An art show at a downtown Santa Barbara gallery might seem to have little to do with a nonprofit working […more…]

Out of Joint: Joan Tanner is now on view at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, February 12, 2023 – […more…]

Palmer Jackson Jr. comes by his fondness for philanthropy honestly. In fact, the concept of giving back through donating dollars and volunteer time has been passed down through the generations like a valuable heirloom or a middle name, a part of the fabric of the family.  The Montecito native was just 13 years old in 1978 when his father, Palmer Jackson, Sr., created the Ann Jackson Family Foundation, named in honor of Senior’s mother, who provided the initial seed money to continue Ann and her husband Charles’ philanthropic commitment in perpetuity. Ann Gavit Jackson herself was already a second-generation philanthropist [...more...]

The stage is set, the curtain has been raised, and live performances are back for UCSB Arts & Lectures (A&L) […more…]

The Santa Barbara Museum of Art has distinguished itself through its track record of informative and fascinating exhibitions and programs […more…]

For some, abstraction symbolized the improvements of modern life—the technological and industrial wonders transforming how humans lived. For others, abstraction […more…]

Clay Studio Founder and Executive Director Patrick Hall credits working with clay for a dramatic shift in his life from […more…]

Clay Studio is excited to announce that registration is now live for our Children’s Outdoor Clay Camp! Our camp will […more…]

In recognition of Holocaust Remembrance Day, Clay Studio is honored to present “Sculpting a Legacy,” on display at their gallery […more…]

Clay Studio is excited to present Chocolate 101: a unique Chocolate tasting workshop with Dr. Eric & Cassandra of Figs […more…]

Casa del Herrero – Montecito’s National Historic Landmark – announced last week that an art exhibition at the property, Channing […more…]

This February Clay Studio is giving away a piece of art by celebrated ceramicist Patrick Hall, as well as free […more…]

Looking for a new creative endeavor in the New Year? Clay Studio is giving away a spot in one of […more…]

It was just three months ago that the Santa Barbara Museum of Art (SBMA) celebrated the completion of a six-year, […more…]

Kai Tepper knew from a young age that she was destined for the arts. Along with her sister – who […more…]

In August 2021, the Santa Barbara Museum of Art celebrated the completion of a six-year $50 million renovation campaign. More […more…]

Clay Studio Founder and Executive Director Patrick Hall has acquired a lot of ceramics memories since he fell in love […more…]

The Lobero Theatre is by far the oldest performing arts venue in Santa Barbara. In fact, it’s actually the longest […more…]

SBMA Galleries Reopen to the Public on May 11  The Santa Barbara Museum of Art (SBMA) is pleased to welcome […more…]

Rachel Simon would be the first to admit she was blessed by the circumstances of her birth.  Her father is […more…]

Finally, after a five-year, $50-million capital campaign to renovate the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, in the spring of 2021 […more…]