Art After Dark returns in 2024 with more venues than ever before. The SLO County Arts Council is excited to welcome back dozens of annually participating venues and tons of new monthly locations. The spotlight for February is Texture Salon’s “Black History Month Lounge: Celebrating Arts and History.” The lounge will include drum circles led by Tracy Morgan at 5:30 PM and 7 PM, a digital gallery of works by local Black artists, a history of hip hop between drum circles and Black history visuals and conversation starters. This event is a collaboration between R.A.C.E. Matters and SLO County Arts Council.
In March, Art After Dark will highlight Arts Education Month with a neighborhood block party in the MoJo neighborhood, featuring an “instrument petting zoo” from SLO Youth Symphony, alongside Raku (ceramics) firing demonstrations outside Anam Cre Pottery Studio. More spotlights will continue throughout the year.
“Art After Dark is more than just looking at paintings or listening to live music. You can meet business owners, neighbors, and artists or showcase your work. Each month has its flavor and energy. The event is gaining a lot of momentum and spreading out past downtown SLO.” – Programs Director, Jordan Chesnut.
“These events will engage the community here in San Luis Obispo County with the arts sector as well as the work of local organizations and businesses in a very exciting way.” – Programs Coordinator, Summer Truschke.
Art After Dark is a free monthly art walk celebrating local creativity with visual exhibitions, live music, and community gatherings. Artists of all backgrounds and disciplines partner with local businesses to showcase their creative practice. The event is from 5 to 8 on the first Friday of each month, countywide.
For the list of participating venues, visit slocountyarts.org/art-after-dark.