Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara — Día de los Muertos Celebrations  Continue through November 5th

Our Dia de los Muertos celebrations kick off our year end giving campaign, and we would be so grateful and honored to have your support. It has been just over 10 months since a new leadership team reopened the Museum. We ask for your much needed support to take us into the new year. We are so incredibly grateful for the many individuals, foundations, and business that have been early adopters.

Please consider making a donation online here or contact us at development@mcsantabarbara.org. Thank you!

For a limited time, any donation of $1,000 or more will receive a special gift from Oaxaca as a thank you. We have worked with Bany Vargas of La Calenda to curate and source unique gifts from some of the most important makers in Oaxaca. When you make a donation online please leave us a note that you would like to receive a special gift (value: $50-$100), and we will send you more details.

Check out the great images from the event here at Santa Barbara Independent!

5:00 pm Paint at Paseo: Riko Rivera
De la Guerra Place at Paseo Nuevo
Register here

Join transgender artist Riko Rivera for a free 90-minute outdoor painting event at Paseo Nuevo to learn acrylic painting and create your own painting to celebrate the Day of the Dead. Canvases, paints, aprons and brushes will be provided for all ages to enjoy a relaxing evening of music and art. Participants will be able to take home their beautiful paintings as a souvenir.

Participa con Riko Rivera un artista transgénero en un evento gratuito de 90 minutos de pintura al aire libre en el Paseo Nuevo para aprender pintura acrílica y crear tu propio cuadro para celebrar el Día de los Muertos. Se proporcionarán lienzos, pinturas, mandiles y pinceles para todas las edades para disfrutar de una tarde relajante de música y arte. Los participantes podrán llevarse a casa sus hermosas pinturas como recuerdo.

6:00 pm: Artist Talk with Cameron Patricia Downey on the occasion of the exhibition Orchid Blues, in conversation with Frederick Janka.

7:00 – 9:00 pm: After hours reception featuring experimental Blues sounds by by Minneapolis based musicians Booboo and Yonci.

Michael Montenegro is an activist, historian, (Community Heritage advocate), multimedia artist, and founder of Chicano Culture SB, 2014. His work focuses on local Chicana/o/x culture and consists of graphic design, mixed media, articles, photos, videos, archiving, and producing culturally relevant events. He’s the founder of SB Mural Bike Ride, an annual bike ride that celebrates local history and culture via murals – happening on 11/4/24. This year will be the 9th event.

Questions, preguntas: hello@mcasantabarbara.org