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SLOMA unveils future downtown headquarters with triple the space

institutional · 2026-07-09

On July 7, the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art (SLOMA) hosted a special tour of its upcoming location at 786 Higuera Street. This event celebrated a significant step in the museum's growth into downtown San Luis Obispo, as it converts the old Network Mall and the adjacent Johnson building into a vibrant cultural hub. Attendees included community leaders, cultural partners, and donors. Updates on the two-phase capital campaign, which totals $21 million, were presented by museum leadership, including Board Co-Chair Ermina Karim and Executive Director Leann Standish. The new facility will offer over three times the exhibition and public program space currently available.

Key facts

  • SLOMA celebrated a milestone in its downtown expansion on July 7.
  • The future home is at 786 Higuera Street, the former Network Mall and Johnson building.
  • The event was an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour for donors, cultural partners, and community leaders.
  • The new headquarters offers more than triple the space for exhibitions and public programs.
  • The capital campaign is two-phase and totals $21 million.
  • SLOMA Board Co-Chair Ermina Karim and Executive Director Leann Standish shared updates.
  • The transformation of the buildings is underway.
  • The new headquarters will be a vibrant cultural destination.

Entities

Institutions

  • San Luis Obispo Museum of Art
  • SLOMA

Locations

  • San Luis Obispo
  • United States
  • 786 Higuera Street
  • Network Mall
  • Johnson building

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