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November 2008

New Events | Continuing Exhibits

1, Sat. > “ArtWalk,” : a show of works by local artists. > Camino Real Marketplace.


“What Music is Left,” by Joy Sardisco

1, Sat. > Reception > “Against the Grain,” : paintings and charcoal drawings by Joy Sardisco and woodturnings by Steve LeBlanc > Gallery Los Olivos : 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Free.



“Three Lines,” by Steve LeBlanc

1 Nov. – 30 Nov. > “Against the Grain,” : paintings and charcoal drawings by Joy Sardisco and woodturnings by Steve LeBlanc > Gallery Los Olivos. Click here for more information...



“Sunlight on the Patio,” by South African artist Rob Wareing

1 Nov. - 30 Nov. > “Featured Show,” : works from a collection of international artists. > David Ryan Gallery.



“Broad Beach Reflections,” by Marcia Burtt

1 Nov. - 28 Dec. > “Marcia Burtt: Recent Paintings ”> Marcia Burtt Studio.

2, Sun. > Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show.

2, Sun. > Reception > “20th Annual Best of the Best County-wide Arts Show,” : premiere works from local artists from around the county and local art associations. > Grossman Gallery : 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Free.

2 Nov. - 30 Nov. > “20th Annual Best of the Best County-wide Arts Show,” : premiere works from local artists from around the county and local art associations. > Grossman Gallery. Click here for more information...

4 Nov. - 28 Nov. > “Beachcombing in Santa Barbara,” : a collection of assemblage works made from recycled materials by Rob Robertson. > Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara Gallery. Click here for more information...

4 Nov. - 30 Nov. > “Benefit Show,” : works by members and guests of the Santa Barbara Art Association, to benefit the Fairview Gardens and Center for Urban Agriculture. > Gallery 113.



“Goleta Beach Rushing Tide, by Dorothy Nalls

5, Thu. > Reception > “An Artistic Eye,” : works by members of Artists of Step One, juried by Anthony Askew. Part of the 1st Thursday events. > Patricia Henley Foundation Gallery : 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Free.


6, Thu. > Reception > “Seven Secrets,” : works by members of the Montecito workshop Atelier 809. Part of the 1st Thursday events. > Gallery Ten-Twenty-Nine : 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Free.

6, Thu. > Reception > “Benefit Show,” : works by members and guests of the Santa Barbara Art Association, to benefit the Fairview Gardens and Center for Urban Agriculture. > Gallery 113 : 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Free.


“We Are Stardust,” by George Legrady.

6, Thu. > Reception > “We Are Stardust,” : works by media artist George Legrady. > Edward Cella Art + Architecture : 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Free.

6 Nov. - 19 Dec.. > “Ceramics: Form and Function,” : works by 14 internationally recognized artists, including local artist James Haggerty. > Reynolds Gallery. Click here for more information...


“We Are Stardust,” by George Legrady.

6 Nov. - 28 Dec. > “We Are Stardust,” : works by media artist George Legrady. > Edward Cella Art + Architecture. Click here for more information...

7, Fri. > Reception > “Surfaces and Strata,” : a new collection of painting by 2007 Individual Artist Award Winner in Contemporary Abstract Painting Laurie MacMillan. > The Arts Fund : 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Free.

7, Fri. > Reception > “Beachcombing in Santa Barbara,” : a collection of assemblage works made from recycled materials by Rob Robertson. > Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara Gallery : 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Free.

7, Fri. > Reception > “Queen of Arts Show & Sale,” : works from 26 local artists in arts & crafts. > Elverhoj Museum of History & Art : 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Free.


7 - 9, Fri. - Sun. > “Queen of Arts Show & Sale,” : works from 26 local artists in arts & crafts. > Elverhoj Museum of History & Art. Click here for more information...


7 Nov. - 5 Dec. > “Surfaces and Strata,” : a new collection of painting by 2007 Individual Artist Award Winner in Contemporary Abstract Painting Laurie MacMillan.> The Arts Fund. Click here for more information...

9, Sun. > Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show.

9, Sun. > “Remembering Life and Loss,” : a collection of photographic works by Roman Vishinac and Jeffrey Gusky, shown in collaboration with the Jewish Federation of Greater Santa Barbara. > Santa Barbara Museum of Art.

