In The Shadow Exhibit at Art Center Morro Bay

In The Shadow opens the late-summer wall at Art Center Morro Bay

In downtown Morro Bay. Art Center Morro Bay opens In The Shadow on August 6, a themed group exhibit running through September 14 at 835 Main Street, the downtown gallery with the Rock mural on its wall. Admission is free, with gallery hours from noon to 4 PM, and the shadow theme gives the member artists a prompt with real range: literal shadow play, mood and mystery, the underside of bright coastal light.

The Art Center has anchored Morro Bay’s volunteer-run art scene since 1951, and its themed group shows are where the member roster stretches: painters, photographers, ceramicists, and mixed-media artists all answering the same prompt differently, which makes even a short visit rewarding. Work in the shows is generally for sale, supporting both the artists and the center’s programming.

A reception date had not been posted at press time; the center typically holds one early in each run, so watch their calendar. The gallery sits an easy walk from the Embarcadero, making it a natural add to any downtown afternoon, and the free admission means there is no reason to save it for a special trip.

For receptions, new exhibits, and more art around the bay, see what is coming up on the event calendar.

Image: Emily Smith-Lundy