A Place for Art Lovers of All Ages
The Santa Barbara Museum of Art has distinguished itself through its track record of informative and fascinating exhibitions and programs of international significance. These shows have covered almost the entire range of the history of art, from ancient works (Chinese, Greco-Roman, and Pre-Columbian) to the contemporary and diverse.
Highlights of the permanent collection on view include a reimagined installation of the Museum’s monumental Roman marbles, intermixed with African and pre-Columbian antiquities. Galleries dedicated to the Museum’s superb Asian collection celebrate the region’s diversely rich aesthetics with selections from China, Japan, and Korea, the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and the Himalayas.
A new installation in the Preston Morton and Ridley-Tree Galleries highlights the influence of American and European women artists, as well as the impact of women donors whose gifts to the Museum helped shape the permanent collection. In 1959, Sophia ‘Preston’ Morton funded the 3,200-square-foot Preston Morton wing of the Museum, with one of its galleries later named to honor the support of Lady Leslie and Lord Paul Ridley-Tree. Lady Leslie Ridley-Tree continued to support the work of the Museum in many ways throughout her life and was a major supporter of the recent $50 million renovation. More information about current and upcoming exhibitions can be found on the Museum website.
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Mission
The mission of the Santa Barbara Museum of Art is to integrate art into the lives of people.
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Santa Barbara Museum of Art is where tradition meets innovation, bringing new ideas to timeless forms.
What the Museum Needs: Education and Program Support
The Santa Barbara Museum of Art provides in-person and online resources for art makers, art educators, and art enthusiasts. Your donation supports free educational programs and engagement opportunities, including classroom and after-school activities; in-person and virtual school field trips; adult studio classes and workshops; and 800+ gallery tours and community talks each year. The Museum brings together world-class writers, artists, musicians, performers, and scholars to connect its visitors, students, and educators to art and with each other.
To expand their impact and reach, increased philanthropic support is crucial. Your gift or membership will enable them to better care for their collections, create inspiring programs, and welcome thousands of visitors every year, including many students and first-time guests.
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Join the Museum’s community and enjoy numerous benefits, including free admission and member access to programs, lectures, workshops, art making, and more! Patron membership at the Museum Circle level provides unique access to artists, educators, and curators while honoring your leadership in sustaining the Museum’s mission.
Please visit sbma.net/support or call 805.963.4364 to speak to one of our friendly staff to learn how you can participate.