SANTA BARBARA — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara members are invited to be part of an exclusive preview prior to the opening of the exhibition N. Dash. Abaseh Mirvali, Chief Curator, Executive Director & CEO, MCASB will be joined…
SANTA BARBARA — Please join us at Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara (MCASB) as we celebrate the opening of the solo-exhibition of New York-based artist N. Dash in the MCASB Main Galleries at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22 at 653…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Join Us! We, at the Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara (MCASB), were thrilled to kick-off Fiesta weekend with the opening reception of Bloom Projects: Brian Rochefort, Absorption by the Sun! Not only…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Opening this Week! Join us Thursday, August 1, 2019 from 7 – 9 pm for a reception celebrating the opening of the new MCASB exhibition, Bloom Projects: Brian Rochefort, Absorption by the Sun. RSVP Here On…
SANTA BARBARA — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara. In Conversation | Music – Dance – Performance Wednesday, 25 September 2019 from 6-7 pm How do sound, movement, spaces, and audiences converge? Join Dance Educator and Choreographer Meredith Cabaniss, Founder…
SANTA BARBARA — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara. Performance Reading & Book Signing | Jacki Apple: Performance, Media, Art, Culture Thursday, 3 October 2019 from 7:30-9 pm Please join us for a performance reading, discussion, and book signing with…
SANTA BARBARA — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara. Cocktails. Local DJs. Interactive art experiences. Thursday, 3 October 2019 from 7-9 pm Enjoy Curated Cocktails at MCASB inspired by the current exhibition Ari Benjamin Meyers: Kunsthalle for Music. Delicious drinks,…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter ONLY TWO WEEKS LEFT! James Benning: Quilts, Cigarettes & Dirt (Portraits of America) Closing Sunday, July 14, 2019 Summer is finally here! Please join us for the amazing July programming MCASB has to…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter UPCOMING EVENTS June 23rd – 29th, 2019 JOIN US! The final week of June is full of exciting events here at MCASB, including an opportunity to meet the artist behind our September show, Ari Benjamin Meyers:…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter UPCOMING EVENTS JUNE SCREENINGS READERS, 2017 Sunday, June 2, 2019 | 3 pm MCASB RSVP here » Sunday, June 16, 2019 | 3 pm MCASB RSVP here » Sunday, June 23, 2019 | 3 pm…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Opening this Week! Join us Thursday, May 16, 2019 from 6 – 9 pm for a reception celebrating the opening of new MCASB exhibition, James Benning: Quilts, Cigarettes & Dirt (Portraits of America). Plus,…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter UPCOMING EVENTS MAY SCREENINGS READERS, 2017 Sunday, May 19, 2019 | 3 pm | MCASB RSVP here » Thursday, May 23, 2019 | 6:30 pm | MCASB Join MCASB for a special evening screening…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Join us! Thursday, May 16, 2019 from 6 – 8 pm for a reception celebrating the opening of new MCASB exhibition, James Benning: Quilts, Cigarettes & Dirt (Portraits of America). RSVP Here Want to…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter UPCOMING EVENTS NOW ON VIEW Lara Favaretto On view February 12 – April 28, 2019 Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara is pleased to present Lara Favaretto, featuring works spanning Turin, Italy-based artist Lara Favaretto’s…
SANTA BARBARA — The Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara will present Lara Favaretto through April 28 at 653 Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara Lara Favaretto, in collaboration with Rennie Collection, Vancouver, Canada, features works spanning Lara Favaretto’s more than 20-year career and marks…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter UPCOMING EVENTS OPENING FEBRUARY 12 Lara Favaretto On view February 12 – April 28, 2019Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara is pleased to announce its upcoming exhibition, Lara Favaretto, featuring works spanning Turin, Italy-based artist…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Did you know that in 2018 only 12 percent of senior leaders in American museums were people of color? Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara is taking steps to change that! Join Abaseh Mirvali, Executive…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter MCASB is looking forward to an exciting December! Staff have prepared a Holiday Gift Guide to inspire your shopping as you take care of all the art lovers on your list. Plus, don’t…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Dear MCASB Supporter, It’s been a heartbreaking week in California. As the Camp, Woolsey, and Hill Fires continue to burn, MCASB would like to do our part to help aid the victims, as…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter UPCOMING EVENTS COMING SOON Kota Ezawa: The Crime of Art On view November 11, 2018 – February 3, 2019Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara is pleased to present Kota Ezawa: The Crime of Art,…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Join us! Saturday, November 10 from 6 – 8 pm for a reception celebrating the opening of two new exhibitions, Kota Ezawa: The Crime of Art and Bloom Projects: Beatriz Olabarrieta, Ask the Dust. RSVP here Kota Ezawa, Empty Frame,…
Mirvali Launches the Next Phase in MCASB History with Expanded International Programming and Plans for a New Museum SANTA BARBARA — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara (MCASB) announced today that it has appointed Abaseh Mirvali as its new Executive Director,…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter UPCOMING EVENTS EXHIBITIONS ON VIEW Barry McGee: SB Mid Summer Intensive On view July 1 – October 14, 2018MCASB is pleased to present Barry McGee: SB Mid Summer Intensive, a solo exhibition featuring a…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter POLLS NOW OPEN! MCASB needs your vote. Cast your ballots now through August 29 and help us win the title of Best Museum in Santa Barbara. UPCOMING EVENTS EXHIBITIONS ON VIEW Barry McGee: SB…
