“Bird’s Eye View: The Architectural Landscapes of the Central Coast” opens on March 1, 2024, and will run through April 28, 2024.The featured artist is local resident Tigg Morales. Tigg’s paintings capture various views across San Luis Obispo County, merging natural and architectural elements that cannot be seen from street level. She shares her unique perspective of our coastal community by painting recognizable locations with a twist. While this is a non-juried show, all participating artists including Tigg, are eligible for consideration by select community members to receive award ribbons.  

JUROR: Kathy Miller is an award winning watercolor artist and a Signature Member of Central Coast Watercolor Society. She has exhibited her work in group and solo exhibitions throughout the state and is well known for her impressionistic yet representational watercolors of nature and local environs. She enjoys traveling in pursuit of new vistas to conquer. Fresh brilliant color and gesture are Kathy's main objectives. Primarily self-taught, she began her career as a young adult. Workshops from well-known artists continue to inspire her as well. Over the years, she has expanded her knowledge and creativity and continues to experiment with how to use the watercolor medium to express her view of the world around us. Finding beauty in everyday surroundings and transforming them into her own vision continues to be a lifelong quest.

PRIZES: Cash awards for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and Honorable Mentions

THEME: INSPIRED BY A MASTER (note: Inspired, not copied) 

IMPORTANT DATES:

April 23 - 30: Online submission of artwork

May 3 - June 30: Duration of exhibit

Tuesday, April 30: Exchange Day – 10:00 AM to noon: drop off/pick up art

Friday, May 3:  Show opens.

Saturday, May 4, 4:30-6: Artists Reception and awarding of prizes 

Tuesday, July 2: Pick up unsold artwork

ENTRY FEE: ALLIED ARTS MEMBERS $15.00, NON-MEMBERS $30.00

ENTRY FORMS: Art Submittal

Be prepared to explain your choice, using your chosen master's name, in 50 words or less.

REQUIREMENTS TO SHOW:

All work must be original and completed within the last two years.
2D pieces must be signed and framed, or on museum-style canvas or panel with edges 
Limited to up to four pieces maximum per artist, based on space permitting.
We are a small gallery, so all work that meets guidelines will be accepted. However, since wall space is limited, some pieces may not fit. Those pieces will be posted to our virtual gallery but will not be eligible to be judged.
Replacement of sold pieces – artist responsibility to check and replace as needed.
Pedestals are available for displaying three-dimensional work. Three dimensional pieces will be displayed outside of the juried show. Fees for pedestal pieces are listed on the gallery Call for Artists or Conspectus.
Open to members and non-members of Allied Arts.
A horizontal size limit of 30" is the maximum for this show..
 Artists are responsible to docent at the Gallery for two four-hour slots during the exhibit unless you qualify for decline.

GALLERY HOURS:

Friday: 12-4 pm ... Saturday & Sunday: 12 p– 4 pm

 “Inspired by a Master" runs from Friday, May 3 until Sunday, June 30. All the artwork showcased will be inspired by renowned artists, including such iconic masters as Vincent van Gogh, Frieda Kahlo, Eduard Manet, Leonardo da Vinci, and others of similar caliber. The exhibit aims to celebrate the legacy of those master artists while also showcasing the unique interpretations and creativity of contemporary local artists. Visitors can expect to see a diverse range of work across various media, each paying homage to the influence of a specific master artist. The exhibit will present a fascinating exploration of how art continues to inspire and influence across generations and will offer a rich tapestry of artistic expression for all to enjoy.

Please join us for the artists' reception on May 4 from 4:30-6:00 p.m. Live music and small bites will be offered, wine will be available to purchase by the glass.

Juror Kathy Miller will be announcing winners of this exhibit. This promises to be very exciting and fun..

Tell your friends, neighbors and guests, and join us for the fun!

GALLERY OPEN: FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY, 12-4 pm

FEE SCHEDULE FOR ALL OF OUR SHOWS:

Non-Juried Show: (2D) Members $10, Non-Members $15, Volunteers $5, per entry

Juried show: Members $15, Non-Members $30 for cash prizes and Juror

Little Gems: Members FREE with canvas purchase, No canvas: Members $5, Non-Members $15

Cabinets: Members $15, Non-Members $25, Volunteers $10 (only 6 cabinets available)

3D Pedestals: smaller than 12 x 12: Members $3, Non-Members $6 per item (only 10 spots available)

3DPedestals: larger than 12 x 12: Members $5, Non-Members $10 per item (only 3 spots available)

Member Artist Stations: $20 for 2 months, of up to 10 paintings, with one on the wall. (only 6 spots available)

Gallery Show Calendar for 2024

2024 Jan/Feb: Fri Jan 5-Sun Feb 25 (8 week)

“Visions of Cambria: Shoreline, Sunsets, Shops, and More”

