Santa Barbara Museum of Art - Vincent Van Gogh Perspective now until May 22nd.

 Vincent Van Gogh

This exhibition seeks to immerse viewers in the visual imagination of one of the most beloved artists in the world. Presenting 20 works of art by Van Gogh alongside some 75 objects selected to reflect the surprisingly varied art that he most admired, the show firmly reconnects Vincent to his late 19th-century context. Over 60 artists are represented in the exhibition, including Jules Breton, Anton Mauve, Adolphe Monticelli, Léon-Augustin Lhermitte, Jean-François Raffaëlli and a host of other names less familiar to most American audiences, as well as the better known Romantic master Eugène Delacroix, the artists of the Barbizon school and the Impressionists and Post-Impressionists, including Claude Monet and Paul Gauguin. By juxtaposing celebrated artworks by Van Gogh with works by the many artists he admired, the show seeks to foreground both Vincent's indebtedness to and radical departure from the art world of his day. The exhibition also taps into Van Gogh's literary imagination by displaying first-editions of novels by Charles Dickens, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Leo Tolstoy and Edgar Allan Poe to conjure up the fictional worlds that enflamed Vincent's inner eye.

(all information from the SBMA website, SBMA.org 

Carpinteria Spring Marketplace Saturday, March 26, 2022, 8 am - 3 pm

 

Sponsored by the Carpinteria Valley Museum of History
956 Maple Avenue
The Spring Marketplace is a treasure hunter's delight as dozens of vendors fill the museum courtyard and grounds for this popular fund-raising event. In addition to antiques, collectibles, hand-crafted gifts, there will be special Easter-themed crafts.

Santa Barbara Museum of Art features Van Gogh Exhibition through May 22, 2022. FABULOUS!

 All information from the SBMOA Website

Special Exhibition - Through Vincent’s Eyes: Van Gogh and His Sources

February 27 - May 22, 2022
Tuesday – Sunday, 11 am – 5 pm (last entry 4 pm)
Thursdays, 11 - 8 pm (last entry 7 pm)

Santa Barbara Museum of Art
Museum and Galleries

Through Vincent’s Eyes: Van Gogh and His Sources seeks to immerse viewers in the visual imagination of one of the most beloved artists in the world. Presenting 20 works of art by Van Gogh alongside some 75 objects selected to reflect the surprisingly varied art that he most admired, the show firmly reconnects Vincent to his late 19th-century context. Over 60 artists are represented in the exhibition, including Jules Breton, Anton Mauve, Jean-François Raffaëlli, Eugène Delacroix, Claude Monet, and Paul Gauguin.

Members get free admission to Through Vincent’s Eyes. Not a member? Join today!

Advanced ticketing reservations are highly recommended and guarantee your entry time. Member tickets are limited to Members in household and additional guests must purchase non-Member tickets.

SBMA Museum admission is included with this ticket. If would like to purchase SBMA Museum admission to only access the permanent collection (no access to Through Vincent’s Eyes), please visit the Museum admission ticketing area.

Please arrive no earlier than 10 minutes before your scheduled time slot to avoid crowding at our State Street entrance. The suggested visit time is 90 minutes. Your ticket will be required for entrance (printed or on smartphone). Tickets are also available for purchase on site depending on availability. No backpacks or oversized bags are allowed in the galleries and locker space is limited.

In accordance with the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department and California’s Department of Public Health, fully vaccinated visitors to the Santa Barbara Museum of Art and Museum Store are not required to wear a face covering during their visit. Visitors who are not fully vaccinated are still required to wear facial coverings in the building. Although masks are not required for fully vaccinated individuals, visitors have the option to wear a mask in the building if they so choose. For more information on what to expect during your visit, click here.

Tickets are non-refundable. One date change is permitted when requested 24 hours prior to the day of your visit. Please contact tickets@sbma.net to request any date changes.

credit: Vincent van Gogh (Dutch, 1853-1890), Wheat Field (Le Champ de Blé) (detail), 1888. Oil on canvas. Honolulu Museum of Art, Gift of Mrs. Richard A. Cooke and Family in memory of Richard A. Cooke, 1946.

