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 | October
SAFE SBC
The Strategic Alliance to Fight Exploitation Santa Barbara County (SAFE SBC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working to create a community where every person can live free from trafficking and exploitation. Through education, awareness, and collaboration, SAFE SBC helps people recognize the signs of both sex and labor trafficking, understand how to respond, and work together to prevent exploitation before it happens.
Alongside a countywide network of partner agencies, SAFE SBC also supports survivors as they rebuild their lives, regain independence, and move forward with dignity and hope. As the first organization of its kind in California, SAFE SBC believes lasting change begins with a community that is informed, connected, and willing to act.
Freedom to Flourish, the 3rd annual gala for SAFE SBC taking place October 10th, is an evening of purpose and possibility, gathering the community in Santa Barbara to celebrate precious lives impacted through the progress made in our unified fight against human trafficking and exploitation. The Clearing by Hilary Brock (shown here) will be auctioned at the gala to benefit SAFE SBC. Tickets for the gala can be purchased on the SAFE SBC website HERE
Wines with Soul | October
Sandhi Wines + White Buffalo Land Trust
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 month, we are proud to welcome Sandhi Wines. Here, winemaking is rooted in a deep connection to the land—working with nature, expressing its character, and giving something back along the way.
Since 2021, Sandhi has partnered with White Buffalo Land Trust, a Santa Barbara County nonprofit dedicated to restoring healthy soils, increasing biodiversity, and advancing regenerative agriculture. At White Buffalo’s 1,000-acre Jalama Canyon Ranch, Sandhi purchases the entire crop of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes from its five-acre vineyard, crafting wines that reflect this remarkable landscape while directing proceeds from their sales back to the Land Trust.
The partnership brings together thoughtful winemaking and responsible land stewardship, creating wines that celebrate not only where they come from, but what can be given back.
