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 | Demi Boelsterli
Join us for a conversation between artist Demi Boelsterli and Alexandra Terry, Chief Curator, MCASB. Demi will speak about her artistic practice and art projects…
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The Seventh Schism: Lucid Ooey Gooey | Virtual Performance Art Festival
On the occasion of the exhibition Shana Moulton: The Invisible Seventh is the Mystic Column MCASB is pleased to present The Seventh Schism: Lucid Ooey…
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In Conversation | Arts Writing & Publishing
Join us for a round-table discussion on writing about art with contemporary art curators James Glisson (SBMA) and Alexandra Terry (MCASB), artist Nathan Hayden, and…
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Three Perspectives on Contemporary Painting: A Conversation with Suzanne Hudson, Math Bass, and Christina Quarles (via Zoom)
In her forthcoming book Contemporary Painting (Thames and Hudson, April 2021), Los Angeles-based art historian and critic Suzanne Hudson considers painting as a vibrant and sometimes…
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Virtual Conversation Part Two | Genevieve Gaignard and Alexandra Terry
Virtual Conversation Part Two | Genevieve Gaignard and Alexandra Terry Join us for a 2-part virtual conversation with artist Genevieve Gaignard and MCASB Curator Alexandra…
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Virtual Conversation Part One | Genevieve Gaignard and Alexandra Terry
Virtual Conversation Part One | Genevieve Gaignard and Alexandra Terry Join us for a 2-part virtual conversation with artist Genevieve Gaignard and MCASB Curator Alexandra…