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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Artist Talk | Hellen Ascoli, Artist as Mediator
Join Hellen Ascoli, artist, performer, and museum educator at Museo Ixchel, Guatemala City as she discusses her work at the intersection of education, craft, traditional…
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Curated Cocktails
Join us for happy hour at Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara with signature cocktails, hands-on art activities with Chelsea Willet, a special set by…
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Third Thursday Studio: Bananarama | Patterns
Inspired by the political works of Moisés Barrios alter images from popular culture with painted patterns to create new meanings. Be part of a fun…
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In Conversation: Curators Emiliano Valdés and Miki Garcia
Curators Emiliano Valdés and Miki Garcia, as well as artists featured in the exhibition Guatemala from 33,000 km will speak about their work in the…
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Third Thursday Studio: Sun Catchers
Pick, fuse, and design! Embrace the Santa Barbara sunshine by creating a sparkling sun catcher out of colored stained glass and make colors dance in…
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August Curated Cocktails: Summer Nights with KCRW
Enjoy the beauty of warm summer nights, art, and music with a live set from KCRW DJ Raul Campos at MCASB. Located on the beautiful…