I was in the gallery over thanksgiving. I selected two Steve Thomas prints. I have purchased over…read more20 prints at this gallery in the past 5 years. This was the first time I had interacted with the owner's daughter. When they were shipped to my home, they were not what I had purchased. I contacted the gallery, left a message but no response. My brother purchased artwork the previous year from the owner and same thing occurred. The owner doubted his experience and wanted him to keep what was sent and purchase what he originally wanted. I found a gallery in Pleasanton that carries Thomas's work so I will be purchasing from there.

The moment that we walked in, the owner McKinley greeted us cheerfully; the gallery displayed local…read morearts and works of artists, it all beautifully done with bright color; McKinley took time to talk about some stories of SLO and sounding cities. It is a nice experience to visit this gallery no matter you want to purchase a piece of art or just walking around.

Such a beautiful and fun place to walk through, with artwork from various artists. They have really…read morenice, high-quality gifts that aren't insanely expensive. So many cute, nature-themed items, local products, and souvenirs to choose from. Definitely a fun place to browse!

Came here and loved all the jewelry. I even bought a necklace from here. Necklace is great but the…read moreservice was less to be desired. First of all the ladies working never greeted me and my family who walked in. Then when I asked them to unlock two different cases (two different instances) neither of the ladies were personable at all. Literally just opened the case and walked away from me without saying a word to me. Weird. In another instance I was reading one of their novelty bookmarks and my sister caught the younger sales woman giving me a condescending look. Like, what is her problem and deal?! I'm literally just existing and reading one of the products in the store and that's a problem for her? Grow up. Gross behavior. Then when I when to check out neither of the women working bothered to say a word to me other than purely transactional. Then one of the women boxed up my necklace and was staring to put a ribbon on it, and I said "oh I don't need all that." She still proceeded to put on the ribbon. Then asked if I wanted a bag. I said yes please. And THE WOMAN HANDS ME THE BAG TO DO SO. So I had to unfold the bag and I had to put my item in my bag?!? Are you kidding me right now?! What a pathetic and atrocious level of customer service. Then I looked at them both waiting for a simple acknowledgement or "thank you for shopping with us," and nothing. Neither one of them said a damn word to me; even as I walked out. So incredibly rude! I would not recommend this store.

Great gallery offering all fine art mediums .. lots of art to enjoy…read moreLove being part of this new gallery in downtown arts district

From the owner: SLO Gallery features the full variety of art from the Central Coast. We are located adjacent to San…read moreLuis Obispo Creek in downtown SLO.

Junk Girls was an unexpected little gem that we found when visiting SLO! What fun! The store is…read morevery warm and inviting and the staff is very nice and helpful. The decor is very eclectic and interesting but definitely fun! Lots of great knick knacks and art to look at and purchase. My fun purchases were brass key chains for me and my husband - "Cat Mom" and "Cat Daddy." I love that personalization is included in the price, so we had our names engraved, too. Lots of fun and unique gift items! We will definitely be back to visit next time we are in SLO! Thank you, Junk Girls!

Absolutely love this store! It's warm, inviting and has some amazing handmade recycled and vintage…read moreitems. They also have antiques here. It's a little on the pricey side, but that's because most items are handmade and crafted with detail using vintage objects. I especially loved all the different types of light fixtures. This is the place you come to when shopping for something that's not produced in mass quantities. Overall, a cute gem of a store located in downtown San Luis Obispo.

Born and raised in SLO County, Chris is an avid surfer and photographer who has traveled and surfed…read moreall around the globe. He focuses on surfing and photographing in cold environments. Chris is a well-known photographer & artist whose works capture life's adventures and discoveries. Chris prints utilizing different mediums, from aluminum to canvas, fiberglass to clothing, in addition to photo paper/cards. He creates surfboard art designs, and has contracts with surf & beachwear companies that utilize his designs. He has authored books from fiction to non-fiction. His artwork and creations can be shipped worldwide.

Excellent service and some AMAZING work from Chris. Overall really cool place and worth the stop!read more

Beautiful work has a layout of many canvas's in nature, and of San Luis Obispo that stood out…read more Sometimes the aluminum finish has a sparkling glow to it. Definitely worth while to checkout.

