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FISHING FOR THE FUTURE: Santa Barbara Sea Glass & Ocean Arts Festival announces a silent auction on Instagram to Benefit the San
The Santa Barbara Sea Glass & Ocean Arts Festival (SBSGOAF) is having an Instagram silent auction from October 11-18, with 100% of the proceeds going to @sbmaritimemuseum. The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum has been closed for the duration of the pandemic and may not be able to reopen until the end of the year. We wanted to help them out, and we are hoping you will support our efforts. 12 amazing professional artists are transforming wood fish into beautiful original art for you to bid on!
Blissful Boutiques Makers Market
Makers Market is the best outdoor market that Santa Barbara has to offer. Meet the artisans in person. This market offers unique one of a kind items in an outdoor European style setting.
In the Meanwhile…Recent Acquisitions of Contemporary Art
Part I (March 22 – July 5, 2020): Works on Paper
Preston Morton Gallery
Part II (May 10 – August 30, 2020): Painting & Sculpture
Davidson Gallery
This two-part exhibition highlights recent acquisitions to SBMA’s permanent collection of contemporary art. Featuring over 40 artworks in a variety of media, including painting, printmaking, drawing, photography, and sculpture, the majority of the objects are on view at SBMA for the first time. These include painted works on paper by emerging artists acquired through the recently established Basil Alkazzi Acquisition Fund, as well as significant pieces by internationally recognized artists such as Sterling Ruby, Andrea Bowers, and Nigel Cooke. Tying these artworks together is a distinct sense of individuality, innovative use of materials, and playful ambiguity between traditional artistic genres.
The exhibition is comprised of works from artists in various stages of their careers, ranging from the emerging to the well-established. Artists include: Scott Anderson, Edgar Arceneaux, Elizabeth Bonaventura, Andrea Bowers, Bruce Conner, Nigel Cooke, Miles Coolidge, Petra Cortright, Noah Davis, Wim Delvoye, Jacci Den Hartog, Daniel Douke, Jim Drain, Vernon Fisher, Helen Frankenthaler, Peter Halley, Frederick Hammersley, Zach Harris, Naotaka Hiro, Mustafa Hulusi, Nathan Huff, Jim Isermann, Raffi Kalenderian, Tom Knechtel, Emma Kohlmann, Hew Locke, Eamon Ore-Giron, Carl Ostendarp, Cheryl Pope, Nathlie Provosty, Sterling Ruby, Aaron Siskind, Jeni Spota C., Donald Sultan, Stephanie Washburn, and Jane Wilbraham.
This exhibition is curated by Julie Joyce, Senior Curator, ArtCenter College of Design (and former Curator of Contemporary Art, Santa Barbara Museum of Art) with assistance from Rachel Heidenry, Curatorial Assistant, Contemporary Art, Santa Barbara Museum of Art.
Image: Nathlie Provosty, "Council, Untitled (16-38)" (detail), 2016. Watercolor on paper, diptych. SBMA, Museum purchase with funds provided by The Basil Alkazzi Acquisition Fund, 2018.10.2a,b. © Nathlie Provosty.
Small-Format American Paintings from the Permanent Collection
The Preston Morton Collection, which forms the core of American art at SBMA, was gifted in 1961 upon the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the Museum’s founding. In so doing, Preston Morton ensured that SBMA could boast one of the most comprehensive overviews of American art from the 18th to the mid-20th century among mid-sized institutions. The timing of the gift was significant, representing a corrective to the European bias of midcentury canonical modernism and a proud reassertion of home-grown American art.
This selection of small format paintings is a reminder of the breadth of the Museum’s holdings in this area. Oil and brush conjure the illusion of near and far persuasively, from the close perspective of still life, to the life-size proportions of bust portraiture, to sublime expanses of land and sky. Whether within hand’s reach or at an immeasurable distance, both types of visual experience are captured within the confines of a canvas no more than 15 inches in diameter.
Artists represented include William Merritt Chase, Frederic Edwin Church, Jasper Francis Cropsey, Thomas Eakins, Walter Gay, George Inness, George Luks, Jervis McEntee, John Frederick Peto, Levi Wells Prentice, Edward Henry Potthast.
Image: William Merritt Chase, "Children on the Beach" (detail), 1894. Oil on board. SBMA, Bequest of Margaret Mallory.