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Click here for the entire e-newsletter UPCOMING EVENTS EXHIBITIONS ON VIEW Barry McGee: SB Mid Summer Intensive On view July 1 – October 14, 2018MCASB is pleased to present Barry McGee: SB Mid Summer Intensive, a solo exhibition featuring a sprawling…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Summer 2018 is gearing up to be an exciting time at MCASB! Don’t miss your last chance to see Cecily Brown: Rehearsal and Bloom Projects Exchange Series: Midori Hirose, Of The Unicorn (and the Sundowner Kids) before we say goodbye on…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter We are excited to let you know about some changes to MCASB Membership. Along with a logo refresh, we will be rolling out new membership options on May 17, 2018. Our new membership structure ensures a…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter UPCOMING EVENTS The Bevy Friday, May 18, 7 – 10 pm MCASB Main Space For one night only, experience Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara transformed into a 1960s London club. Enjoy scrumptious…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter You’re Invited Join us at MCASB on Saturday, June 30 from 6 – 8 pm for a reception celebrating the opening of the new exhibition, Barry McGee. RSVP now! Image and logo courtesy The Artist Museum of Contemporary Art Santa…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter UPCOMING EVENTS EXHIBITIONS ON VIEW Cecily Brown: Rehearsal On view January 28 – June 3, 2018 MCASB Main Space Cecily Brown: Rehearsal, curated by Claire Gilman, Senior Curator at The Drawing Center, is the…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter UPCOMING EVENTS EXHIBITIONS ON VIEW Cecily Brown: Rehearsal On view January 28 – June 3, 2018 MCASB Main Space Cecily Brown: Rehearsal, curated by Claire Gilman, Senior Curator at The Drawing Center, is the…
Click here for entire e-newsletter UPCOMING EVENTS EXHIBITIONS ON VIEW Cecily Brown: Rehearsal On view January 28 – June 3, 2018 MCASB Main Space Cecily Brown: Rehearsal, curated by Claire Gilman, Senior Curator at The Drawing Center, is the artist’s…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter It’s been a tough couple of weeks in our corner of the world. As the Thomas Fire rages on in Santa Barbara, we are mindful of the damage it has already caused in…
Click here to view the entire e-newsletter UPCOMING EVENTS EXHIBITION ON VIEW Guatemala from 33,000 km: Contemporary Art, 1960 – Present On view September 17 – December 17, 2017 MCASB, 653 Paseo Nuevo, Upper Arts Terrace, Santa Barbara Community Arts Workshop,…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Dear Friend of MCASB, This was an exciting year filled with change and growth for the Museum. Born out of a commitment to inclusivity and accessibility, we launched takepart | makeart: arte para todos,…
Click here to view the entire e-newsletter UPCOMING EVENTS AT MCASB EXHIBITION ON VIEW Guatemala from 33,000 km: Contemporary Art, 1960 – Present On view September 17 – December 17, 2017 MCASB, 653 Paseo Nuevo, Upper Arts Terrace, Santa Barbara Community…
SANTA BARBARA — Join us for happy hour at Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara with signature cocktails, hands-on art activities, special DJ sets, and free admission to the exhibition Guatemala from 33,000 km: Contemporary Art from 1960 – Present. Part…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter EXHIBITION ON VIEW Guatemala from 33,000 km: Contemporary Art, 1960 – Present On view September 17 – December 17, 2017 MCASB, 653 Paseo Nuevo, Upper Arts Terrace, Santa Barbara Community Arts Workshop, 631 Garden…
SANTA BARBARA — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara. Create a personal palette of hues, tints, tones, and shades with color expert Monika Molnar-Metzenthin and apply the color scheme on a three dimensional object in the style of Diana de…
SANTA BARBARA — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara. Join Hellen Ascoli, artist, performer, and museum educator at Museo Ixchel, Guatemala City as she discusses her work at the intersection of education, craft, traditional fiber arts, and contemporary ideas. October 18, 2017…
SANTA BARBARA — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara: Meet Guatemalan artist and museum educator Hellen Ascoli and experience weaving with a traditional Mayan backstrap loom. Be part of a fun evening of creation, experimentation, and conversation over art and wine!…
SANTA BARBARA — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara. Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara and Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art are proud to present a symposium focusing on Guatemalan visual art production from the 1960s to the present day as the…
SANTA BARBARA — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara: Combine traditional and contemporary fiber arts! Meet Guatemalan artist and museum educator Hellen Ascoli and experience weaving with a traditional Mayan backstrap loom. Space is limited, so be sure to RSVP here to…
SANTA BARBARA — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara: Celebrate Contemporary Art from Guatemala with refreshments, entertainment, and special tours at the full hour! Join us for an interactive weaving activity with Guatemalan performance artist Hellen Ascoli at the Community Arts Workshop!…
SANTA BARBARA — Join us for happy hour at Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara with signature cocktails, hands-on art activities, special DJ sets, and free admission to the exhibition Guatemala from 33,000 km: Contemporary Art from 1960 – Present.…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Miki Garcia, Executive Director, and Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara Board of Trustees invite you to celebrate the opening of Saturday, September 16, 2017 In Conversation: Co-Curators Miki Garcia and Emiliano Valdés, 4:30 –…
SANTA BARBARA — The Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara will present “Artist Talk with Tanya Aguiñiga” at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 26 at the Physical Science Building Room 101, Santa Barbara City College Aguiñiga, a prominent social practice artist from Tijuana, Mexico, will discuss…
SANTA BARBARA — The Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara will present Julia Barbosa Landois at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 3 at 653 Paseo Nuevo, Upper Arts Terrace, Santa Barbara. Visit http://www.mcasantabarbara.org/node/187 for more information.