14 Nov. - 5 Jan. > “Fiber Arts, Clay, and Sculpture,” : works by members and guests of the Carpinteria Valley Arts Council. > 855 at the Arts Center.

14, Fri. > “Opening Celebration,” : come celebrate the opening of Goleta’s newest gallery. > Goodland Gallery : 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Free.

15, Sat. > “ArtWalk,” : a show of works by local artists. > Camino Real Marketplace.

15, Sat. > “Fiber Arts, Clay, and Sculpture,” : works by members and guests of the Carpinteria Valley Arts Council. > 855 at the Arts Center : 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Free.

15, Sat. > Reception > “Assemblage of Four,” : works by assemblage artists Tony Askew, Judy Nilsen, Ron Robertson, and Dug Uyesaka. > Art From Scrap Gallery : 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Free.


“Sunset Bougie II,” by Susan Belloni

15 - 16, Sat. - Sun. > “2008 Mesa Artists Studio Tour,” : come tour nine studios and view the works of 12 local artists. > Meet at 202 La Jolla Drive, Santa Barbara. Click here for more information...

16, Sun. > Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show.

16 Nov. - 20 Dec. > “Assemblage of Four,” : works by assemblage artists Tony Askew, Judy Nilsen, Ron Robertson, and Dug Uyesaka. > Art From Scrap Gallery. Click here for more information...


22, Sat. > Reception > “Anthology: Call for Entries ‘07-‘08,” : works from five local artist chosen from last years open call. > Contemporary Arts Forum : 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Free.

22 - 23, Sat. - Sun. > “Santa Ynez Valley Artists’ Studio Tours,” : come tour the studios and see the works of 22 Valley artists. > Sponsored by the Wildling Art Museum: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. $25 per person, $40 per couple. Click here for more information...

22 Nov. - 29 Nov. > “Featured Show,” : a new collection of works from impressionist painter Kevin Jenne. > Artiste Gallery. Click here for more information...

22 Nov. - 21 Dec. > “SYVAST Show,” : works by artists participating in the Santa Ynez Valley Artists’ Studio Tour. > Wildling Art Museum.

22 Nov. - 9 Feb. > “Anthology: Call for Entries ‘07-‘08,” : works from five local artist chosen from last years open call. > Contemporary Arts Forum. Click here for more information...

23, Sun. > Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show.

28, Fri. > Reception > “The Gifts of Christmas,” : arts & crafts by members of the Los Padres Artists Guild. > Maldonado Community Youth Center, 600 South McClelland Street, Santa Maria : 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. Free.

28 - 30, Fri. - Sun. > “The Gifts of Christmas,” : arts & crafts by members of the Los Padres Artists Guild. > Maldonado Community Youth Center, 600 South McClelland Street, Santa Maria.

29, Sat. > “ArtWalk,” : a show of works by local artists. > Camino Real Marketplace.

29, Sat. > Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show.

29, Sat. > “From Paris to Provence,” : the November Art & Wine Party with a release of works by Donna Talerico. > Artiste Gallery : Open free to the public from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. : Art & Wine Party from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., $150 per person, $120 for Gallery members.

30, Sun. > Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show.

Continuing Exhibits | New Events

Through 2 Nov. > “Selected New Ceramics,” : a collection of new works by local ceramist James Haggerty. > Sullivan Goss - An American Gallery. Click here for more information...


Through 2 Nov. > “10 Under 30 - A Survey of Emerging Artists,” : a collection of new works by young and upcoming artists in various styles. > Sullivan Goss - An American Gallery. Click here for more information...


Through 2 Nov. > “Landmarks of California,” : works by historic preservation artist and advocate Orpha Klinker. > Sullivan Goss - An American Gallery. Click here for more information...



“Canyon Country,” by Jim Farnum

Through 2 Nov. > “Real / Abstract,” : paintings by Jim Farnum and Francis Scorzelli. > Elverhoj Museum of Art and History. Click here for more information...


Through 2 Nov. > “New and Selected Work,” : an exhibition of works by Taoist painter Jack Smith. > Sullivan Goss - An American Gallery. Click here for more information...