Great art - so many cool pieces of art. The owner is super friendly. Could have stayed in the store…read morefor a couple hours. Definitely recommend!

This is more than a gallery, it's an experience!…read more The whole place is alive with the spirit of this artist. Vibrant, brilliant, fun, and beautiful. I check in often to see what he has created, there seems to be new art every month.

Drew Davis was a really nice guy. If you check in on Yelp here you get a free card. The selection…read moreof paintings was incredible. They also were raffling off a book with paintings of popular buildings in SLO. There was even a painting there of the Honeymoon Cafe in Pismo Beach. Also very cool brain installation that was dangling from the ceiling. I think there was a range of costs of paintings since there were also prints for sale.

Amazing art work and a beautiful space! I'm very excited to see what this artist graces his walls…read morewith for the years to come! Did I mention all sales proceeds go to local charity? Everyone in the area should swing by for a visit!

I like that the museum is small. It means you can pop in for 15 or 20 minutes, enjoy the art…read moreinstallation and then move on with your day. It's free and parking is located on the street. A parking lot would be ideal. - The docent at the front of the Museum is very knowledgeable about local art expression opportunities. Chatting with her was such a pleasure. - I like that the Museum offered swag for purchase but I feel like the quality of the items could it be improved such as 100% organic cotton and a slightly more edgy branding/color palette for the clothing items. I would love to purchase something to support y'all.

"Small but mighty!" said the nice lady at the front desk…read more It is small, and currently there were two neat exhibits in the building that is also surrounded by a all the way mural - Meter & Time (by MOMO). Alicia Adamerovich's Conundrums is what you might call surreal, but the artist preferred abstract. The exhibit is a blend of traditional paintings on canvas to a variety of sculptures that have no explanation but the title and your imagination that asks you to think your own meaning up while you sit with it. The more traditional, but impressionist exhibit is Peter Krashes' Passage Through. Krashes combines new and old works to urban images that are often overlooked. The works also show the actions that help shape a neighborhood. My favorite was either Public Seedbomb or Cup on a Fence. Free. I thought it was nice, but don't expect to be blown away. The exhibits were interesting and the support staff were very kind. They answered questions, and were very proud of their little museum. If you have time, why wouldn't you stop to see what's in there. Check it out.

First off -- a little bio intro about me!…read more Ever since I was in grade school my mom introduced rock and mineral shows to me. Back in 1994 I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to go to the best rock show in the US, which is in Tuscon, AZ. Yup! It's a pretty big deal! Also I recall going to science summer camp and studying geology was by far my favourite. (NB: If you haven't already noticed, I'm kind of a nerd lol) With that said, I LOVE rock shops especially when they throw in the spiritual/agnostic/"new age" elements such as smudging and candles. Another side note -- San Luis Obispo has always been a family vacation spot for me since I was very little. DTSLO was one of my favorites. The sad thing is I never knew this shop was here! Apparently they have been there for over 10 years. Maybe even 15 years... *mind blown* They did such an amazing job to make the shop eye catching and have a great vibe. The energy there was amazing. My body naturally walked towards this one case and of course I see rainbow moon. It is funny. I never find moonstone when I am actually looking for it. I find it when I am not on the hunt for it! That day I got a beautiful rainbow moonstone meditation bead bracelet, a smudge stick and abalone shell. I wish I could have bought more but I had to watch my spending since I already went all out on food and beverage that weekend lol! Bonus was I got to meet one of the owners -- Christine. She was so wonderful and took great care of me. Seriously, I had such awesome vibes at that shop and my chi was at peace and balanced. I will definitely be back!

Exquisite selection of crystals and jewelry (from high-end rings to simpler gemstone bracelets) in…read morea beautiful retail setting in downtown SLO. Gaia's Gallery has such a vast collection of gems in different variations and prices, and an ample selection of amethyst, labradorite, jade and lesser-known or rare precious rocks like moldavite. Gaia's also has good info on the crystals they sell, and can find what you need. It's a fun place to browse and gift shop, and the staff are always friendly.