Wild World: Eleven abstract artists explore humanity, nature, and their place in time and space. Artists: Eugene Galles, Patrick Hall, Dan Linz, Kay Zetlmaier, Sol Hill, Harrison Gilman, Marlene Struss, Mary Neville, Penny Arntz, James Petrucci, and Michael Irwin in a group show. Image: Kay Zetlmaier, oil and cold wax.

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!

Take a whimsical peek behind the seams! While our plant rests for the evening, explore our history, admire costumes from local theatre productions, and watch seamstresses working their magic. Art, heritage, and garment magic — reimagined for 1st Thursday.

Experience vibrant poppy installations by local artist Alli Berry. Presented through the Vacant Window Beautification Program, the site showcases available retail space while enhancing the pedestrian experience. Visit 428 State Street from 5-8p.m. to meet the artists and learn more.

In Echoes of Earth and Sky, Jane Chapman translates the luminous Santa Barbara terrain into layered, abstract compositions that reflect our interconnected relationships. Through oil, mixed media, and collage, she builds textured landscapes that echo the Channel Island horizon, coastal light, and the rising forms of the Santa Ynez Mountains.

Step inside 428 State Street for a special Window Beautification Program reception. Meet featured artists including Brad Betts, enjoy a glass of wine, explore the available storefront, and learn about downtown beautification projects. Wine, music, and program partners on site. All are welcome to celebrate local art and revitalization efforts.

Stop by domecíl to view the fiber artwork of Kathy Leader. Inspired by South Africa’s landscapes, her delicately layered mixed-media pieces—plant materials, monoprints, eco-dyed fabric, and hand stitching—evoke the fragility of nature and invite quiet reflection on our relationship with the earth.

Located inside Paseo Nuevo, this installation featuring Palms by Elisa Rodriguez brings color and energy to a prominent retail corridor. Part of the DSBIA Window Beautification Program, the site promotes available leasing opportunities while celebrating local creativity. Join us at 428 State Street for the evening reception.

Join us for the 1st Thursday Pop-Up Makers Market in the Kimpton Canary Hotel lobby, a monthly celebration of local creativity with a fresh theme each time! Discover unique gifts and artisan goods. While you browse, make it a night out — grab a craft cocktail or a glass of wine at Finch & Fork bar and savor a bite of our locally inspired dishes.

Exhibit by members of the Santa Barbara Art Association. Artist of the month is Nagui Achamallah. Also featuring Carey Appel, Virginia Kamhi, Liz Imperato, Odessa Burrow, and Matt Lancaster. There will also be a group exhibit featuring various artists.

Jeanne will be showing new painted collage pieces in addition to her art book titled Social Surrealism. Her well-crafted work is witty and humorous in its depiction of contemporary culture. As an active painting studio, she also features many works in progress.

Discover Birds of Paradise by Miles Shapleigh, transforming this vacant storefront into a bold visual landmark. The installation highlights available leasing opportunities while celebrating local creativity. Stop by 428 State Street during the Art Walk to connect with the artist and program partners.

Paint at Paseo is an all-ages painting class provided by Paseo Nuevo and artists at MCASB. Each month, different local artists will lead you through a 90-minute acrylic painting session designed for all ages and skill levels. All materials are provided, and you’ll take home a beautiful painting. Best of all, this monthly event is free.

Art Works presents: The Powerflex original comic release party and artists reception. Chris Miles has written and co-illustrated the Powerflex comic with three of his students. The comic will be released tonight with 25 prints available; orders can be placed. Come see original art and concept drawings, music, and snacks.

Places from the Heart. Santa Barbara local artists find inspiration in the city's unique blend of natural beauty and historic architecture. These places are close to artists’ hearts and have found their way onto the canvas at Santa Barbara Fine Art. (Painting by Kelly Hine. Sands Beach, Devereau. 16x20 pastel)

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.

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)

Six contemporary artists activate surrealism as a living field of perception. Automatic drawing, illusionistic images, and imagined vegetal worlds unfold into shifting inner landscapes where reality blurs. An opening evening with live music invites visitors to experience these works together, discovering singular pieces within an immersive, shared moment of art.

Artists in the Community submit their ready-to-hang artwork for this showing of 2026 Solstice Poster Contest entries. The theme this year is WAVE! So many possibilities — an ocean wave, a heat wave, a sound wave, the royal wave, light wave, lots of art-wavey ideas. Come vote for your favorite poster art, enjoy light refreshments, connection, and fun!

Shop and welcome artists Adriana Lemus Ceramics, DeathCaxtus, and Megan West Ceramics in the shop. Join the Santa Barbara Public Library and Soul Sucker Owner with zine making. Present your Library Card for a 10% discount on paper products — books/prints/cards. Follow IG @SoulSuckerCeramics for more info.

Sullivan Goss celebrates the opening of Sarah Vedder: State of Grace, the artist's first solo show with the gallery in more than two decades. Also on view: Sidney Gordin, Phoebe Brunner, 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.

Come celebrate our talented local artists while enjoying music, drinks, and treats! View our collection of Eileen Richardson’s early studio 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!

Join UC Santa Barbara officials for conversation and beverages at our new building at 410 State Street. We want the community’s input as we explore opportunities to bring academic, cultural and research activities to the downtown area. Help us to reimagine the future of UC Santa Barbara on State Street!

Join an all-woman roster of artists celebrating women’s creativity and sisterhood in a new exhibition, Sisters, at VOICE Gallery. Enjoy music, a sing-along, tasty treats, and more. Support women in our community and those you love during Women’s History Month. Five Flow by Laurie Gross.

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.