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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Opera Santa Barbara presents: Laura Kaminsky & Mark Campbell in Conversation @ MCASB
Join us for a discussion with Laura Kaminsky, composer, & Mark Campbell, co-librettist, of As One, the most performed contemporary opera in America today. As…
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Third Thursday Studio
Join us for a hands-on workshop on-site at MCASB. Teaching artist Chelsea Willett will lead participants in creating organic figurative forms using clay and found…
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In Conversation | Seeping Into History: Oil Touches Everything
Join us on Saturday, March 12 for a panel discussion led by UCSB students as part of Seeping Into History: Oil Touches Everything a UCSB print/public…
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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…
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CANCELLED: Curated Cocktails | Feat. Artist Walkthrough and cocktails by Augie’s Agave
Join us for a special edition of MCASB's Curated Cocktails on Thursday, January 6, 2022! Learn more about our current exhibition Drifters from exhibiting artist…
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CANCELLED | Third Studio Studio | Wall Hangings
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been canceled. We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to welcoming you to our next Third Thursday…