Visual Arts
The Art of Peter Meller
Two new exhibitions and a book explore the delightful and enigmatic art of a man who was primarily known as an art historian until after his death. Read story.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Up Close Up with Tami Snow
Plum Goods will host new works throughout the month of July. Read story.
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Barbara Parmet at Wall Space Gallery
In her current show at Wall Space Gallery, photographer Barbara Parmet exhibits still images with the depth and narrative complexity of short films. Read story.
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Art From Scrap to Host One Night Stand This August
The annual one-night-only art exhibit and raffle will return to Gallery 27 on August 11. Read story.
Monday, June 25, 2012
Portrayal/Betrayal at the SBMA
The summer photo show at the SBMA explores the many facets of portraiture. Read story.
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Summer Arts Preview 2012: Visual Art
Laurel Beckman, Brian Bress, and Mario Ybarra Jr. will exhibit works in Santa Barbara this summer. Read story.
Thursday, June 21, 2012
UCSB Grad on Permanent Display at LAX
Ryan Lamb's “Five Dimensional Parade” is part of the airport's new exhibit of video art. Read story.
Thursday, June 14, 2012
June’s 1st Thursday Offerings
First Thursday continues to grow and improve as more people turn out and more galleries get involved. Read story.
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Hugh Margerum Reinvents Tic-tac-toe
Hugh Margerum is exhibiting a group of collaborative paintings he has created by playing tic-tac-toe with people. Read story.
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Art Along the Creek
A celebration of the arts with music under the trees along Mission Creek. Read story.
Friday, May 25, 2012
Behind the Wheel at SBMA
This group show brings together images from the museum’s collection that depict the way Southern Californians have mythologized their lives spent driving. Read story.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Goldyne and Levin
Joseph Goldyne’s paintings of waterfalls are a fascinating example of “late style.” Read story.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Multiplicity
Art From Scrap and MichaelKate both feature interesting group shows this spring. Read story.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Alice Hutchins at Jane Deering Gallery
Alice Hutchins, who made Santa Barbara her home from 1991 until her death in 2009, was an important figure in the international avant-garde scene of the 1960s. Read story.
Monday, April 16, 2012
David Hockney’s Recent Landscapes
The recent David Hockney landscape exhibition at the Royal Academy left more questions than answers. Read story.





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