Past Events
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September Curated Cocktails | KCRW Summer Nights
FREE. ALL AGES. OUTDOORS. Savor warm summer nights with art, cocktails, and live music from KCRW DJ Travis Holcombe at Museum of Contemporary Art Santa…
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Curator Talk | Alexandra Terry: Artistic Process in Contemporary Practice
Taking the art work of Barry McGee as a starting point, Associate Curator Alexandra Terry explores contemporary artistic process both inside the studio and during…
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2018 Summer Members’ Party
Museum members are invited to a festive soirée celebrating their continued engagement with MCASB. Mar y Val will be spinning vinyl all night, as artist…
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Third Thursday Studio | Types: Design a Sign
Explore words, letters, and typography in the exhibition Barry McGee: SB Mid Summer Intensive! Develop a personal type or font and then design a one of…
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August Curated Cocktails | KCRW Summer Nights
FREE. ALL AGES. OUTDOORS. Savor warm summer nights with art, cocktails, and live music from KCRW DJ Raul Campos at Museum of Contemporary Art Santa…
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smART Talk | Michael Matheson
Michael Matheson will speak about his work that combines historical references to folk art, Americana, and popular culture in large woodblock prints as well as…
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Third Thursday Studio | Toons: Make a Face
Look for Barry McGee’s signature cartoon faces throughout the exhibition, Barry McGee: SB Mid Summer Intensive, then create your own cast of cartoon characters with…
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smART Talk | Inga Guzyte
If those skateboards could talk! Join Inga Guzyte in conversation with Nathan Vonk, owner of Sullivan Goss - An American Gallery, discussing how her one-of-a-kind…
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July Curated Cocktails | KCRW Summer Nights
FREE. ALL AGES. OUTDOORS. Savor warm summer nights with art, cocktails, and live music from KCRW DJ Aaron Byrd at Museum of Contemporary Art Santa…
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Opening Reception | Barry McGee: SB Mid Summer Intensive
Join us at Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara for an opening reception celebrating our new summer exhibition, Barry McGee: Mid Summer Intensive! This solo…
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smART Talk | Danny Meza
Join local artist Danny Meza in conversation with Nathan Vonk, owner of Sullivan Goss - An American Gallery, as they examine Meza’s unique artistic style…
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Rehearsal: The Causerie
This event will feature best-selling author Sarah Thornton in conversation with Jessica Silverman, owner of the Jessica Silverman Gallery in San Francisco. Discussing her influential…
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Curator Talk: Play it Again
MCASB Associate Curator Alexandra Terry examines the idea of repetition as rehearsal and homage of source materials and direct references in the work of Cecily…
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MCASB Teen Arts Council presents: Intro to Self | Artists’ Reception
Join us for an artists' reception to celebrate the work of our Teen Arts Council in their new exhibition, Intro to Self. Museum of Contemporary…
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Rehearsal: The Harvest
Focusing on the theme of sustainability, this event will explore the relationship between art, bees, and food and consider how each cultivates community. Celebrating the…
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Rehearsal: The Bevy
For one night only, experience Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara transformed into a 1960s London club. Enjoy scrumptious bites and themed cocktails, as live…
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Opening Reception | Andy Coolquitt
Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara, in partnership with Hotel Indigo Santa Barbara, is pleased to present Andy Coolquitt: …i need a hole in my…
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Third Thursday Studio | Digital Sculpture
Explore the connections between traditional handcrafting and digital processes with sculptor Emily Baker, MFA, after discussing the 3D scanned and printed works in the exhibition…