Creative Resistance: The Artist’s Perspective

CREATIVE RESISTANCE/The Artists Perspective on Our Changing World: Group exhibition explores visions on our changing world. 

Santa Barbara — August 8th and August 9th 2025

“Creative Resistance/The Artists Perspective on Our Changing World” is a two-day exhibition that brings together 40 + artists, each presenting a single work that reflects their perception, reaction, and vision for resistance in our current era. Featuring works across painting, sculpture, photography, mixed media, and installation, this exhibition aims to provide a powerful platform for creative expression, engaging the community in a dialogue about the role of art in times of upheaval.

Opening reception is August 8th 5:00pm to 8:00pm.

Exhibit will run through August 9th 12:30pm to 4:00pm

The Exhibit will be held at the: Santa Barbara Community Arts Workshop – 631 Garden Street, Santa Barbara CA 93101. 

 

This independent event provides a space where art becomes a tool for reflection, resistance, and social change.

“Creative Resistance” includes works by:

Baret Boisson, Ginny Brush, Neil Campbell, Diane Daly, Lee Anne Dollison

Adrienne De Guevara, Terry Duffy, Nina Dunbar, Andi Garcia, Andrew Gartner

Inga Guzyte, Sol Hill, Jane Jacobs, Colleen M. Kelly, Rod Lathim, Dan LeVin

Michael Long, Diane Mackenzie, Sharyn Main, Melody Malek, Judy Nilsen

Peggy Oki, Tom Padzerka, Barbara Parmet, Tristan Partridge, Alex Ramirez, Rod Rolle

Bonnie Rubenstein, Helene Schneider, Melissa Sokol, Tama Takahashi, 

Dug Uyesaka, Sue Van Horsen, Wanda Venturelli, Laura Walker Ragan, 

Daniel York, Seyburn Zorthian.

This Event Will Include: 

• Live performances by local musicians 
• A postcard-writing protest project 
• Food and drink, and gathering spaces 
• A brief keynote from a local activist
• Photo documentation and a post-event catalog