1^st Thursday Venues

Earthly Delights: Exploring the intricacies of existence, these abstract and conceptual artists show us “snapshots” of life on planet Earth through their eyes. Many genres and media are included. (Image: “Pacific Shimmer” by Carol Paquet)

LUMINANCE Award-winning artist & UCSB instructor Yumiko Glover whose works are in the Honolulu Museum of Art, many galleries & private collections, will showcase her newest pieces. Also featuring works by Borein & gemstone sculptures. Wine tasting benefits the Breast Cancer Resource Center.

Carolyn Glasoe Bailey Foundation’s 2nd exhibition, "XANADU" featuring Cassandria Blackmore, Matthew Brannon, Paul Demuro, Cameron Gainer, Gary Lang, Ruth Pastine, Enoc Perez, Aaron Spangler, Wolfgang Tillmans, Russell Young, and Beatrice Wood. Curator-led tours by Frederick Janka and John Connelly (5:00 - 7:00 pm).

OPEN STUDIO: Colette welcomes you to visit her workshop-style art studio and gallery. She has worked primarily as a decorative painter in Santa Barbara for 20+ years, creating decorative panels, murals, backdrops, decorative ceilings, tiles, hand-painted wall coverings, and painting commissions. She continues to take on decorative commissions and is always excited for guests to visit.

Members of the Santa Barbara Art Association exhibit here. Artist of the Month is Pausha Foley with a show called "Many Faces," an attempt to capture all aspects of the human experience. The Featured Artists are Christine Beirne, Nancy Horwick, Mimi Lyons, Brendan Briggs, Chris Provenzano, and Kristy Vantrease.

Join us for our 5th exhibition, "Stardust & Satisfaction: Art & Music." The show will feature art about music, musicians and festival culture. Music, wine, creative fellowship and interactive surprises are in store.

Join us for a night of wine and fine art by local artist Derek Harrison. Inspired by many 19th century artists, Harrison's work is a culmination of classical techniques that portray contemporary subject matter in a timeless manner. Enjoy discounted glasses of wine while admiring a variety of original pieces.

Stop by for sipping and painting with wine! Danielle Renee Art will be showcasing new wine paintings along with a pop-up wine painting class for $15 each (21+). Includes a template, brush and aged wine to paint with. 

Curated Cocktails: Summer Nights with KCRW, an unforgettable evening of art and music inspired by the current exhibition “Bloom Projects: Brian Rochefort, Absorption by the Sun.” After-hours museum access, signature cocktails, interactive art-making, and an exclusive live set by KCRW DJ José Galván make for a memorable summer night party on the beautiful Paseo Nuevo Upper Arts Terrace (7:00 - 10:00 pm).

Join us for 1st Thursday and feel instantly at ease in our warm and welcoming space. View stunning work by local artist Mo E. Willis as well as wearable art on display by Free Feather, The Omni Collection, Feather & Bell, Jessi Rose Creations, and The Montecito Candle Company (5:00 - 9:00 pm). See you at Paseo Nuevo (between Sephora and American Eagle).

We are pleased to present local artists Susan Tibbles, Veronica Wamsley Lambert & newcomer, Rita Barton on display through November. Please explore our art-filled offices with fabulous views of Santa Barbara at this reception. We’ll see you on the 5th floor of the Granada Building.

Come see new works of Art in the open studios. Also get one more chance to see "The Whimsical World of Kyle Allan Designs," a 40-year retrospective of work! Many works still available for purchase! Get 15-25% off tonight only.

FROM THE MOUNTAINS TO THE SEA Exhibition featuring landscape paintings from local artists (oceans, mountains, vineyards and city scenes). Artists include Tello, Schloss, Drury, Gleason, Burtt, Delanty, Green, Givens, Harper and more. To complement this exhibit, Santa Barbara Winery and Lafond Winery will provide tastings. (Image: “Leadbetter Point, Santa Barbara” by Larry Iwerks) 

Explore our exhibits “Project Fiesta! History of Old Spanish Days”, “Great Photographs in Santa Barbara History: Gledhill Library Collection 1860-1960” and extraordinary western art in the Edward Borein Gallery. In celebration of school starting, be treated to wine, music and candy! Always family friendly.

It’s 1st Thursday at SBMA! Starting at 6:00 pm, enjoy a performance by artists Chris Kallmyer and Andrew Tholl in the “Ensemble” exhibition. Also enjoy art-making activities in the Family Resource Center (5:30 - 7:30 pm).

Join the Santa Barbara Visual Artists & Sculptors Guild to celebrate art with their original works in diverse media at the Faulkner Gallery. Please stop by to meet the artists. Enjoy appetizers and a glass of wine. (Image: “Paradise” by Linda Smythe)

Starting with September 1st Thursday, SBCAST will host a four-month long exhibition series featuring a different Santa Barbara-based modern architecture studio each month. Robin Donaldson of ShubinDonaldson Architects kicks off the series with current works and explorations focused on representation and fabrication.

This month at SBIFF’s Santa Barbara Filmmaker screenings series we will be showing Justin Gunn's CRUISIN' SANTA BARBARA. The film shows us how Santa Barbara plays host to a large community of beach cruiser enthusiasts with a rich history and a bespoke style unique to this seaside community. Showtimes are 5:30, 6:00, 6:30, 7:00, and 7:30 pm.

GRAND OPENING in THE HISTORIC EL PASEO Please Join us for our First GROUP ART SHOW Featuring THE JAPANESE SERIES Photographs on Metal by CHRIS STONE, Paintings by I.NIEMAND AMALGAMATED, Works by DUG UYESAKA and Handmade Jewelry by Shelley.

Celebrate Tiny Libraries on State! These brightly-colored sculptures commissioned by artist Douglas Lochner double as free lending libraries for the community. On 1^st Thursday, Poet Laureate Laure-Anne Bosselaar will read, the Print Power collective will offer a demo, and artist Simon Kiefer will have pop-up vintage typewriters. You can also sign up for a library card!

Sullivan Goss celebrates the opening of "Mixology," pairing exciting contemporary work with their sometimes unexpected historical precedents. Also on view, Nathan Huff: The Stories We Tell Ourselves, and the Summer Salon.

One of Art Crawl’s original founders, Andi Garcia is a passionate warrior for Santa Barbara arts. She is the perfect person to track down hidden gems, and off-the-beaten-track locations for this curated Art Crawl. Meet Andi at the steps to the Santa Barbara Museum of Art at 5:30 pm, and wear comfy shoes so you can crawl in comfort.

TravelStore will be exhibiting the 8 finalists from our “Tropical” themed photo contest. In addition, we will have some of our preferred partners from Paul Gauguin Cruises, Barcelo Hotels and Uncruise. Come by and support our photographers and talk travel!

The Gallery is going on its 35th year and 28 years in La Arcada Courtyard. It features artwork from some of today’s finest nationally-known painters. Southwest Art Magazine recognized Diane & Ralph Waterhouse among “10 Prominent People” in the Fine Art Business. Live art demonstration by Ralph Waterhouse (6:00 pm).

BIRDS AND THE MECHANICAL AGE. Featuring artists James Hodgson and Max Neufeldt, two of Santa Barbara's most interesting artists show pieces that both contrast and coexist. Also, Santa Barbara Student Art Grant Exhibition - Lucidity Community.

The pieces in this exhibition showcase an appreciation of nature and human connection reflected in painting and sculpture. Paintings by Yuliya Lennon and sculptures by Daniel Elmer Landman. Both local artists’ work is grounded in reality and transformed through the eyes of the artist. Meet the artists tonight!