Adults
Artist Talks
MCASB offers several artist talks each year featuring visiting and local artists, scholars, curators, and other special guests. These conversations provide the Santa Barbara community with the opportunity to engage with exhibiting contemporary artists, learn about their processes and inspirations, and participate in creative, intellectual discussion.
Curated Cocktails
Enjoy Happy Hour with art, music, and friends at Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara during Curated Cocktails -- a popular culture and libations series, presented in conjunction with Downtown Santa Barbara’s monthly 1st Thursdays.
Located on the beautiful Paseo Nuevo Upper Arts Terrace in the heart of Santa Barbara, Curated Cocktails feature unique themes inspired by the current exhibitions.
Enjoy after-hours museum access, signature cocktails, DJ sets, and interactive art experiences.
Visiting Artist Series
MCASB’s Visiting Artist Series (VAS) pairs teaching artists with select non-profit organizations for (multi-visit) educational workshops that combine conversation and hands-on experimentation, inspire creativity and critical thinking, and promote meaningful engagement through contemporary art. Visiting Artist Series workshops can be held on site and off site.
To inquire about Visiting Artist Series (VAS) workshops please contact our Engagement Department at engagement@mcasantabarbara.org.
Past Events for Adults
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Curated Cocktails | KCRW Summer Nights
Contemporary art. Cocktails. KCRW DJs. Interactive art experiences. Enjoy a summer night art party at Curated Cocktails: Summer Nights with KCRW, an unforgettable evening of art…
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Scholar Talk | Jenni Sorkin: Ceramics in Context
Southern California has a rich history of ceramics practice in the post-war era up through the present 21st century moment. This talk offers an overview…
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Artist Talk | Brian Rochefort
Join artist Brian Rochefort for an exclusive walk through the current exhibition Bloom Projects: Brian Rochefort, Absorption by the Sun as he shares about his…
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Science Talk | Robin Matoza: The Inaudible Rumble of Volcanoes
Volcanoes are not only spectacular agents of creation, but also of destruction. Serene mountains awaken from dormancy to threaten nearby populations and disrupt the global…
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In Conversation | Exhibition Makers Vol. 3
Have you ever wondered what it takes to make an exhibition? Alexandra Terry, Associate Curator and curator of the exhibition Bloom Projects: Brian Rochefort, Absorption…
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CANCELLED | Third Thursday Studio | Alchemy: Bath Bombs and More
*Note that this event has unfortunately been cancelled* Come play with soap, scents, and suds and create bath bombs inspired by the explosively colorful vessels…