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The Mystery Continues at SBMA

Published on May 20, 2013 in Cultural Calendar, Datebook, Fine Art, Galleries, nonprofits and Web Exclusives.
Courtesy of SBMA

Courtesy of SBMA

© Smagal | Dreamstime Stock Photos & Stock Free Images

© Smagal | Dreamstime Stock Photos & Stock Free Images

Mystery in Masterpieces is back by popular demand! The Women’s Board of Santa Barbara Museum of Art (SBMA) is bringing back the unique and popular fundraising event, Mystery in Masterpieces, on Saturday, June 1 from 6–9 p.m. at SBMA.

The elegant evening includes out-witting the devious clue master and competitive sleuthing in high style surrounded by great works of art—not to mention fine wine, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres that will stimulate your inner detective, helping you follow the clues hidden in the masterpieces and ultimately unravel the mystery. If your detective devices triumph, you’ll win some exceptional prizes!

All proceeds will go to the SBMA Women’s Board, which since 1951 has contributed to the museum’s programs, produced a broad array of cultural activates and purchased works of art for the permanent collection.

The event is black-tie optional, but wit is mandatory! To purchase tickets or for additional information regarding the Santa Barbara Museum of Art Women’s Board, visit its website.

-Alexis O. Kafkis

 

 

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Sullivan Goss Reveals Exciting New Exhibition

Published on May 20, 2013 in Cultural Calendar, Datebook, Fine Art, Galleries and Web Exclusives.
Experience the masterful and thought-provoking artwork of Angela Perko! Sullivan Goss—An American Gallery will showcase the Santa Barbara-based painter in her fifth solo exhibition from June 6–September 1.
Painting by Angela Perko Courtesy of Sullivan Goss

Woman with a Red Earring, Reading
Painting by Angela Perko
Courtesy of Sullivan Goss

Angela Perko is a stylized, Modernist painter whose work touches upon the early inspirations of Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Cubism. Before beginning her exhibition career 11 years ago, Perko studied with landscape painter Michael Drury. Inspired by the city of Santa Barbara, she has recast the Courthouse, Mission, Arlington, Granada and more within her architectural landscapes. Her artwork embodies art history, poetry and prose, and her new figurative works focus on the role of women in both life and art. The most exciting feature of Perko’s highly anticipated exhibition presents the female form in a large scale, abstract illustration that is completely original to both her and the viewer. Her newest body of work includes five large scale paintings of women—representations of the female form that have never been seen at this scale before. In addition to her re-creation of the female anatomy, Perko will also feature her catalog ANGELA PERKO, which contains her newest works as well as an overview of her work throughout the past decade. Copies of the catalog will be available for sale at the opening reception on 1st Thursdays.

Come see the wondrous exhibition while it lasts!
-Ashley Somerfeld
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That’s A Wrap! SBCC Closes Two Exhibitions

Published on May 16, 2013 in Cultural Calendar, Datebook, Galleries and Web Exclusives.

With summer fast approaching, chapters are closing for many students (cue “Pomp and Circumstance”)—including several artists from Santa Barbara City College. But before the 2012-13 school year is all said and done, don’t miss out on two amazing student exhibitions at SBCC’s Atkinson Gallery and Atkinson Gallery Annex before they close this Friday, May 17.

courtesy of SBCC

Atkinson Gallery, courtesy of SBCC

The Atkinson Gallery showcases six Annual Student Exhibitions of contemporary art each year, featuring a wide range of styles and media created by international, national, regional and student artists. Because talent is overflowing at this school, the gallery’s Annex, located on-campus in a satellite location, also hosts student exhibitions. You’ll be impressed with Erosion/Corosion, the current exhibition in which students have taken their personal interpretation, inspiration and research to deliver works that reflect the deterioration of physical substances, natural and synthetic.

For more information and for a list of featured artists, click here.

—Colette Taylor

 

 

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The 13th Annual Buddha Abides

Published on May 15, 2013 in Cultural Calendar, Datebook, Fine Art, Galleries, nonprofits and Web Exclusives.
Courtesy of sbartsblog.com

Courtesy of Santa Barbara Arts Blog

WWBD? What would Buddha do? He would be thrilled to see today’s Santa Barbara community honoring the Buddhist practice at the Buddha Abides Contemporary Art Exhibit—that’s for sure!

The 13th Annual Buddha Abides Exhibit is currently located at Santa Barbara Frame Shop and Gallery (1324 State St., Suite J, in Arlington Plaza) and will run through June 5. The exhibit provides a forum where Buddhism-influenced works by local contemporary artists can be appreciated and purchased.

In honor of the first paramita of Buddhism—which is generosity—20% of the sales profits from the exhibit will be donated to Santa Barbara Domestic Violence Solutions and Tibetan Children’s Village in India.

