On view | July 24 – August 30, 2026
COSAS DE LA VIDA
Presented during Santa Barbara's Fiesta season, Cosas de la Vida is a two-person exhibition featuring new works by celebrated Santa Barbara artists Pedro De La Cruz and Olivia Joffrey.
A timely reflection on the stories we inherit, the burdens we carry, and the traditions and experiences that connect us, the exhibition explores the many "things of life" that shape our shared human experience through celebration, humor, reflection, and resilience.
Please join us for 1st Thursday on Thursday, August 6th, from 5–8PM for an opportunity to meet the artists, enjoy a taste of Ranchero Whiskey, and celebrate Fiesta with special guests Flamenco! Santa Barbara and Timo Nunez Arte Flamenco from 6:30-7PM.
Through color, story, and perspective, Cosas de la Vida invites us to celebrate what it means to be human—and the moments, both ordinary and extraordinary, that connect us all.
The Atelier Collective
Art & Soul is pleased to present unique and inspiring creative spaces that tell the stories of individual artists within the collective spirit of the gallery. From familiar names to emerging talents, these intimate galleries deliver art with commanding presence. Experience these galleries within the gallery—curated for closer connection to the art.
Art With Heart | July-August
Lobero Theatre
Art has the power to inspire, connect, and give back. Each month at Art & Soul, we donate a portion of our proceeds to a charitable organization that reflects our current exhibition or the passions of our featured artists. It's our way of honoring the deeper connections between creativity, community, and compassion.
By supporting Art & Soul, you’re not only investing in meaningful art—you’re also helping to make a positive impact, one exhibition at a time.
For Cosas de la Vida: The Things of Life, we are honored to support the Lobero Theatre, an organization that has been at the heart of Santa Barbara's cultural life for more than 150 years. As California's oldest continually operating theatre, the Lobero has long been a gathering place where art, music, dance, storytelling, and community come together, enriching generations of Central Coast residents and visitors alike.
The partnership is especially meaningful because featured artist Pedro De La Cruz shares the Lobero's commitment to celebrating the spirit of Santa Barbara through art. In 2025, Pedro was selected as the cover artist for the Lobero's BACKSTAGE magazine, where he created a vibrant interpretation of the historic theatre that celebrates performance, creativity, and the importance of community. His artwork imagined the Lobero alive with music, color, and people—an expression of the same joy, connection, and cultural pride that defines his paintings in Cosas de la Vida.
If you prefer to donate directly to the Lobero Theatre, please click HERE.
Wines with Soul | July–August
Ranchero Whiskey
At Art & Soul, we believe that great art deserves a perfect pairing. Each month, we feature a wine that complements the spirit and style of our current exhibition.
This summer, in addition to FAIRWEATHER wines, we are proud to feature Ranchero Whiskey. A California-born whiskey brand crafted for good company, Ranchero Whiskey was created by Matthew Pifer and Brad Zacharias, as a nod to the exclusive Rancheros Visitadores riding tradition.
Ranchero honors those who shaped the Central Coast of California and continue to do so today, defined by hard work and grounded in a simpler way of living. That spirit lives on through the brand, carried forward by those who value authenticity, stewardship, and time well spent in good company.
