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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Walkthrough and Artist Talk | Light Elephant
Join us for a talk led by Iman Djouini, Assistant Teaching Professor, UCSB, and Jonathan Taube, Architectural Designer, and Lecturer, UCSB, whose "site reflective" project…
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ELA Community Presentations
Mark your calendars and tune into the Community Presentations by our ELA Fellows. Arleen Arreola, Sydnie Pace, and Tess Reinhardt will be reviewing the impact of their…
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Live Performances by Shana Moulton and Irene Moon
MCASB Members are invited to join us in person for special performances by artists Shana Moulton and Irene Moon. Doors open at 5 pm, with…
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Full Moon Ritual led by Ashe Brown of Pura Luna Apothecary
Join Ashe Brown of Pura Luna Apothecary for a night of ritual, creativity, and community. Honoring the Full Moon in Aquarius at MCASB! THIS EVENT…
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Artist Talk | Shana Moulton
Join us for a conversation between artist Shana Moulton and Alexandra Terry, Chief Curator. The pair will discuss Moulton's current exhibition at MCASB The Invisible…
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In Conversation | The Vulnerability of Creativity
What role does vulnerability play in creative and artistic practice? How can we embrace, and be empowered by, the anxieties we face as creative beings?…