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Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Opens Sea Center on Sterns Wharf

 

Sea Center Reopens Saturday, March 12 Open Daily 10:00 AM–5:00 PM After six months of work, the Sea Center on Stearns Wharf reopens to the public on March 12 with infrastructure upgrades and a refreshed upstairs exhibit, Dive In: Our Changing Channel. Explore the underwater world of the Santa Barbara Channel in our updated upstairs exhibit. Encounter a Two-spot Octopus, Moon Jellies, Giant Pacific Seahorses, a California Moray, and more. Learn about the channel’s unique habitats from rocky reefs to kelp forests and see the animals that live there.

Star Party Sat, Mar 12 / 7:00–10:00 PM Palmer Observatory at the Museum Star Parties are back at the Museum! The Palmer Observatory will open its doors and its roof to share a remarkable view of the wonders of the night sky through our state-of-the-art 20-inch telescope. Join Museum astronomy staff and members of the Santa Barbara Astronomical Unit for an evening of craters on the Moon, nebulas, galaxies, and more. This event is free and appropriate for all audiences. The observatory will be open from 7:00 to 10:00 PM, weather permitting. Due to the use of shared telescopes, masks are required.

Science Pub from Home Garden Allies Mon, Mar 14 / 6:30–7:30 PM On Zoom Get a pollinator’s-eye view into life throughout your garden, from the organisms in the soil to predators and parasites, common garden insects, spiders, vertebrates, and more. Discover your natural allies in nature as revealed in the freshly-published book Garden Allies. Former Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Director of Education Frédérique Lavoipierre, the author of Garden Allies, will bring biological conservation and its benefits to life through photography, beautiful illustrations, and anecdotes from a decade of close observation. Join our fun and friendly conversation, and quench your thirst for knowledge about science and nature. Like our real-life venue Dargan’s, this Zoom webinar is free! Illustrations by Craig Latker

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We're Hiring! Looking for a career that matters? Check out our current openings. Sea Center School & Teacher Services Coordinator Information Systems Technician Nature Adventures Camp Instructor – Spring 2022 Staff Accountant Sea Center Visitor Services – Part-Time GIS and Database Technician Assistant Coordinator of Central Coast Information Center Aquarist and Live Collections Manager Anthropology Collections Manager Legacy Giving Manager Nature Adventures Class Instructor – Part-Time Guest Services & Retail Associate – Part-Time

Exhibit open through March 31, 2022. Included in admission.

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Museum Hours Open Wednesday–Monday, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM (Closed Tuesdays) Sea Center reopens to the public on March 12.

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First Thursday, Downtown Santa Barbara

1st Thursday Art Walk March 3, 5-8 pm

Join us for the 1st Thursday Art Walk and enjoy free access to visual and performing arts in a fun and social environment. Venues feature attractions such as art openings, live music, artists' receptions, lectures, and more. We hope you will join us to enjoy our beautiful downtown and all that it has to offer and support these local businesses and artists.  Face masks recommended*. *Effective 2/16/22, per CA Department of Public Health and Santa Barbara County Public Health, only unvaccinated persons are required to wear face masks indoors. It is recommended that all individuals (including vaccinated) wear masks indoors when risk of exposure is high. Download March's 1st Thursday Passport

Venues and Attractions

10 West Gallery 10 West Anapamu Street NEW VIBES 2022: On display are abstracts, impressionistic, and figurative paintings, large contemporary ceramic vessels, porcelain sculptures, and some large textural mixed media wall pieces. See them before the show ends on March 7! Open 11:00 am - 5:00 pm, closed Tuesdays. (Image: "Fathoms" by James Petrucci)

Channing Peake Gallery 105 East Anapamu Street Join local artists for the closing of Remedy: Art Is the Cure, a Santa Barbara Abstract Art Collective Open Exhibition, highlighting the healing powers of art and creation during difficult times. Works by 58 artists are featured in this expansive exhibition in both Channing Peake Gallery and City Hall Gallery.

