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.

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

Out of the Box Theatre Company, bringing contemporary musicals to the SB stage.

Undergraduate directing students stage a variety of one-act plays, ranging from cutting-edge contemporary pieces to tried-and-true classics.

Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network's annual fundraising benefit returns for another year of wild fun! Join fellow wildlife-lovers for an evening of food, drinks, music, live auction, and plenty of magical surprises – all benefitting SBWCN's work to rehabilitate local wildlife.

Costumes are encouraged! Throw on your wildest animal gear, mystical attire, or favorite festive wear.

All proceeds from this event directly benefit Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network’s work to rescue and rehabilitate local wildlife.

Monthly Public Star Party at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History