On view | October 1 – November 1, 2026
SALT + LIGHT
New Works by Hilary Brock
Santa Barbara native Hilary Brock is a contemporary oil painter known for serene, light-filled landscapes inspired by the California coast and inland valleys. Through layered washes, atmospheric color, and an intuitive sensitivity to light, her paintings capture not simply the appearance of a place, but the feeling of being there—a sense of stillness, openness, and quiet restoration.
In SALT + LIGHT, Brock turns her attention toward the water, introducing a new body of work inspired by a lifelong fascination with the way light moves across its surface. Sunlight sparkles and shifts; dusk softens the horizon; moonlight catches the waves. These fleeting moments become both subject and metaphor.
While the series marks a new exploration for Brock, it remains deeply connected to the landscapes for which she is known. At its heart is the same desire to capture those moments when the natural world asks us to slow down and become fully present.
For Brock, these paintings are also deeply personal—rooted in memories of long, unhurried hours by the ocean with the people she loves. SALT + LIGHT is ultimately about more than water or light. It is about connection: to place, to one another, and to ourselves.
ARTIST RECEPTION
Thursday | October 1st | 5–8PM
Art & Soul | 1323 State Street | Santa Barbara CA
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 | September
The Unity Shoppe
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.
This September, we are proud to support Unity Shoppe, a Santa Barbara institution that has been serving this community with dignity, respect, and choice – while fostering hope, stability, and self-sufficiency – for more than a century.
Since 1917, Unity Shoppe has provided essential resources to individuals and families throughout Santa Barbara County, including food, clothing, school supplies, holiday assistance, employment support, and services for seniors. At the heart of every program is a simple but powerful philosophy: Dignity, Respect, and Choice.
Today, Unity Shoppe serves thousands of local residents each year through eight key programs, including its Client Services Free Store, Back to School and Holiday Toy Shoppe programs, JobSmart, Senior Program, Unity Delivers, Transitional Assistance Program, and an extensive Volunteer Program. Its Gift and Thrift Shoppe further supports this work, with proceeds directly benefiting Unity Shoppe programs.
Although we always love supporting organizations AND artists through the sale of art, if you prefer to donate directly to the Unity Shoppe, please click HERE.
Wines with Soul | September
Margerum Wines
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 September, we are proud to welcome back Margerum Wine Company. Committed to crafting handcrafted wines from the highest quality grapes—wines that truly reflect the place where they are grown, Margerum is guided by old-world techniques and a hands-on approach, creating wines with character, personality, and a true sense of place. Voted a Top Ten Tasting Room in America by Newsweek and Best Winery in Santa Barbara two years running, we invite you to experience Margerum here at the gallery and at their tasting room in the heart of the Funk Zone.
