Welcome to ARTS Obispo

ARTS Obispo, the San Luis Obispo County Arts Council, is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the arts in San Luis Obispo County in the areas of arts in education, public access to the arts, and artist opportunities. Here's what you can do on our website!

• Get ready for the 15th annual Open Studios Art Tour

• Check out Art After Dark participants and explore art in downtown SLO

• Learn more about the newest community art walk in Paso Robles: First Saturdays: Wine & the Arts!

• Browse the work of local artists on the Visual Artist Directory.

• Find out how to support Arts in Education in SLO County.

• Learn more about the hottest party in town: AO's annual ARTI Gras gala fundraiser for Arts in Education.

• Check out our membership benefits! Join ARTS Obispo or renew your membership online.

• Find local arts groups on our Local Arts section, or browse our Resources section

• Join one of AO's dozen committees – help shape the future of the Open Studios Art Tour, Art in Public Places or Arts in Education.

ARTS Obispo depends on your support. If you are an artist or art lover, supporter or patron, writer, dancer, actor, or value the teaching of art in our schools, consider joining ARTS Obispo today, renewing your membership, or making a donation to keep these programs alive. Interested in volunteering in the office, at events, or have a special skill to offer? Click here for the many ways you can support art in SLO County!

Please take note: The ARTS Obispo office HAS MOVED to 1123 Mill St., San Luis Obispo. Click here for a map.