25th Annual Santa Barbara Studio Artists’ Open Studios Tour

Save the Date! Labor Day weekend

Santa Barbara Studio Artists Celebrates 25 Years of Creative Excellence with Annual Open Studios Tour

Tour Dates: Saturday–Monday, Sept. 5-7, 2026, 11-5 pm

Opening Reception: Friday, Sept. 4, 5:00–8:00 PM at the Community Arts Workshop (CAW), 631 Garden Street, Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Studio Artists (SBSA) is proud to announce its 25th Annual Open Studios Tour, taking place over Labor Day weekend, September 5–7, 2026. This milestone silver anniversary invites art collectors and enthusiasts into the private creative sanctuaries of the Central Coast’s working artists.

The celebration begins with an Opening Reception and Preview Exhibition on Friday, Sept. 4, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at the Community Arts Workshop (CAW). In honor of the 25^th anniversary, the evening will feature a special retrospective of memories from the past quarter-century. Guests will also enjoy an exclusive “first look” at representative works from all 24 participating artists, providing the perfect opportunity to curate a custom tour route for the weekend ahead.

“The 25^th anniversary is a testament to the enduring bond between Santa Barbara’s artists and the community,” says SBSA President Francis Scorzelli. “The tradition of visiting an artist’s studio creates a rare personal connection, and we are honored to welcome visitors from across the country to experience the vibrancy of our local talent.”

2026 Featured Artists & Media

This year’s tour showcases a diverse array of disciplines, including sculpture, contemporary abstract painting, symbolism, paper art, and assemblage. Featured artists for 2026 include:

• Danuta Bennett – Contemporary Abstract & Symbolic Realism
• Eric Saint Georges – Sculpture
• Cynthia Martin – Contemporary Abstract
• Leslie Ekker – Sculpture & Assemblage
• Marilyn McRae – Paper Art
• Susan Tibbles – Painting & Assemblage
• Sarita Reynolds – Contemporary Abstract

All 2026 Participating Artists by Neighborhood

• Santa Barbara & Montecito: Misa Art, Danuta Bennett, Ann Shelton Beth, William Dalziel*, Jeanne Dentzel*, Leslie Ekker, Karen Fedderson, Brian Kuhlmann*, Kathy Leader, Paulo Pereira Lima*, Cynthia Martin, Sarita Reynolds, Joan Rosenberg-Dent, Francis Scorzelli, Susan Tibbles, Brian Woolford.
• West Santa Barbara, Hope Ranch & Goleta: Pamela Benham, Marilyn McRae, Jean Range*, Nurit Ruckenstein*, Eric Saint Georges, Ann Sanders, Marlene Struss, Gerry Winant.

 *Denotes New Member

Tour Details & Tickets

The self-guided tour runs Saturday through Monday, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Guests can explore 24 unique studios spanning from Montecito to Goleta.

Tickets: $25 (children under 12 free) are available online starting June 1 at www.SantaBarbaraStudioArtists.com.

In-Person Sales: Tickets will also be available at the Community Arts Workshop (CAW) during the reception and throughout the tour weekend.

Art with a Mission: Benefiting Adam’s Angels

In keeping with its tradition of philanthropy, SBSA will donate a portion of this year’s ticket proceeds to Adam’s Angels ( https://www.adamsangels-sb.org/). Born from the urgent needs of the COVID-19 pandemic, this all-volunteer nonprofit provides essential clothing, toiletries, and food to Santa Barbara’s unsheltered residents. By attending the tour, patrons directly support street survival equipment and hardship relief for our community’s most vulnerable neighbors.

For more information about the 2026 Open Studios Tour, visit www.SantaBarbaraStudioArtists.com. or call (805) 280-9178.