On view | September 3 – September 27, 2026
COLORS OF THE COAST
New Works by Sylvan Butera Rich
In Colors of the Coast, Santa Barbara artist Sylvan Butera Rich turns her attention inward, translating the familiar landscapes of the California coast through memory, intuition, and an increasingly expressive use of color.
The body of work began during a season when Rich found herself accompanied by the persistent calls of a nesting owl family near her Santa Barbara studio and along her early morning runs. In ancient traditions, the owl has long been associated with intuition, abundance, and an ability to perceive what remains hidden. When the owls suddenly fell silent in midsummer, Rich recognized the moment not as an ending, but as a transition—the quiet integration of something that had been taking shape beneath the surface.
That shift can be felt throughout these new paintings. Familiar mountains, beaches, palms, gardens, and architecture remain, but observation gives way to instinct. Forms soften and expand, perspective becomes fluid, and unexpected passages of pink, violet, turquoise, ochre, and green transform the recognizable landscape into something remembered and felt.
Blending the natural world with an internal one, Colors of the Coast celebrates the landscape not simply as a place we inhabit, but as something that inhabits us. At its heart is Rich's belief that abundance is cyclical: born through attention and incubation, realized through creative expression, and ultimately completed through giving back to the community that sustains us.
Join us for an Artist Reception on Thursday, September 3rd from 5–8PM. The exhibition will be on view through September 27th.
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 | 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.