Chillpoint Band State Street, in the Promenade Market Don't miss the funky, soulful sound of Chillpoint Band. This local group consists of professional musicians Brian J. Fox (basses), Craig Thatcher (drums), Daniel LeMelle (saxophones), and William Fiedtkou (guitar/vocals). Their renditions range from Bob Marley to Stevie Wonder so grab your dancing shoes and come on down!

Christ Presbyterian Church 36 East Victoria Street Come enjoy local artist Bart Tarman’s installation The Healing Power of Sea and Summit, and enjoy live music. Bart was drawn to paint while walking the 500-mile Camino de Santiago from France to Northern Spain. He will be giving short talks throughout the evening about his art and journey.

City Hall Gallery 735 Anacapa Street Join local artists for the closing of Remedy: Art Is the Cure, a Santa Barbara Abstract Art Collective Juried Exhibition, highlighting the healing powers of art and creation during difficult times. Works by 58 artists are featured in this expansive exhibition in both City Hall Gallery and Channing Peake Gallery.

domecíl 1221 State Street, Suite 7 Domecíl will feature the artwork of Ray Gabaldon, exhibiting and selling his wood and copper pieces, “The Missing.” Also, enjoy live music by The Rockshop Academy students playing live musical hits from the 70's through the 90’s. See you in the heart of beautiful Victoria Court!

Gallery 113 1114 State Street, La Arcada Court #8 Members of the Santa Barbara Art Association exhibit their work here. The artist of the month is Emil Morhardt with paintings of Santa Barbara birds. Featured artists include Kathy Leader, Helena Hill, Deidre Stietzel, Sue Slater, and Julianne Martin. Many other SBAA artists exhibit in the group show in various media.

Idyll Mercantile 703 Chapala Street We are excited to present local artist Serena Seshadri whose work highlights the textured lives of women of color. Her paintings and drawings depict lived-in bodies, hands, and skin. Drinks will be served, and we’re excited to welcome back Val-Mar Records (instagram.com/valmarrecords) for live music. See you soon!

La Paloma Café 702 Anacapa Street Featured artist Anna Jarvaise specializes in contemporary art and design. She studied with her father James Jarvaise in techniques of design composition, texturing, and collage. Anna’s work demonstrates her mastery of these techniques with a style all her own.

Jaime Slone Wines 23 East de la Guerra Street Come sip on delicious, local wine at The Best Santa Barbara Wine Experience and enjoy a local artisanal pairing. Enjoy select white wines for $11 and select red wines for $13 in our cozy tasting room or outside on our Terraza.

Lonetree 1221 State Street, Suite 24 Please join us at Michelle Beamer's LONETREE home furnishings store in Victoria Court. We will be pouring Kompas Club wines and showcasing Van Gogh inspired vignettes, in honor of the opening of Through Vincent’s Eyes: Van Gogh and His Sources, exhibit at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art.

Margerum Wine Company's Santa Barbara Tasting Room 19 East Mason Street, Located at the Hotel Californian Located at the Hotel Californian, Doug Margerum established Margerum Wine Company with his forty years of food and wine experience in Santa Barbara. Join us for featured Los Angeles-based artist Trevor Zank (instagram.com/trevorzank). Trevor is best known for his large scale paintings, but we’ll also be showing smaller pencil drawings. Come check out the show!

Maune Contemporary 1309 State Street Join us for 1st Thursday to view works from 17 artists from around the world. Shown here are works by Colombian artist Esteban Ocampo-Giraldo. We look forward to seeing you there!

Museum of Contemporary Art 653 Paseo Nuevo Terrace Enjoy happy hour with art, music, and friends at MCASB during Curated Cocktails. Located on the beautiful Paseo Nuevo Upper Arts Terrace in the heart of Santa Barbara, Curated Cocktails feature unique themes inspired by the current exhibitions. Enjoy after-hours museum access, signature cocktails, DJ sets, and interactive art experiences.

