Experience Art After Dark

Art After Dark (AAD), hosted by SLO County Arts, is a monthly event held on the First Friday of each month. 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.

AAD Locations: February 7, 2025

  • Art Central Art Supply and Gallery

    1329 Monterey St. SLO

    Showcasing “Scratched, Cut and Bitten: A Printmaking Journey” from the Central Coast Printmakers (CCP), a dedicated group located in SLO County. CCP’s mission is to maintain the tradition of making art prints and designing plates by hand.

  • The Bunker SLO

    810 Orcutt Rd. SLO

    Our Art After Dark February featured artist is Charlie Rugg. Charlie is a self-taught conceptual artist based in San Luis Obispo, California, recognized for his distinctive approach to figurative and abstract oil painting.

  • Drew Davis Fine Art

    393 Pacific St. SLO

    Drew Davis is a modern impressionist artist who specializes in oil paintings. For over 20 years, he’s been living and creating in the San Luis Obispo area. Through his art, Drew reminds the community of the unique beauty that surrounds them every day.

  • The Palm Theatre - SLO Film Center

    817 Palm St. SLO

    Every month we host our Flickerhead Friday series programmed by staff member Michael Lipari. Flickerhead focuses on a different director or film movement. In February we are highlighting the distinctive works of Samuel Fuller. Say “Art After Dark” at the box office for a ticket discount!

  • San Luis Obispo Museum of Art

    1010 Broad St. SLO

    You're invited to experience dynamic art, great wine by Absolution Cellars, music by DJ Mermaid and DJ Mano Gil, and a performance by SLO Movement Arts!

  • Stephen Patrick Design

    741 Higuera St. SLO

    Stephen Patrick Design is located in the heart of downtown SLO.  A showcase of art, furniture & interior design. They specialize in kitchen and bath remodels and are window treatment specialists.

  • Tigerlily Salon

    659 Higuera St. SLO

    We will be showcasing the artwork of local artist Sara Galli from the months of January - March. Please join us for their art reception for February Art After Dark - we will provide snacks and beverages as well as having the artist present.

View all of this month’s locations on the AAD map! Virtual and printable options available.