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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July Curated Cocktails | KCRW Summer Nights
FREE. ALL AGES. OUTDOORS. Savor warm summer nights with art, cocktails, and live music from KCRW DJ Aaron Byrd at Museum of Contemporary Art Santa…
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smART Talk | Danny Meza
Join local artist Danny Meza in conversation with Nathan Vonk, owner of Sullivan Goss - An American Gallery, as they examine Meza’s unique artistic style…
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Curator Talk: Play it Again
MCASB Associate Curator Alexandra Terry examines the idea of repetition as rehearsal and homage of source materials and direct references in the work of Cecily…
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Third Thursday Studio | Digital Sculpture
Explore the connections between traditional handcrafting and digital processes with sculptor Emily Baker, MFA, after discussing the 3D scanned and printed works in the exhibition…
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Artist Talk | Andy Coolquitt
Hear artist Andy Coolquitt talk about his exhibition Andy Coolquitt: i need a hole in my head, opening at MCASB’s satellite space at Hotel Indigo…
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Curated Cocktails | Sundowner Secrets
Enjoy an evening at Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara with delicious signature cocktails, interactive art activities, vintage Latin tunes by the duo Transatlantic Phenomenon,…