First Thursday Art Walk downtown Santa Barbara, May 2nd

May 2nd Thursday ArtWalk May 2nd, 5-8 pm Enjoy art, music, and film on May 2nd with the 1st Thursday ArtWalk 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. This 1st Thursday enjoy the following entertainment: 800 Block, in front of Bryant & Sons: Live music from The Coveralls.The Coveralls are a local “cover band” spanning the regions of Santa Ynez, Santa Barbara, and Ventura. Combin - ing reggae vibes, country rhythms, rock riffs, and hip hop grooves, The Coveralls masterfully interpret con - temporary hits and classic legends. 1100 Block, in front of Satellite: Visit Satellite’s patio for a free-wheel - ing live music experience from rotating cast of local and roaming professional musicians. Led by local favorites Brett Hunter and Joe Farey, Riviera Culture Club combines high quality sound with Santa Barbara’s best talent, to create unforgettable entertainment experiences. Cover Venue Event 100th birthday tribute to James Galanos by Couture Pattern Museum at WorkZones Download the May 2nd, 1st Thursday ArtWalk Passport Venues and Attractions Voice Gallery 121 South Hope Ave. Abstract Art Collective’s “Surviving to Thriving” exhibit benefitting Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation, will debut at May's 1st Thursday and run through May 30th. TBCF offers hope and support to families facing the terrible journey of childhood cancer. AAC will celebrate TBCF’s work by raising funds through art sales. SBIFF'S Santa Barbara Filmmaker Series 1330 State St. We are featuring Rachel Burnett's 841. A surfboard-stealing otter ignites a media frenzy around the globe, sparking a widespread discourse and placing her freedom into question. Showtimes 5:30pm, 6:00pm, 6:30pm, 7:00pm. Runtime: 18 mins Santa Barbara Fine Art 1321 State St. Michael Drury, a UCSB Alumni,has been painting for over 52 years. Many of those years were spent painting side by side with longtime friend Ray Strong. Drury, Original member of The Oak Group, has an excellent eye for observing detail in his paintings of Nevada, Santa Barbara and the California Coastline CPC Gallery 36 E Victoria St Abstract artist Francis Scorzelli presents COLOR INTERACTION. His large-scale artwork is energetic and complex, a result of countless layers and time-consuming processes. Enjoy live music by guitarist David Pat, who specializes in Bossa Nova and Spanish influences of South America, while sipping local wine by Stolpman Vineyards. Legacy Arts Listening Room 1230 State St. SBVA returns to LASB for yet another beautiful & thought-provoking exhibition from May 1 through June 30, 2024. SBVA is a non-profit organization of active Santa Barbara artists who meet together socially to produce and celebrate art and to exhibit their original works in diverse media. The SBVA artists developed camaraderie and nurtured a common bond and passion for viewing and creating personal art. Opening reception on May 2, 22024, between 5 - 8pm with some live music, food & wine. Come experience the magic thereafter between Wed - Fri, 12 to 7p, Sat - Sun 12 - 7p. Appointments welcome. domecíl 1223 State St. domecíl hosts the incredible work of Santa Barbara ceramicist Burt Horowitz. Don’t miss his life-like sculptures which serve to incite an emotional response. KAAREM 1221 State St., #14 Come celebrate the release of Christina Vo’s dual memoir My Vietnam, Your Vietnam, co-authored by her father, Nghia M. Vo. Enjoy an evening of convergence over the art of storytelling through book and song - sharing Vietnamese experiences of healing and hope. We will be connecting over conversation, followed by an intimate musical performance by Linda Sao of See Night. 10 West Gallery 10 W. Anapamu St. SPRING FLING: With both exuberance and reflection, Spring has made a showy entrance into 10 West Gallery. Ten abstract/contemporary Santa Barbara area artists featuring new paintings, photography, stitched collage, stone and bronze sculpture. April 3 – May 12. Image: Carol Paquet, Breathwork for Plants, oil on canvas, 24 x 30 inches. Sullivan Goss 11 E. Anapamu St. Join us for a celebration of the season with our new exhibition WONDERLAND, inspired by the sights and sounds of Spring and featuring work by Roland Petersen. Also on view, Phoebe Brunner: Westward, The Land Is Bright, and The Spring Salon. Santa Barbara Museum of Art 1130 State St. Join SBMA for Pop-Up Opera on the Front Terrace at 5 pm. Later, dive into the enchanting melodies of Quire of Voyces in Ludington Court at 6:30 pm. Then, enjoy Family 1st Thursday and Teaching Artist-led activities from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Afterward, explore the galleries until 8 pm. All free! Silver Lining Magazine x KIVA Cowork 1117 State St. The Silver Lining presents Kiva Sensoria. UNLEASH YOUR INNER SENSES. Marlyn Daggett, Kenji J. Fukudome, Lisa Trivell,Philip Jolles, Heritage Valley Goods, Pali Wine, Cutler's Distillery, Surf Rock Acoustic Band, Nibs, and Sober drink offerings for further delight. Gallery 113 1114 State St., #8 Members of the Santa Barbara Art Association exhibit their original artwork here. Artist of the Month is Sandy Fisher with a show called Diverse Beauty of California and the West. Featured artists are Skip Lau, Mardilan Georgio, Bonny Butler, Gloria Cassidy, and Charlotte Mullich. Waterhouse Gallery 1114 State St., #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. The Crafter's Library 9 E. Figueroa St. Stop by The Crafter’s Library for an evening of fun with crafting, cocktails and karaoke! You can let your inner child out or your inner diva out or both at this fun and free event (cash bar). The Yes Store 1100 State St. Join us as we Celebrate Spring. Enjoy a beverage. View the work of Featured Artist Martha Moran a sculptor, fountain-builder and designer of "Art Showers" and “Rock-Stackers”. Looking for locally handmade gifts or something special for yourself? Look no further than The Yes Store-Local Arts Gallery 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, "Passage."