Past Events
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Free Play Member Reception
Join the Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara for the opening reception of Free Play, an exhibition that brings contemporary furniture, architecture, artworks, and objects…
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In Conversation: Alternative Art Spaces
Join artists André Sousa and Mauro Cerqueira, curators of the project space, Uma Certa Falta de Coerência (A Certain Lack of Coherence), based in Porto,…
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takepart | makeart: Artist Talk with Cruz Ortiz
Join MCASB and UCSB's Department of Art and College of Creative Studies for a presentation and conversation with Texas-based painter, print maker, and socially engaged…
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Home Visit USA
April 27, 20177:00 pm - 9:00 pmHome Visit USA, a participatory performance by internationally-renowned German artist collective Rimini Protokoll is part of the exhibition Rimini Protokoll: City as Stage. The performances…
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takepart | makeart: Artist Talk with Tanya Aguiñiga
Tanya Aguiñiga, a prominent social practice artist from Tijuana, Mexico, will discuss her involvement in MCASB’s public art initiative, takepart | makeart within the broader…
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takepart | makeart: Creating Empathy Through Art
The Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Rape Crisis Center are partnering together during Sexual Assault Awareness Month to raise awareness about…
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Home Visit USA
April 20, 20177:00 pm - 9:00 pmHome Visit USA, a participatory performance by internationally-renowned German artist collective Rimini Protokoll is part of the exhibition Rimini Protokoll: City as Stage. The performances…
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Third Thursday Studio: Fun Flags
Show your true colors and create a flag sculpture inspired by works in the exhibition Bloom Projects Exchange Series: Bean Gilsdorf, Soft Actor. MCASB Director…
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DISRUPTION 2017: Studio Nite ¡en Vivo!
Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara's eagerly-awaited annual spring benefit DISRUPTION will take place Tuesday April 18th, at the historic Arlington Theater. DISRUPTION: Studio Nite…
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3rd Annual Tastemakers Conference: Living and Sustaining a Creative Life
Calling all creative professionals and students! Join the Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara (MCASB) for a dynamic evening of learning, sharing, and networking. The…
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Home Visit USA
April 13, 20177:00 pm - 9:00 pmHome Visit USA, a participatory performance by internationally-renowned German artist collective Rimini Protokoll is part of the exhibition Rimini Protokoll: City as Stage. The performances…
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Slow Art Day
MCASB invites museum attendees to look slowly at our current exhibitions and find out how you see differently when you do that. Special tours that…
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Curated Cocktails
DJ Myster Mause will perform a special set while attendees sip on signature cocktails and participate in hands-on art activities. The Museum is open late…
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takepart | makeart: Ribbon Cutting and Community Celebration
Art, food, festival, and fun on the pier with Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara! In partnership with Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea…
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takepart | makeart: Group Bike Ride With Bici Centro and Artist Cruz Ortiz
Join BiciCentro's cycling instructors and artist Cruz Ortiz for a family-friendly group ride from BiciCentro down to Santa Barbara's waterfront, where we'll be celebrating the…
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In Conversation: Contemporary Design and Architecture in SB
Join us for an intimate conversation led by MCASB executive director and chief curator Miki Garcia with architect Michael Patrick Porter, architecture critic and curator…
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takepart | makeart: Poster-Making Workshop con El Johnny the Satellite
Come make your own poster with artist Cruz Ortiz and his Screen-printing, music-making bicicleta, El Johnny the Satellite! This event is free and open to…