Through 2 Nov. > “Paint & Passion,” : new & selected works by Mick Reinman. > ARTAMO Gallery.

Through 9 Nov. > “Cathedrals of Commerce,” : Ann Diener explores the visual evolution of farming from years past to the present. Part of the Off-Axis 2008 events. > Edward Cella Art + Architecture.

Through 9 Nov. > “Drawing with Mind,” : a solo exhibition of works by Jean-Pierre Hébert. > Contemporary Arts Forum. Click here for more information...


Through 9 Nov. > “Bloom Projects,” : works by Paris-based artist Julien Audebert. > Contemporary Arts Forum. Click here for more information...

Through 10 Nov. > “Atmosphere, Wind and Shadows,” : a invitational show jurored by Thomas Van Stein. > 855 at the Arts Center.


“Angel’s Flight,” by Thomas Van Stein

Through 16 Nov. > “Nocturne,” : night-themed paintings by 19th century artist William Whistler and others. > Wildling Art Museum. Click here for more information...


Through 21 Nov. > “Seven Secrets,” : works by members of the Montecito workshop Atelier 809. > Gallery Ten-Twenty-Nine. Click here for more information...



“Goleta Beach Rushing Tide, by Dorothy Nalls

Through 24 Nov. > “An Artistic Eye,” : works by members of Artists of Step One, juried by Anthony Askew. > Patricia Henley Foundation Gallery.



“Community,” by R. W. Firestone (2006)

Through 28 Nov. > “Opening Celebration,” : a collection of works by local artist R. W. Firestone grace the opening of this new gallery. > Tamsen Gallery. Click here for more information...


Through 30 Nov. > “Horses!” : works by Anne West. > Townley Room Gallery.



“Paysans Italiens (Italian Peasants),” by Pablo Picasso

Through 7 Dec. > “Picasso on Paper: Drawings and Prints from the Permanent Collection (1899-1967),” : 25 selected works spanning the career of the great artist. > Santa Barbara Museum of Art. Click here for more information...



“Toby’s Garden,” by Kathleen Else

Through 12 Dec. > “Terra Firma,” : works from six local artists, curated by Ana Victorson. > Fielding Graduate Institute. Click here for more information...

Through 13 Dec. > “Argentine Fandango,” : a new show of selected works. > Harris & Fredda Meisel Gallery of Art.


“Reflection Disk,” by Donald Davis

Through 19 Dec. > “Donald Davis Sculpture Garden,” : a new collection of five works from local sculptor Donald Davis. > Reynolds Gallery. Click here for more information...



“AAT 34 Reflection Nebula in Orion NGC 1977,” by David Malin

Through 21 Dec. > “Ten: Gifts of SBMA PhotoFutures,” : a collection of selected photographic works. > Santa Barbara Museum of Art. Click here for more information...


Through 28 Dec. > “Of Life and Loss: The Polish Photographs of Roman Vishniac and Jeffrey Gusky,” : an exhibition of photographs representing the past & present of Poland. > Santa Barbara Museum of Art. Click here for more information...


Through 31 Dec. > “2008 State of the Art Gallery,” : come see the works chosen for this years display in the Downtown area. > Santa Barbara’s State of the Art Gallery. Click here for more information...


Through 31 Dec. > “Bristol: 100,” : a collections of works celebrating the 100th birthday of the late photographic historian Horace Bristol. > East West Gallery. Click here for more information...

Through 16 Jan. > “EDGE: Santa Barbara County Artists Respond,” : contemporary art works by 31 County artists. > Chaning Peake Gallery. Click here for more information...


“San Francisco Cable Car Celebration,” by Lee Blair, ca.1930

Through 18 Jan. > “Life in California: 1930 - 1950,” : a collection of watercolors depicting the American landscape and it’s people across the decades. > Santa Barbara Historical Museum & Society. Click here for more information...

Through 1 Mar. > “CB08, The California Biennial,” : works by Shana Lutker, Anna Sew Hoy and Brenna Youngblood, in conjunction with the Biennial show at the Orange County Art Museum. > University Art Museum. Click here for more information...

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