November 1st, the exhibition will be on view through November 8th (by appointment only Nov. 2-8, contact actsofworshipart@gmail.com)