The San Luis Obispo Art Center
San Luis Obispo, CA

The San Luis Obispo Art Center is located in the heart of the city’s downtown historic district.  It is situated creek side in a park setting.  The 25,000 square foot Art Center is vitally important to providing a venue for the visual art experience in San Luis Obispo County.  The building’s atrium form poetically gestures the nearby volcanic form of San Luis Mountain.  The frosted and clear curvilinear glass wall reflects the lines of the creek and pathways in the park while capturing the views of the park and the historic Mission.  The upper level terrace courtyard allows for sculpture exhibitions and outdoor receptions.  The new Art Center features state-of-the-art galleries for innovative local and touring exhibits and an art research library.  The multiple galleries on three levels are designed with flexible lighting systems and environmental controls including one with humidity control.  The classrooms are located on the ground floor adjacent to the park to extend the year-round art programs outdoors.