Beautiful Journey Project Coming to MSME

EVENT
February 22nd, 5-7PM The Museum of Sensory & Movement Experiences We’re thrilled to announce the arrival of Beautiful Journey, an immersive art exhibition coming to our Museum of Sensory & Movement Experiences this February. A collaborative project, produced by Peter Brill and created by a team of cutting …

Meet The Arts Fund Show

OPENING
February 14th, 3-5PM The Arts Fund Community Gallery / FREE ADMISSION Meet (or re-meet) The Arts Fund and learn about our programs! In 2023, The County of Santa Barbara Arts Fund celebrated 40 years of supporting art & community. Come learn about our rich history and the evolution of …

2024 Teen Arts Mentorship Exhibition

OPENING RECEPTION
November 15th, 5-8PM The Arts Fund Community Gallery / FREE ADMISSION Visit our Community Gallery to see the annual Teen Arts Mentorship Exhibition, our annual show featuring work from the emerging high school artists of Santa Barbara County! The opening reception will take place during the bimonthly La …

Plaza Palooza

EVENT
November 3rd, 12-4PM The Michael Towbes Library Plaza, Santa Barbara Public Library The Arts Fund will be tabling at Plaza Palooza, the grand opening of the Michael Towbes Library Plaza on Sunday, November 3rd from 12-4pm. Come say hi, learn more about our programs, and check out opportunities to get involved! …

Spectrum of Identity Art Show

OPENING EVENT
October 12th, 5-8PM The Arts Fund Community Gallery / Tickets by donation; contact SBTAN The Santa Barbara Transgender Advocacy Network (SBTAN) presents the “Spectrum of Identity Art Show: Celebrating Trans and Neurodiverse Artists.” Following the opening event, admission will be free; the show will remain on display …

UCSB ART & Art History Welcome Fair

EVENT
October 2nd, 3:30-5PM UCSB Arts Building The Arts Fund will be tabling at the second annual UCSB Art and History of Art and Architecture department’s Welcome Fair on Friday, October 2nd, 2024 from 3:30-5pm in the UCSB Arts Building. Come say hi, learn more about our programs, and check out some opportunities to get involved! This year the …

2024 Pacific Pride Festival

EVENT
August 24th, 11AM-7PM Chase Palm Park Field / FREE ADMISSION Come see us at booth #40 during Pacific Pride Festival! We’re excited to support our vibrant LGBTQ+ community in Santa Barbara County with a day of food, music and family friendly fun and celebration. Stop by our booth …

APIDA Heritage Month Celebration

EVENT
May 11th, 3:15-3:30PM Little Acorn Park, Isla Vista / FREE ADMISSION Come celebrate APIDA heritage month with us as we and Isla Vista Recreation & Parks District (@ivrpd) unveil a mural by local UCSB artist Riqui! The reveal will take place 3:15-3:30 in Little Acorn Park. After the …

Synthetic Realms: a Multimedia Concert

EVENT
December 10th, 4PM Museum of Sensory & Movement Experiences / FREE ADMISSION Join us for a combined program of audiovisual compositions by Constantin Basica and Andrew A. Watts. The works ponder on contemporary and futuristic issues related to global climate change, artificial intelligence, time travel and time loops, …

2023 Teen Arts Mentorship Exhibition

OPENING RECEPTION
November 17th, 5-8PM The Arts Fund Community Gallery / FREE ADMISSION The Arts Fund is honored to showcase a youth centered show from teens in Santa Barbara, Goleta, Santa Maria, and Lompoc. Join us in celebrating the 12 local student artists during the upcoming La Cumbre Art Walk …