Pura Luna Apothecary 633 Chapala Street It’s been a joy to create space for healing over the past five years, especially for Santa Barbara’s queer and BIPOC communities. Come celebrate the first anniversary of Pura Luna Apothecary & Full Spiral Salon at our new shop location with music, art, libations, and exclusive shopping!

Santa Barbara Fine Art 1321 State Street Last month to view Painting the Light by Original Oak Group member and renowned Santa Barbara landscape artist, Richard Schloss. We feature works by some of Santa Barbara's best local landscape artists, including 13 Oak Group members. Champagne and wine will be served. Live music by Bruce Goldish.

Santa Barbara Historical Museum 136 East De La Guerra Street Visit the Museum's latest installations, Lockwood de Forest: Lighting the Way and Huguette Marcelle Clark: A Portrait of the Artist. Enjoy wine and music by guitarist Tony Ybarra.

Santa Barbara Museum of Art 1130 State Street Enjoy a free pop-up opera (5:30 - 6:15 pm) in the Museum galleries featuring works inspired by Through Vincent's Eyes: Van Gogh and His Sources. Visit the Family Resource Center (5:30 - 7:30 pm) for a free landscape painting art activity. Afterward, enjoy the galleries until 8:00 pm.

State Street Promenade Market 900 & 1000 Blocks of State Street Join us in this locals night by supporting local businesses, makers, and artisans on the 1000 block of State Street. Grab some food at the many delicious restaurants on this block, stop by our vendor's booths and local businesses, and enjoy the friendly atmosphere and beautiful weather that Santa Barbara has to offer!

Sullivan Goss - An American Gallery 11 East Anapamu Street Sullivan Goss opens tandem solo exhibitions in our center gallery for important kinetic sculptor Ken Bortolazzo, and the estate of Michael Dvortcsak, featuring his iconic work from the 1980s. Also on view Leon Dabo: En France Encore; and our Winter Salon.

Sunflowers on State Sculptures: Various locations on State Street; Ribbon cutting ceremony: 1137 State Street Enjoy larger-than-life sunflower sculptures located at various locations along State Street. These sculptures were fabricated by The Environment Makers and painted by students from Dos Pueblos High School, Goleta Valley Junior High, La Colina Junior High, Santa Barbara Junior High, VADA, and San Marcos High School. Join us for a special ribbon cutting in front of Old Navy (5:00 pm).

The Art Crawl 1130 State Street One of Art Crawl’s original founders, Andi Garcia is a passionate warrior for Santa Barbara arts. She is the perfect person to track down hidden gems, and off-the-beaten-track locations for this curated Art Crawl. Meet Andi at the steps to the Santa Barbara Museum of Art at 5:30 pm, and wear comfy shoes so you can crawl in comfort.

Thomas Reynolds Gallery 1331 State Street Join us as we begin celebrating our first anniversary on State Street, after 25 years in San Francisco. The gallery specializes in California artists exploring the intersection of realism and abstraction.

Waterhouse Gallery 1114 State Street, La Arcada Court #9 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 (5:45 pm).

Workzones 351 Paseo Nuevo, 2nd floor Warrior Collection Hair Art Show by Underground Hair Artists. View a live demonstration of how a hair collection is produced from inception! Hair techniques using hair pieces and wigs, braids and dreads, and make up applications to achieve the look on 6 model 'Warriors'. Visit us in-person at Workzones, or Zoom in (Thur., Mar. 3, 5:00 pm) to see the team in action and interact during this live streamed hybrid event. Join Zoom Meeting  (Meeting ID: 835 2921 4609, Passcode: 657619)

Wylde Works 609 State Street Join us for our grand opening party! BOOK LAUNCH: for "Can You Imagine?" a new illustrated children's book by Sydney and Dylan Wylde, featuring original magical drawings. KATZ' PAJAMAS: storytelling by famed and beloved storyteller Michael Katz (4:00 pm). BAND: The David Segall Band brings their Santa Barbara love grooves (7:00 - 9:00 pm). Culture & curious drinks.