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STUDIOS ON THE PARK PARTNERS WITH LOCAL WINERIES TO RAISE FUNDS

A little more than 10 years ago, Paso Robles had nary an art gallery. That all changed when Studios on the Park came to town. "We're truly their art studio," Director Sasha Irving said. "We aspire to be a place that anyone can come express themselves creatively and take part in the artistic process. It's a place where anyone can come and connect with the arts." For more information on the gallery's Kids Art Smart program for kids as well as art classes for people of all ages, visit studiosonthepark.org.

When she was 14, that's when things started to get bad. That was the year Alexandra Kelso's dad died. It wasn't until two years later, when she and her family moved from Fresno to San Luis Obispo that Kelso realized both of her parents had been covering up their struggles with substance abuse and mental illness.

Asks staff to create streamlined process for mural applications

We head to Paso Robles for a visit to Studios on the Park, a non profit Arts Center where residents gather under one roof to create and sell art. The North County Arts scene has grown and evolved over the last 30 years, just as the region's wines and restaurants have made it a popular tourist destination. Carol Tangeman reports.

She knew she had to have it. The building was condemned by the city of Paso Robles after barely surviving the 2003 earthquake, but artist Anne Laddon could see the potential in the structure and layout of the former auto parts and repair shop on Pine Street.

Studios On The Park recently announced the completion of a new downtown wall mural created by artists Pat Milbery, Pat McKinney and Jason Graves.

DENVER'S SO-GNAR TEAMS UP WITH PASO FOR PUBLIC ART

CELEBRATING THE AMAZING ARTISTS,PAST AND PRESENT, OF STUDIOS ON THE PARK

Smashed up TVS, shards of glass, and bullets and shells aren't what anyone would expect on a camping trip. Yet for Atascadero based artist Richard Fusillo, it's an all too common sight when he and his buddies head out to spend some time in nature.

20 North County community organizations receive funding