Events around Santa Barbara
Enjoy Free Admission every second Sunday of the month for Tri-County residents (Santa Barbara, Ventura, San Luis Obispo). Join us during Free 2nd Sundays for stunning exhibitions, enriching programs, and a welcoming museum experience. Studio Sunday 12 – 4 pm Visitors of all ages are invited to participate in this hands-on informal workshop with SBMA …
Featuring Michelle Dorrance Michelle Dorrance, artistic director of the award-winning New York City-based Dorrance Dance, shares her deep dedication to tap dance, its traditions and its possibilities. All levels welcome. (No tap shoes allowed on the Carrillo Recreation Center floors, please leave them at home.)
Children ages 5-12 gain inspiration from works of art in the Museum’s collection to draw, paint, print, collage, and sculpt artful gifts to share with friends and family. $120 SBMA Members /$150 Non-Members
All skill levels are invited to experience the tradition of sketching from original works of art in current exhibitions. Museum Teaching Artists provide general guidance and all materials. Free SBMA MembersFree StudentsFree with Museum Admission
Join us for a talk, book signing, and reception for "I Am a Portrait" by Mary Tonetti Dorra. Give the perfect gift for the art lover in your life of short stories from Mary Tonetti Dorra’s latest book. In this collection, some of the stories are told from the point of view of the works …
MiEN Company and Dr. Christina Counts are ready to meet you on our virtual presentation of a complete project build for you! MiEN representatives serve clients around the globe, creating inspired furniture through a blend of smart design, durable materials, and fun.
Enjoy Free Admission every second Sunday of the month for Tri-County residents (Santa Barbara, Ventura, San Luis Obispo). Join us during Free 2nd Sundays for stunning exhibitions, enriching programs, and a welcoming museum experience. Bilingual Storytime and Art Making for Children ages 3 – 511:30 am – 12:30 pm Studio Sunday12 – 4 pm Visitors …
Visitors of all ages are invited to participate in this hands-on drop-in workshop with SBMA Teaching Artists. Each month, explore a different medium—clay, metal, ink, wood, photography, paper—inspired by works of art in the Museum’s collection or special exhibitions. In January, create a mixed-media work using paint, colored tape, and twisted wire on mat board …
Apple, Android, Facebook, Zoom—oh my! Keeping up with the latest technology can feel like a never-ending challenge. Whether it’s learning to use a new smartphone, tablet, or computer to stay connected with family, stream your favorite shows, or listen to podcasts, it can often seem like just as you’ve got it figured out, your device …
Writers of all levels are invited to participate in this informal exploration of the Museum’s galleries as an impetus to writing. Monthly sessions are led by a visiting writer who begins with a conversation and prompt, partially inspired by works on view. Participants write on their own, then reconvene to share and comment on each …
Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG), host of annual Farm Day events in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties and student agriculture education programs, is launching “Farm Day Every Day,” a series of free community events at local farms. The program kicks off at Petty Ranch in Saticoy on Jan. 25 from 9 a.m. to 11 …
“Success didn’t spoil me. I’ve always been insufferable.” – Fran Lebowitz “On every level, she breaks the rules, and her late-life mainstream celebrity, attained simply by being – to be frank – a grumpy old lady, is the most glorious example of that. She deserves all the accolades.” The Guardian (U.K.) Sharp-tongued, quick-witted and with …
Get your Gym Jam on with us! 1 hour of progressive gymnastics skill training ; 1 hour of open play. No experience necessary, 5-17years.
UCSB Library is pleased to present Haewon Jeong (Electrical and Computer Engineering) in the Pacific Views: Library Speaker Series for Winter 2025. In her talk "Ethical AI: Serving Humanity or Falling Short?", Jeong will explore the ethical considerations surrounding the development and deployment of AI technologies, discussing how we can ensure that these systems are designed to benefit …
Bring the whole family to enjoy Teaching Artist-led activities in the Museum’s galleries. All ages are invited to experience the tradition of sketching from original works of art in current exhibitions. Instructors will provide general guidance and all materials. Afterward, enjoy the galleries until 8 pm.