Upload: Fri Dec 29- Tues Jan 2

Exchange Day: Tues Jan 2, 10-12. Cindy is lead

Reception: Sat Jan 6, 4:30-6:00

Mar/Apr Show: Fri Mar 1-Sun Apr 28 (9 weeks)

“Bird’s Eye View” - Tigg Morales

Upload: Fri Feb 23-Tues Feb 27

Exchange Day: Tues Feb 27, 10-12, Holly is lead

Reception: Sat Mar 2, 4:30-6:00

May/Jun Show: Fri May 3-Sun Jun 30 (9 weeks)

“Inspired by a Master” – Themed/Juried

Upload: Fri Apr 26-Tues Apr 30

Exchange Day: Tues Apr 30, 10-12, Cam is lead

Reception: Sat May 4, 4:30-6:00

Jul/Aug Show: Fri Jul 5- Sun Aug 25 (8 weeks)

“Here and Back Again” - Mauro Mareesa

Upload: Fri Jun 8-Tues Jul 2

Exchange Day: Tues Jul 2, 10-12, Margo is lead

Reception: Sat Jul 6, 4:30-6:00

Sept/Oct Show: Fri Aug 30- Sun Oct 27 (9 weeks)

“Getting High on Nature” by Karl Dempwolf

Upload: Fri Aug 23 – Tues Aug 27

Exchange Day: Tues Aug 27, 10-12, Janet is lead

Reception: Sat, Sept 7th, 4:30-6:00

Nov/Dec Show: Fri Nov 1 – Su Dec 29 (9 weeks) Art Outside of the Box”

Upload: Fri Oct 25 – Tues Oct 29

Exchange Day: Tues Oct 29, 10-12, Sheri is lead

Reception: Sat Nov 2, 4:30-6:00

Jan/Feb Show:

“Visions of Cambria: Shoreline, Sunsets, Shops, and More”

Uploading to this show is open from Fri Dec 29- Tues Jan 2; Call for Artists-Submit

Exchange Day (Bring in Art to the Gallery and pick up unsold.): Tues Jan 2, 10-12 noon. 

Reception: Sat Jan 6, 4:30-6:00 (Bring appetizers or a bottle of wine) Cindy Stiles is the leader.

Fri Jan 5-Sun Feb 25 (8-week show), non-juried, community awards will be given.

Mar/Apr Show:

“Bird’s Eye View” - Tigg Morales (Featured Artist and Community Artists)

Uploading to this show is open from Fri Feb 23-Tues Feb 27; Call for Artists-Submit

Exchange Day (Bring in Art to Gallery): Tues Feb 27, 10-12noon.

Reception: Sat Mar 2, 4:30-6:00 (Bring appetizers or a bottle of wine) Holly McCain is the leader.

Fri Mar 1-Sun Apr 28 (9-week show), non-juried, community awards will be given.

May/Jun Show:

"Inspired by a Master” – Themed Show/Juried Show

Uploading to this show is open from Tues Apr 23*-Tues Apr 30; Call for Artists-Submit

Exchange Day (Bring in Art to Gallery): Tues Apr 30, 10-12 noon. 

Reception: Sat May 4, 4:30-6:00 (Bring appetizers or a bottle of wine), Cam Arnold/Cindy Stiles co-lead.

Fri May 3-Sun Jun 30 (9 weeks), juried, cash awards given.

Jul/Aug Show: 

“Here and Back Again” - Mauro Mareesa (Featured Artist and Community Artists)

Uploading to this show is open from Tues Jun 25* -Tues Jul 2; Call for Artists-Submit

Exchange Day (Bring in Art to Gallery): Tues Jul 2, 10-12noon. 

Reception: Sat Jul 6, 4:30-6:00 (Bring appetizers or a bottle of wine) Margo Ternstrom is the leader.

Fri Jul 5- Sun Aug 25 (8 weeks) non-juried, community awards are planned.

Sept/Oct Show: 

“Getting High on Nature” by Karl Dempwolf (Featured Artist and Community Artists)

Uploading to this show is open from Tues Aug 20* – Tues Aug 27; Call for Artists-Submit

Exchange Day (Bring in Art to Gallery): Tues Aug 27, 10-12noon.  

Reception: Sat Sept. 7*, 4:30-6:00 (Bring appetizers or a bottle of wine) Janet Morrell is the leader

.Fri Aug 30- Sun Oct 27 (9 weeks) non-juried show, community awards planned.

Nov/Dec Show: 

Art Out of the Box” (A community invitation to join us!!)

Uploading to this show is open Tues Oct 22* – Tues Oct 29; Call for Artists-Submit

Exchange Day (Bring in Art to Gallery): Tues Oct 29, 10-12 noon. 

Reception: Sat Nov 2, 4:30-6:00 (Bring appetizers or a bottle of wine) Sheri Parisian is the leader.

Fri Nov 1 – Su Dec 29 (9 weeks), non-juried, community awards given