In spite of recent art auction prices surpassing estimates at Sotheby's, one result of our current global financial struggle is the closure of fine art galleries. Over the past five years Peter Steynberg, owner of the Steynberg Gallery and Coffee House located at 1531 Monterey Street in San Luis Obispo, has witnessed the closure of 30 art galleries.
By tradition, the fine art gallery is defined as a sparsely appointed large retail space where one or several genres of work are displayed for sale, single hung. The atmosphere within can feel threatening. Are we American's afraid to enter a fine art gallery? Read More
Our photo editors bring you some of their favorite coastal images for the month. This month's featured photographers include Mike Baird, Matt Beechan, Ken Bondy, Bill Bouton, Kevin Cole, Devra Cooper, Steve Corey, Carol DiNolfo, Sandy Harris, Liz Haslam, Howard Ignatius, Jerry Kirkhart, Teddy Llovet, Cleve Nash, Donald Quintana, Larry Raio, Anita Ridenour, Greg Smith, Maggie Smith, Cheryl Strahl, and Linda Tanner. See More
