MCA Santa Barbara

We advance creativity and inspire critical thinking through meaningful engagement with the art of our time.

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Join us for a conversation ft. LA-based artist Rosha Yaghmai where she'll discuss her current exhibition at MCASB. This event is free for everyone. Register now to book your tickets early: https://t.co/phYBJVv2OV

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Tune in on Thursday 11/4 @ 3pm PST for an episode of Downtown Business Spotlight @downtownsantabarbara featuring Alexandra Terry, MCASB Chief Curator, Diane & Ralph Waterhouse, & Andi Garcia. Moderated by Charles Donelan @sbindependent. Register now: https://t.co/nxvKUfC72k

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Tune into this virtual panel on Community Art in the Digital Age on 09/29/21 @5pm PST! Registration details in our bio. The panel is moderated by ELA Fellow Tess Reindhart & features Uproot Artist Coalition w/ artists Amanda (Mandy) Harris Williams, Harvest Keeney, & Leah Moment.

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The Light Elephant arrives tomorrow, Thursday, September 23, and brings with it an exciting public program hosted at MCASB in the coming weeks! Check our website for more details.

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Join us NEXT WEEK to welcome the Light Elephant, on view at MCASB from September 23 to October 2, 2021. Visit our Main Gallery to get up close and personal and learn more about the Light Elephant's journey through Downtown Santa Barbara over the past month!

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Do you enjoy attending exclusive exhibition previews and presentations? If you said yes, consider becoming a Supporting Circle member today!

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Have you seen Light Elephant around Downtown Santa Barbara? MCASB is delighted to be hosting Light Elephant, a “site reflective” inflatable public art program, in our Main Gallery this month. Visit our website for more information and make sure to follow @lightelephantsb!

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REMINDER: Your last chance to visit "Unending" is THIS WEEKEND from Thursday to Sunday, 11 AM - 5 PM! Congratulations once again to the UCSB MFA 2020 Cohort!

Thank you to those who have already visited. We are excited to see you again with a new exhibition soon.

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Today is the last day to vote for MCASB as Best Museum. If you haven't already, please consider voting for us in @sbindependent Reader's Polls (link in our bio). You have until TONIGHT 11:59PM!

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I spy with my little eyes ....

A Light Elephant is a site-reflective inflatable public art program. Be sure to follow and engage with @lightelephantsb as it travels in Santa Barbara! #lightelephant #whathappened #whatishappening #whatwillhappen

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Join us TOMORROW for the 2020-21 Emerging Leaders in the Arts (ELA) Community Presentation. Learn more about the projects that these amazing fellows have undertaken this last year and help us celebrate their achievements!

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Have you visited "Unending" yet? Visit the exhibition featuring Serene Blumenthal, Kio Griffith, Megan Koth , Marshall Sharpe, Thomas Stoeckinger, and David White from Thursday - Sunday, 11 am - 5 pm! Please don't forget that masks are required in the galleries. See you soon!

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MCASB is passionate about supporting and celebrating our local creative community. If you are too, become a member today! By joining the MCASB family, you help facilitate future opportunities for artists.

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Have you heard? The latest issue of Lum Art Magazine is here! This free Santa Barbara-based contemporary art magazine features artists and cultural activities of the California Central Coast. Pick up a copy, and catch a glimpse of us on the back cover, at the MCASB Front Desk!

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Have you signed up for your MCASB Membership yet? Our wonderful friend, artist @barretboisson encourages you to support the arts and your community by supporting MCASB! JOIN TODAY!

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MCASB is pleased to present the UC Santa Barbara Master of Fine Arts 2020 cohort exhibition “Unending” on Aug. 21, 2021!

“Unending” features the work of Serene Blumenthal, Kio Griffith, Megan Koth, Marshall Sharpe, Thomas Stoeckinger, and David Wesley White.

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ATTENTION SANTA BARBARA: The time has come! Show us some love by voting for MCASB as the Best Museum on @sbindependent's Best Of 2021 Readers' Poll! You can vote for us until September 1st on our Linktree!

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Something cool is coming soon...

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Join us for this FREE virtual talk on S.B. murals/public art TOMORROW, 8/05 at 12pm! Registration details in bio.

Panel: Sarah Dildine, MCASB Exhibitions Manager, Julia Campos, MCASB Museum and Visitor Services Coordinator, and Rachel Heidenry, local art historian and art critic

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Members get discounted tickets and first priority to lectures, screenings, and panel discussions. MCASB hosts a variety of events for community members of all ages! Join today!