Galleries & Performing Arts Venues
10 West Gallery
10 W. Anapamu St.
Ten contemporary artists from the Santa Barbara area, plus our annual display of Mata Ortiz pottery, brought from the renowned village of Juan Mata Ortiz, Mexico. The artisans are famous for their hand-burnished black pottery and intricate hand-painted and etched designs. Perfect for gifts!
Ace Rivington
1100 State Street
Join us at Ace Rivington's new flagship store for November's 1st Thursday featuring Goleta-based fine artist Jillian Mamey Critelli. Known for her imaginative photography, painting, and mixed media collage, her work celebrates artistic freedom. Her work is featured at the Fine Line Gallery. Drinks will be served.
Art & Soul
116 Santa Barbara St.
Experience the beauty of sculptures, mosaics, fine art, and photography—each piece reflecting the journey of artist Barry Dwayne Hollis. Join us for the opening of his new show, It All Counts. Meet the artist, enjoy wines and graze boards from The Nook, and immerse yourself in a world of creativity.
Bella Rosa Galleries
1103 State Street
Featuring two beloved locals, Michael Irwin & Dug Uyesaka will be present for an artist's reception. Capturing the essence of the ocean, Irwin's Meditational Wavescapes transport you to faraway places of solitude. Dug's intriguing assemblages provoke thought and humor. Enjoy wine tasting to benefit Santa Barbara's Breast Cancer Resource Center.
Benchmark Eatery
1201 State Street
James Lambert will be displaying his eclectic blend of movement, color, and design at Benchmark Eatery. Come enjoy some good food in a casual setting with great people!
Channel City Camera Club
Faulkner Main Gallery, 40 E. Anapamu St.
Photographs by members of the Channel City Camera Club will be on display in the main Faulkner Gallery throughout November. Original works on paper, canvas, and metal display the skill and diversity of the Club, active locally since 1939. Our 1st Thursday reception will be from 4:00pm to 7:00pm.
CPC Gallery
36 E Victoria St
Join us for "Beauty of the Cosmos," which exhibits aluminum prints of photos from NASA's webcam. At 6:30pm we will hear from astrophysicist Dr. Jennifer Ito, who will give a talk and be available to answer questions throughout the evening. Stolpman’s wine from their local vineyard will be served.
domecíl
1223 State St
Stop by domecíl to view the work of assemblage artist, Dan Levin. His eclectic pieces, including sculptures and mobiles, are made using everyday items such as wire, bottle caps and other vintage objects. Don't miss this wonderful collection!
Elizabeth Gordon Gallery
15 W. Gutierrez St.
Join us at Elizabeth Gordon Gallery to enjoy music, wine, and cheese. We will also be showcasing a wonderful range of artists. View contemporary artwork by America Martin, Stanley Boydston, Greg Miller, Sherri Belassen, Rafael Gaete, and many other loved artists.
Finch & Fork | The Kimpton Canary Hotel
31 W Carrillo St.
$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 5:00pm - 8:00pm to shop jewelry from local vendors, including VB Jewelry and CreaTiffity Studios, plus DJ Dansauce in the house. Enjoy $2 oysters and extended happy hour pricing on select drinks!
Gallery 113
1114 State St
Members of the Santa Barbara Art Association Exhibit here. Artist of the Month is Bonnie Taylor. Featured Artists include Barbara Cronin Hershberg, Lily Sanders, Sandy Fisher, Darlene Roker, and Sue Slater. In addition, our open show will consist art work from local high school students.
KAAREM
1221 State Street #14
Join KAAREM from 5:00-8:00pm at our boutique inside Victoria Court, featuring “From the Earth: Artifacts of Clay and Construction”, a pop-up installation and ceramics by local Taiwanese-American artist 美亞 Meiya. Also launching are KAAREM's limited edition hand-embroidered Vietnam Wildflower shirts. Don’t miss this unique evening celebrating art, design, and community!
