Combine materials and techniques to create mixed media pieces that include painting, drawing, printmaking, and sculpture. Depictions of birds and trees crossing cultures and time in the Museum’s collections will ignite imaginations and inspire both individual and collaborative creations.

Ages: 5 – 12

Instructors: Nicola Ghersen + Jason Summers

Email communityprograms@sbma.net or call 805.884.6457 for more information.

Location: Ridley-Tree Education Center

$150/6 weeks SBMA Members
$200/6 weeks Non-Members

UCSB Library is pleased to present these works by Johnny Onionseed, MFA candidate in UCSB's Department of Art.

Continuing its celebration of coastal living, the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) is thrilled to present The Peaceful Sea: Paintings by Kevin A. Short, an exhibition featuring more than 30 seascapes and ocean-themed landscapes by the renowned contemporary painter and Santa Barbara native. Thanks to the generous support of Mimi Michaelis, June G. Outhwaite Charitable Trust, Alice Tweed Tuohy Foundation, the Wood-Claeyssens Foundation, and American Rivera Bank, the presentation will be on view to the public from August 11 through December 31, 2022.

Become a certified UC Climate Steward and play an active role in the statewide effort to advance rapid and equitable solutions to the climate crisis in your community.

Family-to-Family is a free, eight-session education program for family members of adults living with a mental health disorder and is designed to help family members understand and support their loved one while maintaining their own well-being.

The Good Good Show is a monthly stand up comedy show featuring the best comedians working today!

Fifty exciting works of photographic art are on display at the Goleta Library in October, 2022. 

"The Lincolns of Springfield" chronicles the incredible story of America’s greatest President and his much loved wife, from their first meeting through the end of the Civil War.

A Curator-led Walkthrough of “For Opacity”

William Peters, founder of Sharing Crossing Project and author of At Heaven’s Door, will be hosting a free webinar on Thursday, October 13th with special guest Dr. Martha Jo Atkins - End of Life Counselor, Teacher and FilmMaker. This free webinar is an introduction to how to experience a shared crossing - a beautiful experience with someone at the end of a life that suggests loving connection and communication beyond this human realm.

All skill levels are invited to experience the tradition of sketching from original works of art in current exhibitions. Museum Teaching Artists provide general guidance and all materials.

Free with reservation!

PFLAG Santa Barbara Spanish Speaking Meeting - Time for sharing, support and discussion

Nebula Dance Lab presents Humanity on Thursday, October 13, 2022 at 8 PM. Inspired by the short story "The Child's Story" by Charles Dickens, Humanity is an exploration of living one's truth, being present, and celebrating our differences. Choreography by Chloe Roberts, under the direction of Devyn Duex, with special guest performances.