SPRING EXPLORATIONS: Eleven contemporary artists from the Santa Barbara area explore their individual paths into expressions in abstraction, surrealism and figurative. Eric Saint Georges, Iben Vestergaard, Tom Peck, Allen Cox, Sarita Reynolds, Laurie MacMillan, Joan Rosenberg-Dent, Karin Aggeler, Pamela Larsson-Toscher, Sheldon Kaganoff and introducing, Bill Muneio. Image: Joan Rosenberg-Dent.

Visit the privately owned art gallery by world-renowned 3D Pop Artist Charles Fazzino. Visit 3D Studio Gallery to experience the world of the Master of 3D Pop Art with a close-up look at his collection of intricate 3D masterpieces!

Step inside Ablitt’s for a unique Art Walk experience celebrating textiles, sustainability, and craftsmanship. Watch as old garments are reimagined into new designs and see a guest designer create a one-of-a-kind piece using recycled materials. Contribute to our community fabric art wall! Discover how caring for clothing protects the planet.

PENTIMENTO: Layered Meanings Brought to Life. This solo exhibition by Santa Barbara artist Michael Vilkin explores the concept of “pentimento”—the reappearance of earlier layers in a painting as time reveals what was once hidden, hinting at inner narratives beneath outward appearances. Join us for the Artist Reception during 1st Thursday!

Join us this 1st Thursday for Carpinteria artist Ray Gabaldon’s extraordinary installation of 250 hand-carved spoons along a 30-foot gallery wall. Best known for spiritual driftwood figures, Gabaldon elevates each spoon into sculptural poetry, revealing rhythm, scale, and the quiet devotion behind every meticulously carved form.

A Night with Janis Joplin, starring Tony-nominated Mary Bridget Davies. Davies brings to life chart-topping hits like “Piece of My Heart” and “Me and Bobby McGee”. 1st Thursday participants can stop by our ticket office for buy one get one free tickets to our April 2nd 7:30pm performance.

Join us for 1st Thursday, where we transform our lobby into a vibrant mini‑market featuring local jewelry makers and artisan vendors. Grab a drink from the bar, browse unique handcrafted pieces, and enjoy the perfect pairing of $2 oysters. It’s the ideal way to support local creatives, unwind after work, and soak up the heart of Santa Barbara’s arts scene, all under one stylish roof.

Fuzion Gallery & Boutique celebrates their GRAND REOPENING! Art reception starts at 5PM featuring local artist Chadillac Green. Living and creating in Santa Barbara, Chad's vibrant Pop Art pieces pull inspiration from the bright colors of the 80's, Pop Culture, and Hip-Hop. Enjoy live music, drinks, and more.

Exhibit by members of the Santa Barbara Art Association. Artist of the Month is Bonny Butler. Also featuring Suemae Willhite, Charlotte Mullich, Paula Re, Maureen Murdock, Brendon Murdock and Fred Lehto. There will also be a group exhibit featuring various artists.

Join us at Game Seeker for 1st Thursday Game Nights featuring local artist Raul Audelo. A long-standing board game hub, Game Seeker puts human connection in the heart of every experience. Our mission is bringing people together to create memories, strengthen community, and share the joy of games- welcoming all ages to the table.

Jeanne Dentzel opens her working painting studio to show finished pieces and painted collages in progress. New work is featured in addition to the sale of her fine art book, Social Surrealism, which is a take on current cultural modes with a fanciful and clever twist.

Join us this month for a fun guided painting workshop with Santa Maria based illustrator, Helen Yanez. Originally from Michoacán, Mexico, her work serves as a tribute to her Mexican and Purépecha heritage. She celebrates the resilience of brown and indigenous communities in the central coast through vibrant illustrations.

Places of the Heart: Special locations artists find that resonates with their heart and their love of the land. Painting by John Wullbrandt. In the 1950s, John played around a large wooden boat, calling it a "pirate ship." John Wullbrandt Summer at Devereux 36 x 18 Acrylic on canvas.

Join the Museum for Santa Barbara “Street Names” Bingo! Play for prizes while learning local history. All ages are welcome! Our latest exhibitions, The Gift: Recent Additions to Our Story and Ludmilla Pilat Welch: Serene Santa Barbara, along with our permanent galleries, will also be open for visitors.

Visit SBMA every 1st Thursday for extended hours from 5–8pm! On March 1, explore Remixed: Entwined Histories and New Forms, a newly opened exhibition where contemporary artists use materials as conduits for spirit, memory, and history. From 5–7pm, stop by the Art Learning Lab, free and open to all ages, for hands-on art activities inspired by Remixed.

Explore 40 years of Santa Barbara history through select covers of the Santa Barbara Independent. These images capture iconic moments telling Santa Barbara’s story and how it has evolved over the last four decades. The exhibition will be on display in Central Library’s Faulkner Gallery through the end of May.

Join us at the NEW Film Center every 1st Thursday for free screenings of short films by Santa Barbara filmmakers. Check sbiff.org/sbfilmmakers for film info. Showtimes 5:30pm, 6:00pm, 6:30pm, and 7:00pm. (Showtimes subject to change)

International contemporary art in Shapes of Surrealism. In Grills, Pierre Roy-Camille combines acrylic painting with hand-embroidered details. Originally a graffiti artist, he has become a highly sought-after figure in French and international design, where his work blurs the boundaries between street culture, craft, and contemporary art.

CLAY-DAY! Hand-build ceramic plants with SampleHAUS @ 5:30PM and flower bud vases with SOULSUCKER @ 6:30PM. Live wheel-thrown pieces demonstrated by Personal Ceramics are being auctioned. Carr Vineyards & Winery is pouring vino. Sip & Shop new ceramic planters by SampleHAUS.

Sullivan Goss celebrates with the opening reception of the 6th solo exhibition for Susan McDonnell - Consider the Lillies. Also on view, Sarah Vedder, Sidney Gordin, and our Spring Salon.

For years, Academy Award-winning actor Jeff Bridges has captured behind-the-scenes moments on film sets with his 35mm Widelux panoramic camera. Join us at Tamsen Gallery for this unique look into the world of moviemaking. Jeff Bridges’ exhibition is open until April 30th, 2026.

Curious about The Granada? Come take a peek! Step inside for an evening of live music from The Granada Jazz Exchange, local wine, and refreshments. It's a perfect chance to experience the magic of this incredible venue. Plus, enter our drawing for tickets to upcoming Granada performances. See you there!

Come celebrate our 60 talented local artists while enjoying music, drinks, and treats! View our collection of Eileen Richardson’s 1980’s art pottery! A Santa Barbara artist whose work is in The Smithsonian Museum. Looking for locally handmade gifts or something special for yourself? Look no further than The Yes Store!

Our Living Earth, the April exhibition at Voice, celebrates Earth Day and the web of animals, minerals, plants, and people that populate our world - reflected in paintings, prints, sculpture, collage, and more. Enjoy a sing along with Harold Kono and tasty sips and morsels.  Image: Cotton Thistle by Terrance Wimmer.

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.

Handcrafted ceramic vessels by Suzanne Schwager, blending intricate glazing techniques with decades of artistic practice. Inspired by her studies at UCSB, Suzanne has been perfecting her ceramic work since the 1970s. All pieces are handmade in Santa Barbara and available for purchase.