STORIES: Even abstract art has a story to tell. Eleven local contemporary artists display a diverse array of abstract, conceptual, and figurative artwork that calls out to the viewer to think creatively about what they express. Ring in the new year with some new art! (Image: Dan Linz, Good Morning).

Celebrate the contemporary voices of Santa Barbara on First Thursday at our NEW gallery location on State Street! Our inaugural exhibition, Santa Barbara: The Art of Place, features the works of Brad Betts, John Baran, Pedro De La Cruz, and Sylvan Butera Rich. Located between The Arlington Theatre and Opal Restaurant.

Join us at Benchmark Eatery for the 1st Thursday Art Walk featuring the talented Will Stephens. Known for his dynamic performances, Will brings a soulful blend of reggae, R&B, and classic soul to the stage. His music radiates great energy and good vibes, making him the perfect addition to your Art Walk experience.

$2 oysters, cocktails, and shop local, all under one roof! Every 1st Thursday, the lobby transforms into a haven for art and music lovers. Join from 5pm - 8pm to shop jewelry from local vendors including CMH Designs. Take a seat at the bar and enjoy $2 oysters & Chalet Style cocktails and bites while DJ Dansauce provides the beats.

Exhibit by members of the Santa Barbara Art Association. Artist of the month is Denise Carey. The featured artists are Chris Morgenstern, Lily Sanders, Skip Lau, Carey Appel, Carol Dixon, and Suemae Willhite. The group show includes original art in many mediums from our members.

Come join us to celebrate a new year inside Peppermint Parlor in Paseo Nuevo with a free painting workshop with the artist @vero_ajaw, a Mexican acrylic and digital design artist based in Santa Barbara. Let Vero guide you through a 90-minute acrylic painting experience suitable for all ages and skill levels. All materials supplied.

Santa Barbara Fine Art Gallery features local landscape artists, most of whom have been painting here in Santa Barbara between 50-70 years! Including Oak Group members and Dolphin sculpture, Bud Bottoms. Enjoy a fun, local vibe. See you on 1st Thursday! (Painting by Kelly Hine Morning Glow 6"x 8" pastel)

Join the Museum after-hours for wine and a chance to see our latest exhibitions, The Chair: Storied Seats from our Collection, and J. Walter Collinge: Pictorial Santa Barbara and Beyond. Discover the artistry, stories, and lives that have shaped our community over time. Free. No RSVP required—bring a friend!

Join SBMA for Family 1st Thursday in the Family Resource Center from 5:30 to 7:30 pm with a Teaching Artist-led activity inspired by artworks in the Museum. Afterwards, enjoy the galleries until 8 pm. All free!

Join us as we showcase the work of a local filmmaker! A short film will be shown at 5:00pm, 6:00pm, and 7:00pm. For info on the film, please visit sbiff.org/sbfilmmakers

We welcome you to join us for a magnificent evening at our photography gallery, featuring the natural beauty of earth and space. Every piece is captured by Santa Barbara local, J K Lovelace. Enjoy fine wine as you explore our latest exhibit, Fall 2024.

Sullivan Goss opens our first photography exhibition in nearly 20 years. We teamed up with Peter Fetterman Gallery one of the most important photography galleries in the country to put together something very special. Also on view, Off Beat, work by Beatrice Wood, and our Winter Salon.

Join us as we celebrate the beginning of 2025!

Enjoy great music, beverages, and treats. View the incredible work of all of our very talented local artists.

Looking for locally handmade gifts or something special for yourself look no further than THE YES STORE. We are open daily.

Opus 90: A retrospective of the creative path of Joyce Wilson - nine decades in the making. From commercial portrait studies to figurative art, through abstraction and surrealism, from feminism and contemporary social issues to world events. The exhibition is accompanied by a catalog of 95 art pieces and more.

The Gallery features figurative works, interiors, and cityscapes by some of today’s finest nationally known local and Oak Group artists. Enjoy works by Ray Hunter, Derek Harrison, Wyllis Heaton, Camille Dellar, Ann Sanders, Thomas Van Stein, Nancy Davidson, Rick Garcia, Ellie Freudenstein and Ralph Waterhouse. Live demonstration by Ralph Waterhouse at 6pm.