Inspired by the stories of those who lost their lives during the Middle Passage, Tara Roberts decides to plumb her own family history. With the honesty of Elizabeth Gilbert, the rawness of Cheryl Strayed, the courage of Tara Westover, and the poetry of Jesmyn Ward, Roberts interweaves the voices of the past with her own present to confront the realities of the slave trade—and tell a deeper story of Black identity. 

This in-person workshop with Tasia Trevino and Caleb Nichols will explore the revolutionary poetics of Diane di Prima and others, and encourage attendees to use the genre of letter-writing as a poetic point of departure.

Join Studios on the Park for an inspiring conversation with artist Bruce Munro of Sensorio and award-winning composer Nainita Desai as they discuss their new exhibit at Sensorio, FOSO (Fiber Optic Symphonic Orchestra).

What shape does revolution take on the page? What do poems have to do with revolution, with revolt, with rising up? Can writing poetry move us into, through, and with other forms of political action? And what does the letter form have to do with that?

Counterpoint is a collaboration between pianist and composer Conrad Tao and choreographer and dancer Caleb Teicher. The duo explore the dichotomy of their different perspectives and artistic practices, expanding their individual expressive capacity through a collective experience. Harmonic, rhythmic, and theatrical counterpoint between the artists seeks to map out constellations linking their disparate traditions, driving the imagination and opening the heart. Experience two artistic disciplines seamlessly come together to create a vision one has to see to believe.

This special exhibition brings together a group of exceptional artists whose work explores a mix of contemporary art and sustainable practices. The theme may be Earth Day, but the art itself is modern and innovative and speaks to a broader audience who appreciates cutting-edge creativity.

Art After Dark is the FREE event where art, culture, and community come to life!

HAY FEVER, a new collection of work by Owen Blackwell, captures the tension between the aesthetic beauty and the overwhelming nature of springtime on the central coast: vibrant and textured paintings built through layers of meticulous patterning and raw disruption. Join us on March 29th from 6–8 PM to experience HAY FEVER, an exploration of color, memory, and the cyclical nature of creation.

Art After Dark is the FREE event where art, culture, and community come to life!

This event is being hosted by the Central Coast Artists Collective Craftmakers Group. Members and non-members are welcome! You are encouraged to bring friends who might be interested in joining the Craftmakers Group. Light brunch buffet and hot and cold beverages provided.

Art After Dark is the FREE event where art, culture, and community come to life!

Studios on the Park and Woods Humane Society have partnered up to host “Art For Paws,” a free community event that will include pet caricatures by local artist Savannah Reifers (free with a donation to Woods), a dog-toy making station, samples from Ziggy’s plant-based eatery, refreshing cider from Tin City Cider, and an opportunity to enter to win a custom pet portrait by Savannah Reifers, with proceeds benefiting two beloved community nonprofits: Woods Humane Society and Studios on the Park.

Cruise Control Contemporary (CCC) is delighted to showcase River, a debut solo exhibition of new work by Big Sur-based artist, Abigail Smith. While residing in a tiny mountain cabin, Smith’s new oil painting series depicts the region's freshwater streams. These eight small-scale works offer a unique intimacy, both for the creator and the viewer. The scale compels an intentional proximity, drawing the viewer in to engage closely with the details and textures of the surface. This closeness fosters a sense of contemplation and encourages a slower, more deliberate pace of intake. Each brushstroke carries weight, every compositional choice becomes essential, and every inch of the painting is imbued with significance.

Join with the San Luis Obispo Master Chorale to perform the great choruses from Handel's ever-popular masterpiece, Messiah. Thomas Davies conducts as the audience is invited to sing various choruses from Handel’s masterwork, as well as a few well-known carols. The SLO Master Chorale will perform a variety of beautiful seasonal works and will be joined by guest artist Amy Goymerac, Los Angeles’s Westwood Brass, and Paul Woodring on the tremendous Forbes Pipe Organ. It's a family tradition!

Stop by Art Central on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month for a figure drawing group run by local artist Spencer Poulter!