In an industry increasingly dominated by mass-produced and overseas surfboards, local surfboard shaping remains a craft deeply rooted in community and connection. On California’s Central Coast, surfboard shaper Shane Stoneman has spent more than 25 years hand-shaping boards for surfers he knows personally. Stoneman believes the relationship between surfer and shaper, and the pride that […]
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From ideation to creation: capturing culture, identity, and ingenuity in art
In ART 466, Liliana Monge and Maya Benham are among around a dozen students taking creative strides to develop their craft. They utilize techniques ranging from traditional oil painting to the use of physical models. Discover how they blend culture, identity and ingenuity into their works as reporter Kimber Draughon brings us more.
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Pismo Beaches first ever sand art festival
Artists from around the world gathered at Pismo Beach for the first-ever Sand Art Festival, transforming the shoreline into a giant outdoor gallery. Each design only lasts a few hours before the tide comes in and washes it all away but creating them takes an extreme amount of both teamwork and precision to make this […]
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Paso Robles Art in the Park reveals the possibilities for creative careers
More than one hundred artists and vendors gathered in downtown Paso Robles for the city’s biannual Art in the Park. The variety of creative businesses showcased beautiful art, original products, and a passion for their work. Reporter Kimber Draughon brings us more.
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Cal Poly launches Utility Box Art Project for campus beautification
Cal Poly is taking a creative approach to enhance the aesthetic appeal of its campus through the launch of the Utility Box Art Project.
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New mural on Cal Poly’s Via Carta road celebrates Central Coast community
Cal Poly has debuted its first commissioned outdoor mural, a 504 square-foot piece that can be seen as you walk along Via Carta Road. The mural, entitled “Generosity,” occupies the triptych wall on the side of the campus market building. The piece was commissioned by the Cal Poly Corporation in May 2022, kicking off an […]
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Respect the Funk: The cornerstone of Cal Poly creativity
Respect the Funk is a new magazine that brings together the creativity of San Luis Obispo artists.
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Spring craft sale showcases handmade art
The sale will be held again fall quarter. Students who would like their work featured can contact ASI.
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Morro Bay changes its annual festival to showcase locals
The 35th annual Harbor Festival drew hundreds to Morro Bay.
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Growing Grounds Downtown: San Luis Obispo’s secret garden
A plant with a cause; check out Growing Grounds plant shop downtown.
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Local artists ‘Hang it All’ at Linnaea’s Cafe
Linnaea’s Cafe’s doors wouldn’t open for another 10 minutes, but men and women of all ages had already begun to queue before the coffee shop. They stood impatiently, muttering to each other and gripping large boxes, garbage bags and frames filled with their original artwork.