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Entries from England, Malaysia, all over the U.S. at show opening July 31 at Studios on the Park

Back to school time may be right around the corner, but there is plenty of summertime left to savor on the Central Coast. And since Dave has called for some wonderful evening temperatures in Northern San Luis Obipo, Art After Dark in Paso is my Pick of the week if you are looking to get Out and About this weekend. Art after Dark is held the first Saturday of every month, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in downtown Paso Robles. It's basically a free self-guided art walk where you can stop and check out local artists at the galleries and wine tasting rooms in town. Each of them offers something a little different. For instance, Studios in the park with have Jill Knight playing and will be serving Ancient Peaks Wines. Heritage Gallery West will be introducing a new artist from Russia and serving wine and cheese. And LXV Wine Lounge will be serving up it's wines, plus what it calls what they call Indian Culinary Art, inspired by Executive Chef Dakota Weiss.

By Hayley Thomas The 17th Annual International Society of Acrylic Painters Open International Exhibition will take place July 31 through Aug. 27 at The Showroom Gallery inside Studios on the Park, with a reception and awards show on Saturday, Aug. 2 from 5 to 7 p.m. Artists from across the region and beyond will display their unique works for the Paso Robles Art Association juried show. "The International Society of Acrylic Painters is an international organization, so we will have local artists as well as many from out of the area," said Paso Robles Art Association Publicity Director Rod Payor. Juror Linda Doll said it has been a difficult task judging the high-quality work.

Each week on Local Spotlight, we showcase different types of art, from live performance to craft pieces to fine art you might find in a museum.

Programs offered by Cuesta, Studios on the Park introduce a range of creative techniques

Studios on the Park displays retro art of Burl Vreeland and Rick Davis

From painters to potters, here's a look at a few of the group shows that local artists are participating in.

Davis, Vreeland in July 5 opening

Town alive with the sound of artists

JT's Pick of the Week: PASO ARTSFEST It's a big holiday weekend and we all want to take advantage of it. If you're looking to get Out and About, my pick of the week has a little something for almost everyone. The PASO ARTSFEST is the largest free art event in San Luis Obispo County. Sponsored by the non-profit, Studios on the Park, the main event is Saturday in the Paso Robles downtown City Park. Look for everything from ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry to sculpture, paintings and photography. There is also an art tour at Hearst Castle Friday, a dinner at Studios on the Park on Friday night, workshops and an "After Art Party" at D'Ambino Vineyards and Cellars Saturday night. Studios on the Park helps bring art to kids in the Paso Robles area through field trips, on-site art-classes from the resident artists and art camps. For more information on PASO ARTSFEST, click here. For more info on Studios on the Park, click here.

Paso ARTSFEST takes over Memorial Day weekend with its annual artstravaganza

Popular event changes name