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ARTAMO GALLERY
11 West Anapamu Street
(805) 568-1400
Kander, Lee & Garrett — INSIGHT. A three-women show presenting the works of Tamar Kander who was born in Israel and raised in South Africa, Korean-American artist Hyunmee Lee and the newest paintings by local artist Madeline Garrett. Madeline Garrett will be present to explain her work. Refreshments served.
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27 East Cota Street
(805) 690-4913
Stop by to see the latest exhibition showcasing the emerging and established creative talent of Brook’s students, faculty and alumni photographers, filmmakers and graphic designers.
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105 East Anapamu Street, 1st Floor of the County Administration Building
(805) 568-3991
Design Matters: 2009 AIA Santa Barbara Design Awards. Every third year, a jury of renowned architects select the best of architectural design in Santa Barbara. From private residences, public buildings and intimate interiors, the Jury honors those projects that excel in design excellence. At 6pm join us and interact with regional Architects and their teams who will dialogue and discuss their award-winning designs.
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15 West Gutierrez Street
(805) 963-1157
Insouciance: First Retrospective in Print the book by America Martin is here! America is a Colombian-American fine artist based in LA. She is a traveler between mediums, insouciant in the conquest of new terrain. Come see America’s latest works on paper and canvas and pick up a copy.
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(805) 965-1812
The gallery is pleased to introduce abstract paintings by contemporary painter Julie B. Montgomery. Montgomery’s work has been collected throughout the United States and Europe.
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814 State Street
(805) 957-9100
New works by featured artist Scott Richard highlight our newly remodeled upstairs gallery. Intimate portraits and Intuitive cityscapes in a variety of styles that are sure to mesmerize! Refreshments served.
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(805) 965-6611
Artist of the Month, Katy Castanos, is known for her use of vivid colors, captivating movement and freedom of expression which are depicted in her large paintings in oil and acrylic. Through paintings of flowers and Japanese women in flowing kimonos, Katy conveys in this show a message of peace, hope and joy in the storms of life. Featured artists include Mary-Gail King, Carrie Givens, Nancy Lynch, Bernie Sayers and Tessa Larson plus paintings by many other Santa Barbara Art Association artists in the group show.
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1029 State Street
(805) 886-0192
It’s All Greek - Artful Images of Greece: local artist and instructor Cathy Quiel along with more than 20 artists traveling on her Greece workshop will exhibit paintings and photography of the Greek Isles. Come celebrate the beauty of the ancient world. Artist reception and refreshments.
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1214 State Street
(805) 899-3000
Now on exhibit in The McCune Founders Room, the works of renowned photographer Santi Visalli: Icons of the Performing Arts. "For four decades my lenses focused on the famous and infamous – from industrialists to criminals, artists to scientists, writers to economists, movie and opera stars to top directors, first ladies to bag ladies. All posed and revealed their best."
–Visalli.
Join The Granada’s 2nd Anniversary Party on stage from 7-10pm. $20 ticket includes two free drink coupons. Hors d’oeuvres and no-host cocktails by the new Marquee Martini Lounge. Surprise entertainment and music by DJ Pat Swayzak. Fantastic door prizes! Tickets available starting at 5pm - space is limited!
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(805) 965-2525
Celebrating new oils by Roy Fowler and the 100th birthday of Channing Peake as well as the opening of our new photography gallery located in the new expanded Back Studio. Fiddlin’ Dave and the Arroyo Boyz will be playing from 5:30-7:30pm in the courtyard of the new Back Studio along with Alma Rosa wine tasting.
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SANTA BARBARA CONTEMPORARY ARTS FORUM
653 Paseo Nuevo, 2nd Floor
(805) 966-5373
Forum Lounge at 7pm: Let your imagination run wild at Cartune Xprez’s CASTL CRNRS socialized performance! CASTL CRNRS combines animated videos and performance to unfold a three-part, mythical tale of a violent forest tamed and replaced with geometric systems. Portland-based artists Peter Burr and Christopher Doulgeris are Cartune Xprez, a multimedia dance duo that use videos, music and installations that capitalize on the abundance of digital information.
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(805) 963-4364
Delacroix to Monet: Masterpieces of 19th-Century Painting from the Walters Art Museum. Assembled over a period of more than 140 years, the collection of the Walters Art Museum entails one of the finest holdings of 19th-century paintings in the United States. The only West Coast venue for the exhibition, SBMA is pleased to present 40 works from this renowned collection, selected for their art-historical significance and superior quality. Also The Santa Barbara Quire of Voyces, will sing from the upstairs galleries 6:30-7pm.
Family 1st Thursday: Frame It: Bring the whole family to enjoy 1st Thursday together in SBMA’s Family Resource Center located across from the Museum Café on the Lower Level. In March, sketch a painting from the Delacroix to Monet exhibition and then create a frame for your masterpiece, 5:30-7:30pm.
