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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.
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.
Checking Your Attitude
Checking Your Attitude
In this time of uncertainty and stress, so much feels out of our control. Fortunately, we DO have control over our attitudes, and this one choice can make all the difference between surviving and thriving in our lives both at work and at home.
Join world-renowned trainer Jim Peal, PhD for this online workshop to learn about the Check Your Tude table (www.checkyourtude.com), ⎯ a valuable tool for noticing when you are reacting from drama, and for shifting to an attitude that empowers you to respond with leadership.
Preregistration required by 8/2:
https://tinyurl.com/AHACheckYourTude
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Mindfulness in Recovery Meditation
Mindfulness in Recovery Meditation
Arno Jaffe, JD and meditation teacher offers mindfulness and compassion practices to people in all 12 Steps programs.
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Living Fully with Mindfulness and Compassion Meditation
Living Fully with Mindfulness and Compassion Meditation
Living Fully with Mindfulness and Compassion Meditation with Radhule Weininger, PhD and Japanese Zen Master Souken Danjo
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Morning Practice: The Foundations of Insight Meditation with Stacy Zumbroegel
Morning Practice: The Foundations of Insight Meditation with Stacy Zumbroegel
We will be practicing Shamatha meditation, or breath awareness, which is appropriate for all levels.
AWC-SB Books for Breakfast: Nonviolent Communication
AWC-SB Books for Breakfast: Nonviolent Communication
“Words matter.” That tagline could be a mantra for AWC-SB members. It also appears on Nonviolent Communication, the August selection for AWC-SB’s popular Books for Breakfast event
Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable
Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable
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.
All Your COVID-19 Questions Answered by Distinguished Epidemiologist at Free Online Town Hall
All Your COVID-19 Questions Answered by Distinguished Epidemiologist at Free Online Town Hall
The Santa Barbara Unitarian Society is hosting a zoom townhall with Dr. Fielding-Miller (Master of Science in Public Health and PhD, Epidemiologist) on August 6th, 5:30-6:30 pm.
SBIFF Film Talk: Director Michael Love with Musician Bruce Goldish – “State Street Serenade”
SBIFF Film Talk: Director Michael Love with Musician Bruce Goldish – “State Street Serenade”
Join Senior Programmer Mickey Duzdevich at SBIFF's third installment of Film Talk featuring director Michael Love and his film "State Street Serenade", and musician Bruce Goldish on Thursday, August 6 at 6:00pm.
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“Healing Breathwork, Loving Kindness, Sound and Body Meditation”
“Healing Breathwork, Loving Kindness, Sound and Body Meditation”
“Healing Breathwork, Loving Kindness, Sound and Body Meditation” with Renee Golan
Reducing Harm” – teaching by Dawa Tarchin Phillips –
Reducing Harm” – teaching by Dawa Tarchin Phillips –
Aug 6, 13, 20 Thurs 7 – 9 PM – “Reducing Harm” – teaching by Dawa Tarchin Phillips - The Buddha’s teachings on reducing harm and benefitting oneself and others are among the most precious, powerful, and practical guidelines for modern life and for times when discord, confusion, and violence pervade our culture
Book Launch Party
Book Launch Party
On Thursday, August 6th, at 11 am Barbara Greenleaf is debuting her new book, "Parents of Adult Children: You Are Not Alone," with a virtual launch party featuring family relationship experts, thorny Dear Abbey-like situations that attendees get to resolve, giveaways and more.
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Solutions News is welcoming George Eskin, retired judge of the Superior Court of Santa Barbara County, on Friday, August 7th.
Solutions News is welcoming George Eskin, retired judge of the Superior Court of Santa Barbara County, on Friday, August 7th.
Tune into Solutions News on Friday, August 7th at 5pm on KZSB 1290am to listen to our show with Judge Eskin of Santa Barbara County. Shows are also converted to podcasts for later listening on all podcast streaming services.
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Meet a Motor Coach
Meet a Motor Coach
It is with great pleasure and excitement that Santa Barbara Airbus announces, Meet a Motor Coach. A free event open to the public offering private motor coach tours for children and their families.
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Mindfulness Meditation for Lawyers with Attorney Arnold Jaffe
Mindfulness Meditation for Lawyers with Attorney Arnold Jaffe
Mindful Heart Programs presents: Mindfulness Meditation for Lawyers with Attorney Arnold Jaffe
World Dance for Humanity Salsa Workshop
World Dance for Humanity Salsa Workshop
Bring Fiesta Fun to your Front Room! FREE World Dance Salsa Workshop on Zoom with World Dance for Humanity