WELCOME
Shiny Object is an inclusive, one-room art space in Morro Bay, CA, where creative communities connect and thrive. We opened this Third Place to provide a place for contemporary art and creative expression. Whether it’s live performances, maker workshops, life drawing, or textile arts, all are welcome here to do their things.
SHINY CALENDAR
| MON 10 MAR | TEXTILE ARTS CENTRAL COAST MEET-UP Get to know other artists working in textiles. Everyone welcome. 6 – 8 pm | $15 at the door |
| WED 12 MAR | ATASCADERO DRAWING GROUP LIFE DRAWING Live model drawing and vinyl set by DJ Shiny Object No experience needed 6 pm – 9 pm / $20 door • RSVP to hold your place |
| FRI 14 MAR | ADAM LOPEZ Live – POSTPONED |
| THU 20 MAR | VIDEO + VINYL SCREENING “SQUARING THE CIRCLE” (The Story of Hipgnosis) Movies about music and a set of music about the movie 6:30 pm – 9 pm / $20 RSVP |
| THU 1 MAY | EARLIMART LIVE 7 pm TICKETS |
| FRI 16 MAY | THE FOLK LIFE ART SHOW GARDE RAIL GALLERY RETROSPECTIVE of AMERICAN FOLK ART 5 pm – 8 pm Read the blog post for images and information. |
THE SHINY SPACE
LISTENING ROOM
Music matters to us. And we’re proud to feature a classy sound system provided by our good friends at Jan’s Place Vinyl Bar. This system features a full vinyl listening experience, allowing visitors to experience and share music with others.
LIVE EVENTS
So far we have hosted DJ workshops, book clubs, sewing circles, Singer/Songwriters, film screenings, and more. I invite you to help us fill in the blanks of what’s possible here.
PROJECTS
In our 23rd year as a creative studio, here are some projects.
- SXSW – 15 years of programming and producing all-ages live music and cultural events. (List of artists coming soon)
- Featured Studio, EAST and WEST Austin Studio Tour
- + WORDS DAY – A day of workshops celebrating The Power Words and Communication Through Art and Community
- + REUSE DAY – A Weekend Faire of workshops and learning around Creative Reuse. The event showcased artist and D-I-Y projects using sustainable practices and materials.
- Maker Faire Austin – Art Party
Community-wide learning and a pop-up party for those interested in the visual arts. - Texas BookFest Pop-Up Future Lab
We created a Kids and Parents Lounge for a partner in education funding. While parents learned about college savings options, kids drew pictures, read books, and held a poetry slam.