Call for Entries Seeks “Picnic” Art
The International Museum of Dinnerware Design has issued a call for entries for its Sixth Biennial National Juried Exhibition, Picnic. The exhibition—for artists and designers in all media—explores the theme…
Faculty Concert Supports Students in the Arts
A special evening devoted to supporting student scholarships in the performing and fine arts is scheduled Saturday, February 22, at the Harold J. Miossi Cultural and Performing Arts Center and…
SB Museum Director Sparks Controversy
Amada Cruz, the new director of the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, has abruptly canceled a scheduled exhibition over a lack of diversity among the two dozen represented artists. Cruz,…
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures: Worth the Wait
In “Field of Dreams,” Kevin Costner is called to turn his Iowa farmland into a baseball field. “Build it and they will come,” he is told. The same thought must…
“Storytelling” Is Both Simple and Complex
This exhibit was scheduled March 13-July 7, 2023. While it is inspiring to see the broad array of different artistic expressions when visiting larger metropolitan art museums outside of our…
Grannis Finds Inspiration Everywhere
"Mermaids Have Friends Too" by Anne Grannis Humans combined with animals have become figurative fantasy pieces created by artist Anne Grannis. “Clay is like this amazing stuff,” Grannis says. “You…
Solvang Museum Hosts Winter Family Day
Wildling Museum of Art & Nature in Solvang is hosting a free Winter Family Day on Sunday, February 12 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Family Day is held only…
Garden Extends Nature Nights Through April 1
This event was presented November 11, 2022-April 1, 2023. San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden’s new outdoor exhibition offers sensational lighting that creates an immersive and meditative nocturnal experience. Welcome to…
SLOMA Asks “What Does Home Mean To You?”
Experience this exhibit from November 19, 2022 to March 5, 2023. After almost three years dealing with the pandemic it’s refreshing to get back out into society and enjoy all…
Explore “Fast Fashion” at SLOMA
The average American throws away 70 pounds of clothing every year. This constant demand for clothing has given way to the expansion of the Fast Fashion industry, a manufacturing model…