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(805) 730-1460
Sullivan Goss is pleased to present a new show of works by Chicago Modernist Frederick Remahl (1901-1968). Remahl’s unique watercolors and paintings teeter between the naïve and the modern. Also, paintings by Realist Martha Mayer Erlebacher and abstract artist Connie Connally.
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(805) 962-8885
View some of the finest painters in the Western United States as Ralph Waterhouse does a drawing demonstration. Waterhouse Gallery specializes in plein-air landscape, figurative and still life paintings by leading California artists.
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40 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara Public Library
The Santa Barbara Sculptors Guild is pleased to present our members spring show. As always it should be a fine collection of eclectic styles that will find a way to inspire you or rile you but hopefully both.
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INNESS EMRYS
Corner of Anapamu and State Street, SBMA
Playing traditional and contemporary Celtic and Renaissance music, Inness Emrys adds a festive twist to traditional holiday favorites. Translated from Gaelic, Inness Emrys means "from the immortal islands," paying homage to the timeless Celtic nations that provide their inspiration.
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900 State Street on Border’s Patio
In anticipation of the 2nd Annual Santa Barbara Drum Day on Saturday, March 27th at Chase Palm Park from 1-3pm, stop by Border’s patio tonight to try out your drumming technique. No previous drumming experience necessary - all ages, levels and abilities welcome. Drums and percussion instruments will be provide...or bring your own and join in the fun.
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751 Paseo Nuevo at Center Stage Theater
Preview the Speaking of Stories season that continues at Center Stage through May with 2 actors performing 2 very short stories. Rebecca Ridenour will read "The Cat Came Back" by Ivan E. Coyote and Devin Scott will read "The Rejection" by Woody Allen. Readings will take place at Center Stage at 30 minute intervals throughout the evening. Refreshments.
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1st THURSDAY PARTNER EVENTS
In addition to cruising the best downtown art venues, check out what’s being offered each month by our 1st Thursday partners. Partners are located in the same neighborhood as participating art venues so it’s easy to drop in and check out the fun, cultural programming being showcased that evening. |
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1101 State Street
Arcobaleno Trade & The French Press proudly present two artists for the month of March.
Christopher Umana uses anthropomorphic figures as representations of the people he encounters everyday, showing the ultimate connection of people, animals and insects. Albert Montoya will be showing a slice of his "Dames" collection, representing whimsical and seductive creatures paired with various sidekicks. Also, Yuki Miyazaki will be performing live art and there will be live music courtesy of DJ Tru. This is not an event to be missed! Refreshments served.
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1103 State Street
(805) 966-1707
Richard Salas Sea of Light book signing, photographic image show and sale. Swim alongside photographer Richard Salas as he chronicles the undersea beauty of California’s Channel Islands Marine Sanctuary in Sea of Light. For the last five years, Richard has braved the cold waters and unpredictable currents to bring us a truly memorable collection of portraits and seascapes. Not content to simply record the well-known life forms, Richard uses dramatic lighting to uncover a world you would scarcely imagine. It’s a world of never-ending color and texture.
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BRYAN LEE
802 State Street
(805) 963-0206
Local fine artist and fashion designer Lindsey Mickelson releases her debut clothing line, CMND-Z Clothing, at Bryan Lee. The art show will feature her clothing line in juxtaposition with her fine art paintings. Wine will be poured by Whitcraft Winery and complimentary artist prints will be provided by Mickelson. The party will also feature GreenProject Consultant’s Zero Waste Party Kit to ensure proper disposal of all waste made during the event.
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LIVE CULTURE LOUNGE
11 West De la Guerra Place
(805) 845-8800
International award-winning fine artist, Bjorn D.H. Simundson will be showcasing a selection of recent original and print pieces. Pieces will be for sale at the event and for the duration of the show, with a portion of the proceeds being donated to charity. Artist reception and live music.
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OFFLEASH - WHERE PETS MEET STYLE
1103 State Street
(805) 957-4500
Ian Stevenson, a local Santa Barbaran, shares his love for travel by capturing candid moments in time through the camera lens. View his inspirational and thought provoking photos at the pet friendly boutique! |
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STATE & A BAR AND GRILL
1201 State Street
(805) 966-1010
Shari Schubot’s work includes painting, glassblowing, glass fusing, and sculptures of coral reefs she created using the elements collected while diving and shelling in the Bahamas. Her most recent work evidences her passion for the ocean and her sensitivity to subtle forms of energy.
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134 East Canon Perdido Street
(805) 965-7922
The ever fun and popular art of Kevin Gleason will be paired with a musical back drop by Ground Floor with Michael Spota and George Cole playing Jazz and Blues. Tasteful treats prepared by Kate from Earthen Catering, refined and natural cuisine. |
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