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Art Center Morro Bay, 75 years
of vibrant creative legacy
The large purple building with
its iconic mural of Morro Rock
in downtown Morro Bay is a must-
visit for art appreciators and artists.
Art Center Morro Bay (MBAA)
has been offering art exhibits and
art-related activities since 1951.
This nonprofit, volunteer-run art
center is a destination for emerging
and professional exhibitors and art
collectors who appreciate compel-
ling exhibits filled with a vast array
of quality art.
Art exhibits, classes,
workshops, and
demonstrations for
everyone
Art all year
Art Center Morro Bay
presents eight exhibits annually
with two spacious galleries and a
classroom. Special juried exhibits
have included the Pastel Soci-
ety of the West Coast, featuring
award-winning, national, and
international artists.
Free demonstrations by tal-
ented artists are presented on the
second Monday of each month
from 3 -5 p.m. This event is free
and open to the public.
Adult art classes and work-
shops are offered throughout the
year, and summer art camp is
designed for children over the age
of six. Drop-in figure drawing is
offered every Wednesday evening
from 6-9 p.m. for a minimal fee to
cover the cost of the model. Fine
art classes and workshops may in-
clude, plein-air painting, portrait
painting, sketching, and digital
drawing. Craft classes include clay
sculpture and jewelry.
Classes are available through-
out the year, so check the website
regularly.
A history of art and community
Beginning in 1951, seventeen
artists met in local homes, hanging
their paintings on neighborhood
trees, using whatever space was
available for shows. The association
acquired its current home in 1971
and has become an integral part of
the community since opening its
doors.
Art Center Morro Bay works
with local high schools and the
Cuesta College Art Department to
provide internship programs and
scholarships to deserving youths.
A board-of-directors-operated,
member-supported nonprofit orga-
nization, Art Center Morro Bay is
completely operated by volunteers.
Members are the heart of the orga-
nization and membership is open
to all. Visit the website to join.
Art in the Park
Among MBAA’s most cherished
legacies is Morro Bay Art in the
Park, one of California’s longest-run-
ning outdoor art festivals. Founded
and still produced by the nonprofit,
Art in the Park has, for the last seven
decades, brought artists, visitors, and
the community together in a shared
celebration of creativity.
‘Coastline along Shell Beach’ by Joe McFadden.