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A nonprofit art center in Paso Robles, California, is featuring the "Guns in America" exhibit with a wide array of firearm-themed works of art.

Get your little ones in that loving spirit with Studios on the Park in Paso Robles on Feb. 9 from 4 to 5:30 p.m.

Paso Robles artist Bruce Cook isn't necessarily interested in reality, just as it is.

'Guns in America' art show in Paso Robles confronts controversial subject of firearms

The United States' gun control debate has held a political presence for ages and will likely continue to do so for decades to come. The fact of the matter is there is no easy answer.

Within the schoolhouse walls was once a place where it seemed nothing truly bad could happen. Then the Columbine High School shooting massacre happened in 1999, claiming 15 lives, and everything changed.

A lack of color doesn't put off Paso Robles artist Betty Wick. Since she was in high school in Ohio she's explored the complexities of black and white, starting with charcoal drawings and moving on to printmaking and typography at college.

Want your art seen by 10,000 sets of eyeballs? Then submit work for consideration in the upcoming Paso ArtsFest. The May art festival is put on by Studios on the Park in downtown Paso Robles and features an outdoor fine arts sale, a quick draw event, and more on May 27. Artists must submit six images of their work for consideration. There is no fee to apply. Artists must submit applications by Dec. 31. Visit pasoartsfest.com for more information.

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It's the most stressful time of the year: the weeks of dread leading up to Christmas that make up the annual search for the perfect, unique gift for everyone you know and love. That's not daunting, right? Studio on the Park in Paso Robles is here to help. Until Dec. 30, they'll be hawking the homemade wares of 20 different artists from jewelry and scarves to ceramics, glass and wood to ornaments, lotions, and candles as part of its Handcrafted for the Holidays event. See studiosonthepark.org for additional details.

Been meaning to catch the latest musical or dance production put on by Paso schools but haven't found the time? While it's not quite as good as going to a dance or drama production in person, you can check out the performing arts through a series of photographs, Celebrating Dance & Drama, honoring the performing arts at Paso Robles High School. The exhibit is currently on display at Studios in the Park through Nov. 27. Visit studiosonthepark.org for more information.