Galleries & Art Events

San Luis Obispo, a creative and cultured community, attracts all types of artists from jewelers, abstract and still-life painters, calligraphers, sculptors and more. With an array of galleries throughout SLO, visitors can explore the local talent at their fingertips.

Every first Friday of the month, Art After Dark, an evening of art, community and culture, takes place in Downtown San Luis Obispo. Art After Dark is a free, self-guided tour of galleries and non-traditional art venues showcasing the work of local, visual, literary and performing artists. Can’t make it to Art After Dark? Visit one of the many galleries listed below located right in our community.

Art Galleries

• Anam Cré Art Studio
• Ariaglass
• Art Central Gallery & Art Supply
• artMinds Studio
• ARTS Obispo
• Carol Astaire Fine Arts
• Drew Davis Fine Art
• Frame Works
• Hands Gallery
• Just Looking Gallery
• Naturally Jennifer’s Beads & Gallery
• Salisbury Fine Art
• San Luis Obispo Museum of Art
• Spirits of Africa Gallery
• Steynberg Gallery, Tea & Coffee House
• The Claassen Gallery
• Under the Sea Gallery

San Luis Obispo Art Events

• Art After Dark – First Friday of Every Month
• Festival Mozaic WinterMezzo – February 23-25, 2018
• Festival Mozaic – July 17-29, 2018