Clay at Home Summer Camp
Clay Studio is excited to offer Clay at Home summer camp from June 29–July 31 this year for ages 8–12. During week-long live virtual sessions, students will learn to make their own clay creations while incorporating elements of design and nature.
SBMM 20th ANNIVERSARY VIRTUAL ART SHOW & SALE: Online SCAPE Art Show and Sale to Benefit the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
When: Saturday, July 25, 2020-Friday, August 7, 2020
Registration: None required. Free and Open to the Public.
For more information, visit https://sbmm.org/20scape/ or SCAPE at www.s-c-a-p-e.org.
Sponsored by Southern California Artists Painting for the Environment (SCAPE)
The Southern California Artists Painting for the Environment (SCAPE) and the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) are cohosting The SBMM 20th Anniversary Virtual SCAPE Art Show & Sale, an online exhibit and sale of fine art on Saturday, July 25-Friday, August 7. This event will feature the work of 75 artists and their views of our ocean and Santa Barbara’s maritime life to benefit SBMM. Artwork may be viewed and purchased online at https://sbmm.org/20scape/ beginning July 25, 2020.
Readers Theatre Virtual Summer Camp
For ages 6-8 - Let’s do Readers Theatre! This virtual summer camp will have campers practice their fluency and comprehension skills through Readers Theatre. This camp is hosted by The Knox School of Santa Barbara. It runs Monday-Friday from 9:30am-11:30am daily.
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Mindfulness, Compassion, and Nature-connection Mindfulness, Compassion, and Nature-connection with Radhule Weininger and Michael Kearney
Mindfulness, Compassion, and Nature-connection Mindfulness, Compassion, and Nature-connection with Radhule Weininger and Michael Kearney
Mindful Heart Program presents: Mindfulness, Compassion, and Nature-connection with Radhule Weininger and Michael Kearney via ZOOM
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Cultivating Emotional Balance through Mindfulness with Radhule Weininger, PhD
Cultivating Emotional Balance through Mindfulness with Radhule Weininger, PhD
Mindful Heart Programs presents: Cultivating Emotional Balance through Mindfulness with Radhule Weininger, PhD, psychologist and meditation teacher via ZOOM
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Morning Practice: The Foundations of Insight Meditation with Stacy Zumbroegel
Morning Practice: The Foundations of Insight Meditation with Stacy Zumbroegel
Mindful Heart Programs presents: Morning Practice: The Foundations of Insight Meditation with Stacy Zumbroegel via ZOOM
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Mindful Self-compassion with Anahita Holden and Hattie Bluestone
Mindful Self-compassion with Anahita Holden and Hattie Bluestone
Mindful Heart Programs presents: Mindful Self-compassion with Anahita Holden and Hattie Bluestone via ZOOM
Bikram Yoga on Zoom
The Couples Trap
The Couples Trap
The Couples Trap: Let’s get real about what’s coming up between partners/spouses right now! First, straight talk…then, self-examination…and finally, self-empowerment that makes coupledom feel less like a straitjacket and more like something to be grateful for.
Pre-register at: https://tinyurl.com/AHATheCouplesTrap
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Morning Practice: The Foundations of Insight Meditation with Stacy Zumbroegel
Morning Practice: The Foundations of Insight Meditation with Stacy Zumbroegel
Mindful Heart Programs presents: Morning Practice: The Foundations of Insight Meditation with Stacy Zumbroegel
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Shamata with focus on Mindfulness of Feelings Stacy Zumbroegel
Shamata with focus on Mindfulness of Feelings Stacy Zumbroegel
Mindful Heart Programs presents: Shamata with focus on Mindfulness of Feelings Stacy Zumbroegel Via ZOOM
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Mindfulness in Recovery with Arno Jaffe, JD and meditation teacher
Mindfulness in Recovery with Arno Jaffe, JD and meditation teacher
Mindful Heart Programs presents: Mindfulness in Recovery with Arno Jaffe, JD and meditation teacher via ZOOM
Conversation with CA Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond
Conversation with CA Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond
Join Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson, Assemblymember Monique Limón, and Congressman Salud Carbajal to hear an update from CA Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond as well as County Superintendents on the upcoming school year amid COVID-19.
