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What is it about Cambria that attracts so many artists, galleries and enthusiasts?
Perhaps it is the fact that Hearst Castle receives a million visitors from across the world each year traveling to catch a glimpse of the exquisite collection of historic fine art and architecture. Another possibility is that the Central Coast boasts breathtaking natural scenery inspiring artists of all types. What ever it is, there are many art lovers who both visit regularly and live in Cambria. Feel free to browse through our directory of Art Galleries and visit our photo tour page to see some of the many popular points of interest for artists.
Artifacts Gallery styles itself as one of the most comprehensive art galleries in the world. They are an authorized dealer for every major art publisher in the country and are able to aquire almost any piece of art you may be seeking—even rare and sold-out works. Within the gallery can be found original and limited edition art by local and nationally famous artists including animation, sculpture, and print. The gallery features art by Tim Cotterill, Loet Vanderveen, Michael Godard and many more. They also offer custom framing. Their site provides an electronic view of the numerous pieces in their collections.
Bronze, Silver & Gold Gallery offers quality art and fine gold & silver jewelry with exceptional selections. Family owned and operated, Bronze Silver & Gold represents over 30 local and regional artists specializing in oil and watercolor, bronze and stone. They provide only original handcrafted art produced in the US and many from local Cambria artists.
Ephriam Pottery West, located in Cambria is the West Coast branch for Ephraim Faience, a small art pottery and tile studio located in Lake Mills, Wisconsin. The Cambria gallery carries their full line of pottery and tile in addition to work by local artists. Other selections available include furntiture by Voorhees Craftsman, textiles by Archive Edition and lamps by William Morris.
Gallerie Lulu features signed and framed award-winning art work by owners Michael Adelson and Lynda Olsen Adelson. Michael Adelson specializes in Digitized Photography while Lynda Adelson creates paintings, collages, mixed-media, and handcrafted gift items. Unframed photos, artwork, special orders and commissions are also available.
Many Hands Community Arts provides something for everyone. Visit the gallery, participatory studio, and art library to get a taste of local art.
Melanee Slyvester is an impressionist painter who draws inspriation from areas of Cambria including Moonstone Beach and the surrounding landscapes. She produces original oil paintings, prints and cards. This is a premier gallery in Cambria and is not to be missed.
Moonstones American Craft Gallery offers one of the finest collections of Finely Crafted American Artwork. Handcrafted moonstone jewelry, fashion accessories, intricate hardwood jewelry boxes, kinetic sculptures, wind and garden sculptures, colorful kaleidoscopes and other beautiful creations can be found here.
The Painted Lilly Gallery displays art work and cards by local artists: Lucia Capacchione, Mary Anderson, Dennis Curry, Tim Mayer, Sarah Bertino, Ann Cichowski, Amy Douglas, Skip Moss, and Mariena Tanner. Inside can be found water colors, drawings, pastels, prints, photographs, original jewelry designs, books, CD’s, greeting cards, gifts and much more.
Since the establishment of their “brick and mortar” gallery in 1981, Seekers Art Glass Gallery has earned a reputation as one of the world’s most comprehensive sources for top quality American Studio Glass Art. They travel throughout the country to buy the finest work available from more than 250 established and emerging glass artists.
Born and raised in the Los Angeles area, Brett White has provided photographic services to Warner Brothers, Universal Studios, Disney Studios and other major Hollywood productions. Today, he lives with his family in Cambria, capturing the extraordinary beauty of California’s Central Coast. Photos can be customized to fit your needs. Brett’s work has been featured in several magazines, including “American Cinematographer”, “Fresno Magazine,” and his photos are often featured in the Cambrian newspaper.
Patricia Griffin is an acclaimed sculptor who creates unique contemporary pottery in her studio, a converted 100-year-old one-room schoolhouse in Cambria. She has select pieces available for view at the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art and some can also be purchased online.
The Vault Gallery showcases works of over 30 artists inside the old Bank of Cambria building complete with an outdoor sculpture garden. The artists represented are some of the most recognized painters in the country.