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ON VIEW IN THE ATELIER THIS SUMMER
WORLD CLASS SANTA BARBARA
Explore World Class Santa Barbara at Art & Soul this summer—a vibrant, limited-edition exhibition celebrating the people, places, and culture that define our city. Presented by Friends of State Street, the show features twelve original, hand-pulled silkscreen posters by acclaimed artist Jake Early, each spotlighting an iconic State Street landmark.
Paired with bilingual mini-documentaries by filmmaker Isaac Hernandez, this immersive series invites you to connect with Santa Barbara’s past and future. Posters are available framed or unframed, individually or as a set. Proceeds support initiatives that build pride, ownership, and community through Friends of State Street.
On View June 20 - July 20, 2025
Blue Skies, Shimmering Seas
Blue Skies, Shimmering Seas returns on Friday, June 20 with a special offering of the most recent en plein air paintings by Brad Betts, inspired by the Preview Weekend’s events.
This exhibition showcases the luminous five-year journey through Santa Barbara as seen through the eyes of celebrated marine artist Brad Betts, a Signature Member of the American Society of Marine Artists. Betts brings his East Coast mastery to the California coastline with a series of en plein air paintings that capture the region’s radiant light, lush gardens, and iconic architecture.
From golden-hour coastlines to sunlit bougainvillea, Betts’s plein air paintings evoke the rhythm, beauty, and soul of the American Riviera.
Opening Reception July 26, 2025
¡Viva La Fiesta!
Celebrate the vibrant spirit of Santa Barbara this July with ¡Viva La Fiesta!, an exhibition showcasing the dynamic works of Pedro De La Cruz.
Drawing inspiration from the city's cherished Old Spanish Days Fiesta—a tradition since 1924 that honors Santa Barbara's rich cultural heritage through music, dance, and gatherings —De La Cruz pays vibrant tribute to Santa Barbara’s beloved Fiesta traditions — alive with color, culture, and community.
Join us for an opening reception to welcome the Fiesta Season on Friday, July 26th, from 5 – 8 PM, complete with mariachi, flamenco dancing, and a chance to meet the artist. The exhibition will be on view through August 31st.