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Morning Practice: The Foundations of Insight Meditation with Stacy Zumbroegel
Morning Practice: The Foundations of Insight Meditation with Stacy Zumbroegel
Mindful Heart Programs presents: Morning Practice: The Foundations of Insight Meditation with Stacy Zumbroegel via ZOOM
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Living Fully with Mindfulness and Compassion with Radhule Weininger, PhD and Japanese Zen Master Souken Danjo
Living Fully with Mindfulness and Compassion with Radhule Weininger, PhD and Japanese Zen Master Souken Danjo
Mindful Heart Programs presents: Living Fully with Mindfulness and Compassion with Radhule Weininger, PhD and Japanese Zen Master Souken Danjo Via ZOOM
42 / A Field of Dreams
42 / A Field of Dreams
Socially-distanced parking with room to put chairs in front of your car. Filmgoers are asked to respect the safety of fellow attendees: Please wear masks and maintain a distance of six feet from others.
HELP SANTA BARBARA MARITIME MUSEUM CELEBRATE ITS 20TH BIRTHDAY ON July 29–VIRTUALLY!
HELP SANTA BARBARA MARITIME MUSEUM CELEBRATE ITS 20TH BIRTHDAY ON July 29–VIRTUALLY!
"From a Preview Center in a small room to a healthy, (almost) accredited Museum in just twenty years. Amazing! Glorious! And we just keep getting better."
Andy Cooper, Founding Volunteer & Docent and Current Board of Directors member
The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) first opened its doors on July 29, 2000, with the unique mission to present and interpret the rich and diverse maritime history of the Santa Barbara Channel including important environmental issues. Now, SBMM is turning 20 and setting sail for new horizons, growing by leaps and bounds, expanding, and improving its many exhibits and educational activities for all ages.
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Morning Practice: The Foundations of Insight Meditation with Stacy Zumbroegel
Morning Practice: The Foundations of Insight Meditation with Stacy Zumbroegel
Mindful Heart Programs presents: Morning Practice: The Foundations of Insight Meditation with Stacy Zumbroegel via ZOOM
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Healing Breathwork, Loving Kindness, Sound and Body Meditation with Renee Golan
Healing Breathwork, Loving Kindness, Sound and Body Meditation with Renee Golan
Mindful Heart Programs present: Healing Breathwork, Loving Kindness, Sound and Body Meditation with Renee Golan via ZOOM
MTD YOUTH ART POSTER CONTEST GOES ONLINE
MTD YOUTH ART POSTER CONTEST GOES ONLINE
Santa Barbara MTD is holding its 6th Annual Youth Art Poster Contest online with the deadline due July 31st.
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Morning Practice: The Foundations of Insight Meditation with Stacy Zumbroegel
Morning Practice: The Foundations of Insight Meditation with Stacy Zumbroegel
Mindful Heart Programs presents: Morning Practice: The Foundations of Insight Meditation with Stacy Zumbroegel via ZOOM
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Erik Talkin, SB County Foodbank CEO, on Solutions News
Erik Talkin, SB County Foodbank CEO, on Solutions News
Solutions News welcomes Eric Talkin, CEO of the Santa Barbara County Foodbank, on Friday, August 1st. The show airs live at 5pm on KZSB 1290am and becomes available after the podcast on solutionsnews.org and all podcast streaming services.
RESCHEDULED: Los Lobos
RESCHEDULED: Los Lobos
Los Lobos, the hard working, constantly touring band comprised of David Hidalgo, Louie Perez, Cesar Rosas, Conrad Lozano and Steve Berlin has sold millions of records, won prestigious awards and made fans around the world. The Grammy®-winning band, has prided itself on never covering the same ground twice while making music for nearly 50 years.
On October 4, the band released their first-ever Christmas album – Llegó Navidad –breaking the holiday-album mold. But perhaps Los Lobos’ most lasting impact will be how well its music embodies the idea of America as a cultural melting pot. Styles like son jarocho, norteño, Tejano, folk, country, doo-wop, soul, R&B, rock ’n’ roll and punk all come together to create a new sound that’s greater than the sum of its parts.
Tour of Coal Oil Point Reserve
Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation Paella Picnic August 1st
Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation Paella Picnic August 1st
Join Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation on August 1st for their Paella Picnic to pick up your paella bag for four with wine, dessert and a gift. Take your paella bag to the beach, the park, or home to your backyard. You must order in advance. Drive in and park, pick up your bag and participate