Take a break from the bustle of State Street to enjoy the Zen of this contemporary exhibit. For more information on the exhibit, visit SB Arts Blog.

-Alexis O. Kafkis

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CAF Awarded NEA Grant!

Published on May 12, 2013 in Cultural Calendar, Fine Art, Galleries, nonprofits and Web Exclusives.
Courtesy of CAF

Courtesy of CAF

Congratulations are in order for Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum (CAF)! They were recently awarded a National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Art Works grant for their excellence and merit in the arts, which will go toward supporting Forum Lounge.

CAF is a non-profit, non-collecting art space dedicated to the exhibition, education and cultivation of the arts of our time. Included in the CAF line-up of contemporary exhibits is Forum Lounge, a series of free performance-based events. The series is a great opportunity for Santa Barbara residents to experience unique performances that are typically only found in more urban venues. This grant will allow CAF to continue celebrating the often under-represented medium of performance art.

Forum Lounge curator Heather Jeno Silva expresses her excitement in the NEA’s decision in not only supporting CAF but also in reiterating the importance of performance art in contemporary arts practices. With the new grant, “We promise a varied selection of new and emerging American and international artists who work at the forefront of this genre,” says Silva.

Artists for the upcoming 2013-2014 Forum Lounge Season include: Animal Cracker Conspiracy, The Bridge Club, Ellie Ga, and Julia Landosa Barbois. Be sure to check out these newly supported and nationally recognized events!

For more information on CAF and Forum Lounge visit their website or visit them in Paseo Nuevo.

-Alexis O. Kafkis

 

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Carpinteria and Summerland’s 7th Annual Artists Studio Tour

Published on May 10, 2013 in Cultural Calendar, Datebook, Fine Art, Galleries and Web Exclusives.

May 11-12, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Carpinteria and Summerland’s 7th Annual Artists Studio Tour

Spend Mother’s Day weekend touring studios of local artists in Carpinteria and Summerland. A portion of sales proceeds benefit the Carpinteria Valley Arts Council to promote and support local artists.

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Save Face at SBTC 2nd Friday

Published on May 8, 2013 in Cultural Calendar, Datebook, Galleries and Web Exclusives.
Courtesy of SBTC

Courtesy of SBTC

TGI(2nd)F! It’s that time of the month again when Santa Barbara Tennis Club premiers a new exhibition, and this month, the art is all About Face—the face to face the world, the inner face, original face, counter face. Let’s face it, this is one exhibit you won’t want to miss!

Artists Sara Lytle, Neal Crosbie, Barry Spacks, Carey and Clarke and Henry Rasmussen have together created a “dauntless daring of an unrelenting kind” that will alter our perceptions at face value. Between the “abstract explorations of the world beyond” and “curious imaginings teased by provocative words,” you will never see a face the same way.

Save face and visit the exhibition between May 10–June 8. For more information, visit the website here.

—Colette Taylor

 

 

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Studio Tour Art Show

Published on May 8, 2013 in Cultural Calendar, Datebook, Fine Art, Galleries and Web Exclusives.

May 9-June 3 Studio Tour Art Show

Participating artists from Carpinteria and Summerland’s 7th Annual Artists Studio Tour exhibit one to two pieces from their galleries during this show.

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Jane Deering Leads Studio Tours This Month

Published on May 8, 2013 in Cultural Calendar, Fine Art, Galleries and Web Exclusives.
Courtesy of Santa Barbara Arts blog

Courtesy of The Santa Barbara Art Blog

May is a great month to learn about contemporary art! Join Jane Deering, Santa Barbara gallery owner,  as she leads viewers through studios and explains the concept behind contemporary art during the May Jane Deering Studio Tours. This month’s tours feature an array of works-in-progress by Santa Barbara contemporary artists. Upcoming tours will take place on May 11 and May 23. This three-part series (the first tour was on May 4) includes photography, drawing, painting, print and sculpture by Linda Ekstrom, Phoebe Brunner, Mary Heebner, Birgit Faustmann, Ann Diener and Alice Hutchins presented by Merrily Peebles. Continue reading ‘Jane Deering Leads Studio Tours This Month’

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Warhol’s World in Song

Published on May 7, 2013 in Cultural Calendar, Datebook, Fine Art, Galleries, Music, Music and Web Exclusives.

May 8, 8 p.m. Warhol’s World in Song

In celebration of a gift of more than 100 photographs by the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, student interns at the Art, Design & Architecture Museum at UCSB are organizing an exhibition of selected Polaroids and prints by the famed artist. In conjunction with the show, pianist and UCSB alumna Victoria Kirsch and sopranos Suzan Hanson and Shana Blake Hill present an eclectic evening of music inspired by the iconic pop artist.

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