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Film Night | READERS
READERS, 2017 Runtime: 1 hr 48 min. Join MCASB for a special evening screening of READERS following the Artist Talk by James Benning. Refreshments will be…
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Artist Talk | James Benning
Join artist and prolific filmmaker James Benning, who will speak about works on view in James Benning: Quilts, Cigarettes & Dirt (Portraits of America), followed…
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Seminar | Colin Gardner on James Benning
Colin Gardner, Professor of Integrative Studies and Critical Theory, UCSB, will draw from his latest publication in James Benning’s Environments as a basis for discussion…
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Screening | READERS
READERS, 2017 1 hr 48 min. In his film READERS, James Benning confronts viewers with four long takes of four individuals silently reading a book…
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Opening Reception | James Benning: Quilts, Cigarettes & Dirt (Portraits of America)
Join us at MCASB as we celebrate the opening of James Benning: Quilts, Cigarettes & Dirt (Portraits of America) with tunes by DJ Val-Mar Records,…
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Last Look | Abaseh Mirvali & Maiza Hixson
Catch the final hours of Lara Favaretto over a glass of wine from exhibition sponsor Presqu'ile Winery. Enjoy refreshments on the terrace before an exclusive…
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Body Disco!
Come one, come all to the most fashion-forward dance art experience of the season! For one night only, Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara will…
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Third Thursday Studio | Spinning
Join us for an engaging evening of creation, experimentation, and conversation over art and a glass of wine from Presqu’ile Winery. The Third Thursday Studio…
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Teen Arts Collective | 200X: Yesterday’s Youth
Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara Teen Arts Collective proudly debuts 200X: Yesterday’s Youth, an exhibition of new works reflecting seven unique perspectives on growing…
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Curated Cocktails | Facciamola Ancora!
Contemporary art. Cocktails. Local DJs. Interactive art experiences. Let’s do it again! Curated Cocktails is back with an Italian twist inspired by the current exhibition,…
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Third Thursday Studio | Booking
Join us for an engaging evening of creation, experimentation, and conversation over art and a glass of wine from Presqu’ile Winery. The Third Thursday Studio…
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In Conversation | Exhibition Makers Vol. 1
Have you ever wondered what it takes to make an exhibition? Join us for an in-depth conversation with internationally acclaimed curators, exhibition managers, and preparators…
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Curated Cocktails | Facciamo Festa!
Contemporary art. Cocktails. Local DJs. Interactive art experiences. Let’s do it again! Curated Cocktails is back with an Italian twist inspired by the current exhibition,…
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Third Thursday Studios | Casting
Join us for an engaging evening of creation, experimentation, and conversation over art and a glass of wine from Presqu’ile Winery. The Third Thursday Studio…
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In Conversation | Emerging Leaders in the Arts
Did you know that in 2018 only 12 percent of senior leaders in American museums were people of color? Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara…
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Opening Reception | Lara Favaretto
Join us at MCASB as we celebrate the opening of a new exhibition by artist Lara Favaretto. Lara Favaretto, in collaboration with Rennie Collection, Vancouver,…
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Third Thursday Studio | Crime and Remorse: Shadow Stories
Investigate the lighter side of your dark side with writer and artist Simon Kiefer who will help participants explore the gifts hidden in our shadows…
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Curator Talk | Alexandra Terry: Ask the Dust
Curator Alexandra Terry discusses the work of Bloom Projects artist Beatriz Olabarrieta and her ongoing interest in writing, drawing, and collaboration with other artists, musicians, and…
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