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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

SPRING IS IN THE AIR, ON THE WALL, AND IN THE STREETS

Saturday night, Studios on the Park introduces a new show at Art After Dark Paso. "Leave No Trace" showcases photographers whose work celebrates nature, and advocates preservation of the pristine beauty of the outdoors.

It seems everywhere we go, there she is ... Travel Paso's executive director Danna Stroud. My wife and I were privileged to sit at her table on Feb. 13 for the Sweet Art Luncheon at Studios on the Park - a fundraiser for Studios and this year honoring board president and supporter extraordinaire Barbara Partridge.

The Paso Robles Art Association (PRAA), located in Studios on the Park in downtown Paso Robles, will open a new show March 1 with the theme "Light."

Thinking outside the canvas: SLO County artists redefine art with unusual materials