happenings
STATE STREET: Friday, February 21st from 5-7pm
Conversations with Artists
Nika Vaeshun with Belle Hahn
"Through the art that is created, spirit channels a surge of emotions, sensations, colors and retrieval.”
Sit down with us on State Street and embark on a spiritual journey with Santa Barbara artist and healer Nika Vaeshun, and guest artist and philanthropist Belle Hahn. Learn about Nika Vaeshun's spiritual journey and connection to the natural and metaphysical realms in her current exhibition, “Medicine Woman”, where each piece invites the viewer into a space of reflection, awakening, and communion with the transcendent.
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Friday, February 21st from 5-7pm.
Meet and Greet from 5-5:30, the conversation begins promptly at 5:30pm.
IN THE ARTS DISTRICT- 1323 State Street
State Street: Saturday, February 22nd
Kava and Yoga Nidra
Nika Vaeshun
What is Yoga Nidra? Yoga Nidra is a gentle form of guided meditation, offering numerous benefits for physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Involving deep relaxation and a state of consciousness between waking and sleeping, we will drop in together with kava tea and share an intention, with gentle sound and deep guided meditation. In closing, Nika will also offer hands on gentle craniosacral adjustments for those who wish. Donations welcome! Please bring your yoga mat 🙏🏻
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Saturday, February 22nd, from 4-6pm
IN THE ARTS DISTRICT - 1323 State Street
FUNK ZONE: FEBRUARY 21st - 23rd
HEARTS FOR ARTS
Heart for Arts is a heartfelt tribute to the 19 artists whose creative vision shaped our Funk Zone gallery. Proceeds from the evening will go directly to these artists and to support various artist funds in Santa Barbara—continuing our commitment to uplifting this creative community.
The final weekend for this show is Friday, February 21st - Sunday February 23rd, 12-6pm. The Funk Zone gallery will close permanently on Sunday, February 23rd.
Although we’re closing this chapter in the Funk Zone, our ARTS District gallery at 1323 State Street will remain open, and we’re actively seeking a new Funk Zone location to build an inclusive community arts space. In the meantime, our neighbors at Lama Dog will take over the current space, expanding their business and bringing new energy to 116 Santa Barbara Street.
We are incredibly grateful for the support of our artists, patrons, and the Santa Barbara community. Join us as we celebrate the past, embrace the present, and look forward to an inspiring future for the arts.
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Friday, February 21st - Sunday, February 23rd, from 12-6pm
IN THE FUNK ZONE - 116 Santa Barbara Street
State Street: Thursday, March 6th
First Thursday on State Street
Art & Soul is thrilled to present The RePurpose of Life, a solo exhibition by visionary artist Talia Van-Son, opening on Thursday, March 6, in conjunction with Santa Barbara’s First Thursday Art Walk.
THE REPURPOSE OF LIFE is an expression of the power of reinvention. Van-Son’s art is full of possibility and playfulness. Attuned to the magic of serendipity, she finds beauty in vintage and overlooked objects, transforming them into something new and extraordinary.
Opening just ahead of International Women’s Day, The RePurpose of Life also reminds us that transformation lies at the heart of both art and life. Van-Son’s work reflects the fearless creativity that has long driven women to reimagine, rebuild and reshape the world around them.
Thursday, March 6th from 5-8pm
IN THE ARTS DISTRICT - 1323 State Street
