New SLOMA exhibitions set to premiere after reopening at end of May
San Luis Obispo Museum of Art
San Luis Obispo Museum of Art exhibition
and last updated 2021-05-25 18:25:17-04
The San Luis Obispo Museum of Art is reopening at the end of May, holding its first public show since the beginning of the pandemic.
The multimedia group exhibition, Atmospheres Deep, examines coastal areas above and below the ocean s surface and the impact humans have on the ocean.
The exhibition also examines the real and psychological pressure we face relating to climate change.
Museum directors say the works selected for this exhibition simulate the feelings of increased atmospheric pressure experienced while exploring the ocean.
‘Atmospheres Deep’ exhibition to explore humans’ connection to the ocean
–Marking San Luis Obispo Museum of Art’s (SLOMA) first public show since the beginning of the pandemic, Atmospheres Deep will premiere for the public at the end of May. This multimedia group exhibition examines coastal regions above and below the ocean’s surface to emulate these atmospheres and uncover human impact on the ocean. The artworks selected for Atmospheres Deep present the feeling of increasing atmospheric pressure experienced during ocean exploration. Atmospheres Deep begins Saturday, May 29, and runs through Sunday, Aug. 1. Reflected in the reopening, the museum also announces new hours of 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Thursday – Monday each week.
Starting on Saturday, May 29, the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art (SLOMA) will officially reopen to the public with new hours of operation, every day except Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission to enter the museum is free, and masks are required for all visitors.
For more info on the museum s reopening, call (805) 543-8562 or visit sloma.org. SLOMA is located at 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. Δ
Local pride events scheduled throughout May and June
–Central Coast Pride has announced the launch of its 25th Anniversary Pride Celebration “Strong. Proud. United.” now set to run throughout the month of May leading up to June, which is National LGBTQ Pride Month. This marks a change from past celebrations which have traditionally occurred during the month of July and accommodates more student involvement.
This year, Central Coast Pride is a committee of the Gala Pride & Diversity Center, a local 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, working in partnership with LGBTQ Campus Life (PRIDE) at California Polytechnic State University. A student and Cal Poly Pride Ambassador, Ila Moncrief, is chairing the committee. Both the Gala Pride and Diversity Center and LGBTQ Campus Life work to support and empower people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and expressions to strengthen and unite the central coast community. The events outlined in the calendar are aimed at elevating th
Local artists Mike and Rosemary Bauer are organizing an outdoor pop-up group show, Art, Wine, and Expansive Views, to be held at Four Sisters Ranch Vineyards and Winery in San Miguel on Saturday, May 22, from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This one-day exhibit will feature a variety of artworks from participating artists, including the Bauers, both well known for their plein air and studio paintings. Both artists usually paint California-based landscapes and are active members of the Morro Bay Art Association, the Cambria Center for the Arts, the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, and other Central Coast arts organizations.