Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara

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Experience AFSB

The variety of programs we offer range from experiential to educational to artistic. It can be a solo endeavor or a group activity, from visiting our new online gallery or our art gallery in person to attending an art opening. Or perhaps you want to attend a lecture or take part of a historic walking tour, there is something for everyone!

Education Events

2020 KDA Sketch Sessions

February 18, 2020

Join us for our 2020 Sketch Sessions! This year’s sketch sessions will take place on Sundays from 1 – 3 PM. March 15 – Natural

Register Now for 2020 High School Design Competition!

January 17, 2020

REGISTER HERE We are excited to present the 2020 High School Design Competition in Santa Barbara County! Sharpen your pencils and get your calculators ready!

KDA Gallery Opening & Holiday Party

October 25, 2019

KDA Gallery Opening & Holiday Party! The Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara is pleased to present you the annual Kids Draw Architecture Gallery Opening &

Sponsor the 2020 Kids Draw Architecture Calendar!

August 30, 2019

It’s that time of year again! Our 2020 Kids Draw Architecture calendars are being assembled, and we’re looking for sponsors for this project! What happens when

KDA – Second Sketch Session of 2020!

August 14, 2019

Come take part in community learning! Montecito Union School Sunday, April 5, from 1 – 3 PM Sessions are free and drawing materials are provided.

Kids Draw Architecture – First Sketch Session of 2020

August 14, 2019

Come take part in community learning! Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sunday, April 5, from 1 – 3 PM Sessions are free and drawing

Summer Camps 2019

May 5, 2019

Discover and Explore Your Child’s Talent in Architecture and the Built Environment A variety of one-week day camps for children from grades 2 through 9.

Come draw with us for the second time this year! – 2019

February 26, 2019

Kids Draw Architecture: Second Session of the year! Saturday, April 13, 2019, from 1-3 PM KDA will visit Santa Barbara Middle School.

Summer Camps

May 22, 2017

Upcoming Summer Camps at AFSB: A few spaces are still available for the 2017 Summer Camps! Sign up for Architecture, City Planning, Inventions and Economics

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: “Our Lutah” brings Lutah Maria Riggs to Life

July 19, 2019

AFSB is proud to present an expanded version of last year’s Lutah Maria Riggs Monologue, written by Terre Ouwehand, in collaboration with Drama Dogs, a

The Hippodrome of Constantinople: The Art and Architecture of Chariot Racing in the Ancient World

July 10, 2019

BUY A TICKET A lecture by Dr. Allan Langdale, Art & Architecture Historian Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara Gallery July 25, 2019, 6:00 – 8:00

450 Years of Cuban Architecture in 45 Minutes

May 23, 2018

A Lecture by Brent Winebrenner, Photographer Thursday, June 7, 2018 Reception 6-7 pm / Lecture 7-8 pm Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara The Cuba that

Modernist Inventions of the Brazilian Baroque

May 10, 2018

Thursday, July 19, 2018, Reception 5-6 pm / Lecture 6-7 pm 229 E. Victoria Street. This talk explores how the “Brazilian Baroque” was reinvented by

“Gehry’s Gambit: the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao” A lecture by Dr. Allan Langdale, Art & Architecture Historian

July 21, 2017

“Gehry’s Gambit: the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao” A lecture by Dr. Allan Langdale, Art & Architecture Historian Thursday, July 27, 2017 Reception 6:00-7:00pm / Presentation

Meandering the Edges by Nathan Huff

February 27, 2020

Meandering the Edges: An Installation by Nathan Huff Exhibition Dates: March 13 – May 6, 2020 Opening Reception with the Artist: Friday, March 13, 5-7

Haven: an exhibition of 10” x 10” prints created by Santa Barbara Printmakers

December 18, 2019

Exhibition Dates: January 8 – March 5, 2020 Opening Reception with the Artists: Friday, January 10, 5-7pm Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara Gallery The Architectural

Painting Workshop: Abstract Still Life

October 25, 2019

Abstract still life painting workshop led by artist Paige Patterson Wilson held at AFSB Gallery. Paige Patterson Wilson’s current exhibition at the AFSB, Abstract Trompe

Opening Reception: Abstract Trompe L’oeil

September 5, 2019

Exhibition Dates: September 20 – November 14, 2019 Opening Reception with the Artist: Friday, September 20, 5-7 pm Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara Gallery The

Art Talk: A Look at Assemblage Art

August 27, 2019

Saturday, August 31, 2 – 3 PM **FREE. Limited Space. First come, first served seating.** The Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara is pleased to present

Hole In The Wall by Michael Long

July 3, 2019

Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara Gallery July 19 – September 12, 2019 Opening Reception: Friday, July 19, 5-7 pm The Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara

ART + ACTIVISM: Painting Disaster

June 5, 2019

ART + ACTIVISM: Painting Disaster Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara Gallery 2:00 PM on Saturday, June 15, 2019 FREE (limited space, please RSVP) The Architectural