Paint at Paseo
651 Paseo Nuevo, De La Guerra Place
Come join us to welcome Winter in November, featuring Denisse Villanueva, an artist based in Santa Barbara. Denisse will guide you through a 90-minute acrylic painting experience suitable for all ages and skill levels, inspiring creativity along the way. All materials provided. This monthly event is free for everyone!
Rilascio Chiropractic
1221 State Street, upstairs STE #200
Rilascio Chiropractic is excited to showcase the creative work of young artists from Crane Country Day School. Featuring 3rd grade master copies of a David Hockney painting and 5th grade portraits. Celebrate and support these budding artists with an evening of refreshments, wellness resources, and inspiration.
Santa Barbara Fine Art
1321 State Street
Santa Barbara Fine Art Gallery features local landscape artists, most of whom have been painting together for 50-70 years, including renowned Oak Group members and dolphin sculptor Bud Bottoms. Enjoy a fun, local vibe. See you on 1st Thursday! (Painting by Ray Strong (b.1905 - d.2006) Drake's Bay 24 x 36, 1954).
Santa Barbara Historical Museum
136 E. De La Guerra St.
Join the Museum for wine and music under the stars by Santa Barbara-based bluegrass band, The Salt Martians, from 5:30pm to 7:00pm. All ages are welcome to enjoy. Free. No RSVP required.
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
1130 State Street
Join SBMA for Family 1st Thursday in the Family Resource Center from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Enjoy a free Teaching Artist-led activity, creating pinch pots from air-dry clay with tempera paint, inspired by Diana Yesenia Alvarado’s Lluvia (2023). Afterward, explore the galleries until 8:00pm!
Santa Barbara Public Library
Faulkner Gallery East, 40 E. Anapamu St.
The Art of Love explores the evocative art of romance novel covers and its evolution throughout the decades. We invite viewers to learn more about this distinctly feminist genre, and, yes, you can judge a book by its cover! The 1st Thursday reception will feature a romance novel book swap—bring your favorite to share!
SBIFF’s SANTA BARBARA FILMMAKER SERIES
SBIFF Education Center, 1330 State Street
We are featuring Michael Love's FROM GOLF COURSE TO WETLAND. In an ambitious and inspiring environmental victory, a golf course is converted back to the wetland it used to be. Showtimes: 5:30pm, 6:00pm, 6:30pm, 7:00pm. Runtime: 17 mins.
Slice of Light
9 W. Figueroa St.
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 An American Gallery
11 E Anapamu St
Please join us in celebration of the gallery's 40th Anniversary! This month we will feature an exhibition encompassing two rooms, which features the all-star historic and contemporary artists that have become a core part of what makes our gallery a local institution. Also on view, Mary-Austin Klein: Airspace.
Tamsen Gallery
1309 State Street
Please join us at Tamsen Gallery to celebrate the work of artist Robert W. Firestone. From vivid abstracts printed on glossy acrylic to geometric cityscapes laser cut from metal to dynamic portraits printed on various mediums, Tamsen Gallery offers a rich visual experience in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara.
the knit shop
1221 State Street STE #7
Join us as we feature Ojai artist Janine Ames, from ja copper jewelry, and her ocean-inspired electroform jewelry pieces!
The Yes Store
1015 State St
Come Celebrate Local Arts! While Enjoying Music, Drinks & Treats. View our new artists and the work of all our Incredibly Talented Local Artists. Looking for locally handmade gifts or something special for yourself? Look no further than The Yes Store-Local Arts Gallery
Voice Gallery
121 South Hope Avenue
Join us for "Thresholds," an exhibition featuring the work of over 50 Abstract Art Collective artists. Explore an array of paintings and sculptures, November 2nd to 29th, (M-F 10am-5:30pm, Sat-Sun 1pm-5pm)
Receptions: Nov 7 (1st Thursday) & Nov 15 (3rd Friday) 5pm to 8pm. Artwork by Jan Ziegler
Waterhouse Gallery
1114 State Street #9
This November marks our 40th anniversary. We opened in November of 1984. We feature the finest in contemporary landscape, figurative, and urban paintings by today’s masters.