SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art Women’s Board is pleased to announce the return of the popular event Art of the Table, Saturday, June 7, 2025, to be held in the Museum’s art galleries. Last held in 2018, this year’s event will feature dramatic and imaginative tablescapes created by eleven designers of local and national acclaim, each inspired by a specific work of art from the Museum’s collection.
Featured designers:
- Cabana Home – Caroline Thompson and Steve Thompson
- Coast2Coast Collection – Holly Murphy
- Diani Living – Natalie Olivares
- Marc Normand Gelinas
- Habitat Home – Kaitlyn Tapp
- Harrison Design – Jamie Hallows
- Hogue & Co. – Jerry Peddicord
- House of Honey – Tamara Kaye Honey
- Emily Joubert Home & Garden – Jennifer Williams
- Maison K – Kimberly Hayes
- Porch – Diana Dolan
The evening begins at 5 p.m. with an exclusive preview for sponsors, offering the first look at the table designs and an opportunity to meet the designers in an intimate setting. At 6 p.m., ticketed guests will join sponsors and designers for wine, hors d’oeuvres, and a chance to view the stunning displays. From traditional and elegant dining tables to imaginative, whimsical installations, these unforgettable creations are sure to inspire and delight.
Tickets are $450 per person. Sponsorship and underwriting opportunities are available. Proceeds from Art of the Table support world-class exhibitions and innovative educational programming for the Santa Barbara community.
“Art of the Table is such a fun and inspiring evening. I love seeing how local designers bring their creativity to the table—literally—drawing from the Museum’s amazing collection, said Paula Farrington, President, SBMA Women’s Board. “It’s a great chance to meet the designers, enjoy some wine and bites, and support the Museum’s exhibitions and education programs. This year, we’re especially proud that the Women’s Board is providing major support for the upcoming fall exhibitionImpressionist Revolution: Monet to Matisse from the Dallas Museum of Art—a remarkable showcase of some of the most beloved artists in art history.”
The Women’s Board of the Santa Barbara Museum of Art was established in 1951, ten years after the Museum opened. The Board’s purpose is to support the Museum by raising funds for its exhibitions, acquisitions, educational programs, and special projects. The Women’s Board is comprised of over one hundred active and sustaining members, who organize and sponsor fundraising events each year that also promote community awareness of and interest in the Museum. The Women’s Board is a principal funder of the highly anticipated The Impressionist Revolution: Monet to Matisse from the Dallas Museum of Art and Encore: 19th Century French Art at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, opening October 5, 2025.
For ticket sales or more information regarding Art of the Table, please visit sbmawb.org or contact Karen Kawaguchi at 805.884.6428 or kkawaguchi@sbma.net
The Santa Barbara Museum of Art is one of the finest museums on the West coast and is celebrated for the superb quality of its permanent collection. Its mission is to integrate art into the lives of people through internationally recognized exhibitions and special programs, as well as the thoughtful presentation of its permanent collection.
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