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What’s on at the Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara

by Community Contributor • February 16, 2022 • Comments Off

Featuring work by Patricia Ayres, Simone Forti, Miguel Angel Payano Jr.,
Paul Mpagi Sepuya, and Gabriela Ruiz, This Basic Asymmetry is now on view through Sunday, April 17, 2022. Click here to read more about this exhibition.

Visit us today! Admission to all exhibitions at MCASB is free. Hours: Wednesday–Saturday 11 am–5 pm, with extended hours on Thursday until 8:00 pm. Sunday 12-5 pm. Visitor information >>>

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Calling artists living and working in Santa Barbara, Ventura, and San Luis Obispo counties! Artists in the Tri-Counties are invited to submit their concepts for the Earth Day Mural 2022 via an online portal. Applications will be accepted until Friday, March 11 @ 5 pm PST. Read more >>>

SAVE THE DATE
Saturday, March 26, 2022

MCASB’s Annual Fundraiser is back!
Artist and meme-maker @jerrygogosian, our unofficial art world narrator cuts through the BS, makes us laugh and cry, and reminds us of our collective absurdity. Join in a dynamic discussion led by @jerrygogosian about the art world, art market, and how museums continue to serve artists and their communities.

FAMILY SUNDAY WORKSHOPS
Sunday, February 27, 2022
Sunday, March 20, 2022
11 AM – 12 PM

Join us for Family Sunday Workshops on-site at MCASB! Teaching artist Chelsea Willett will lead participants of all ages in creating a bust sculpture using clay and found objects. Workshop participants will create a bust that represents what their imaginations look like in physical form.

This event is FREE for MCASB Family Members and $15 for non-members. Not a member yet? Join the MCASB family now, or register for the event here. Members must register in advance by emailing us.

CURATED COCKTAILS
Thursday, March 3, 2022
6-8 PM

Enjoy Happy Hour with art, music, and friends at MCASB during Curated Cocktails — a popular culture and libations series, presented in conjunction with Downtown Santa Barbara’s monthly 1st Thursdays. Enjoy after-hours museum access, signature cocktails, DJ sets, and interactive art experiences.

THIRD THURSDAY STUDIO
Thursday, March 17, 2022
6-8 PM

Join us for a hands-on workshop at MCASB. Teaching artist Chelsea Willett will lead participants in creating organic figurative forms using clay and found objects. Inspired by the current exhibition at MCASB, This Basic Asymmetry the workshop will explore our inner worlds, channeling them into our work as figurative or abstract representations.

This event is FREE for MCASB Members and $15 for non-members. Not a member yet? Join the MCASB family now, or register for the event here. Members must register in advance by emailing us.

MCASB members provide crucial support for our groundbreaking exhibitions and innovative community programming. Membership offers a variety of ways to engage deeply with contemporary art and explore its myriad interactions within society and culture.

Click here to learn more about membership benefits.