Gallery Exhibitions

The Local Scene

January 7, 2025 - February 23, 2025
Tue - Sun 12 - 4pm
Cambria Center for the Arts - Gallery

The Local Scene – Sightings Along the Central Coast will focus on the iconic locations and sights of our colorful stretch of California’s coastline. Artwork will be of a variety of images and vignettes, ranging from our sweeping coastlines to, perhaps, a charming doorway, or a vintage signpost. Work will be rendered in a variety of mediums to celebrate our wondrous part of the world. Invite your friends and neighbors, everyone is welcome to celebrate the fun and colorful artwork that will be displayed. 



HOMETOWN

Photography Exhibit by Mark Dektor

February 22, 2025 - April 27, 2025
Tues-Sun, 12-4p
Cambria Center for the Arts - Studio

Artist RECEPTION and Presentation: February 22, 2025 at 4:30

Last year, our board member, Dennis Frahmann, noticed that a photographer, Mark Dektor, was posting intriguing black-and-white portrait photographs on the Facebook page "Cambria Currents". With the community’s encouragement, Mark started a little trend, posting more and more portraits of townspeople from all over Cambria. Folks couldn’t wait to see who he would feature next. With remarkable talent, Mark had a unique way of capturing not just their image, but their personality. Were they serious, funny, or thoughtful? He had a gift for connecting with that inner light that Cambrians are known for. We believe this exhibit is a reflection of his one-man crusade to show us *us*.

Step into the CCA Studio Gallery for the HOMETOWN exhibit to see the images, and if you’re one of the many featured in the show, we challenge you to find yourself! In true artistic fashion, Mark has captured the spirit of the Cambrian tribe. Come see the exhibit and discover what the fuss is all about. To learn more, join us at the reception on February 22 at 4:30 p.m., where we’ll hear a bit of Cambria history and have the chance to chat with Mark about his process and his favorite portraits.

Reception and Presentation:

On February 22, at 4:30, the Cambria Historical Society, see their website here, is hosting an evening of wine and select cheeses along with an informing presentation of Cambria's history, the organization and an introduction to our featured artist, Mark Dektor.




An Eye Opener

Works by Ken Christensen

February 25, 2025 - April 27, 2025
Thursday - Sunday 12 - 4pm
Cambria Center for the Arts - Gallery

Featured artist Ken Christensen is a celebrated landscape artist who uses color with confidence in a bold assertive manner. His goal is to capture our attention and delight the senses, elevating the mundane and creating visions of wonder.

This is not a theme-driven show for our community artists. Local artists are free to choose their subject.



An Eye Opener - Reception

Works by Ken Christensen

March 1, 2025 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Cambria Center for the Arts

We're all invited to the CCA for this reception.

Ribbons will be given to our local artists for 'Favorites'.

Bring your friends and neighbors and meet Ken. Enjoy the complimentary refreshments, live music, and local flavor of our coastal community. There will also be wine available for purchase.




Every Picture Tells A Story

April 29, 2025 - June 29, 2025
Cambria Center for the Arts - Gallery

The CCA will invite local writers to compose a verse or a short essay to accompany each piece of artwork displayed in the Gallery. Artists are encouraged to create something that inspires!




Travel

Featured Artists: Eric Oksen

July 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Cambria Center for the Arts - Gallery

Local artists are encouraged to create works that recall travel memories, far or near.




Dusk to Dawn

Juried show for Community Painters

September 2, 2025 - October 26, 2025
Cambria Center for the Arts - Gallery

The Gallery is calling for pieces to depict images - sunset through sunrise. This will be a juried show!




Small Gems

October 28, 2025 - December 28, 2025
Tuesday - Sunday 12-4pm
Cambria Center for the Arts - Gallery

This show will feature our regular Small Gem canvases, plus even smaller 2- and 3-dimensional creations by local artists.




Gallery Hours

Tuesday to Sunday: 12 to 4pm
(Monday closed)