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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Third Thursday Studio | Mini Movies
Join filmmaker Ted Mills as he leads you through a mini filmmaking workshop! Create visual poetry, video haikus, and miniatures of light, color, and sound.…
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Contemporary Art UNLOCKED
How do you “read” art? Learn to look closely and brush up on your visual literacy skills in our monthly one-hour art appreciation meetup. Join…
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Curated Cocktails | Portraits of America
Contemporary art. Cocktails. Local DJs. Interactive art experiences. Iconic American drinks, art activities, and a contemporary spin on Americana sounds by DJ Free Range make…
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Artist Talk | James Benning
Join artist and prolific filmmaker James Benning, who will speak about works on view in James Benning: Quilts, Cigarettes & Dirt (Portraits of America), followed…
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Seminar | Colin Gardner on James Benning
Colin Gardner, Professor of Integrative Studies and Critical Theory, UCSB, will draw from his latest publication in James Benning’s Environments as a basis for discussion…
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Last Look | Abaseh Mirvali & Maiza Hixson
Catch the final hours of Lara Favaretto over a glass of wine from exhibition sponsor Presqu'ile Winery. Enjoy refreshments on the terrace before an exclusive…