happenings
Thursday, December 4th 5PM - 8PM
1st Thursday Art Walk
“Inside This Place” opens 1st Thursday at Art & Soul. Marlyn Daggett’s work reveals home as a place where memory, imagination, and light intertwine. Her layered, expressive paintings create dreamlike interiors alive with movement and presence, inviting viewers to enter a world shaped by reflection, discovery, and quiet celebration.
Her large-scale paintings often inhabit a dreamlike atmosphere where imagination and observation meet. Within these works, light becomes both subject and feeling, illuminating moments of connection and renewal. Each painting offers a space that feels alive, inviting the viewer to pause, look closely, and experience a sense of calm energy.
Marlyn’s work has been collected throughout the United States. Her paintings continue to reach audiences drawn to their depth, radiance, and celebration of life. Through her art she invites viewers to share in a world shaped by color, memory, and the enduring warmth of human connection.
FRIDAY December 12th from 6–8 PM
Celebrate with Art & Soul
Celebrate the holiday season and our first year on State Street on Friday, December 12th from 6–8 PM. Enjoy an evening of live music, fine wines, and delicious bites as we toast this milestone together. We’ll be offering a special collection of small artworks by our artists during the evening — perfect for the gift-giving season. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
This past year, we have been honored to represent more than twenty-five incredibly talented artists, sharing their stories and passion with you through their art, conversations, and community gatherings. We’ve supported vital non-profit organizations through our Art with Heart program, and we’ve hosted creativity and wellness workshops designed to spark inspiration and nourish the soul. We’ve poured countless glasses of wine graciously provided by some of Santa Barbara’s finest local vintners, and served delicious bites from restaurants we love.
But most importantly, we’ve embraced — and been embraced by — this extraordinary arts community here in the heart of Santa Barbara.
As we look ahead, we remain deeply committed to fostering connection, championing creativity, and celebrating the artists who make this place so vibrant. Thank you for being part of our story. Here’s to a joyful holiday season — and to many more years of art, laughter, and shared moments together.
