BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: “Our Lutah” brings Lutah Maria Riggs to Life
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 theater
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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!
Lectures & Films
The Hippodrome of Constantinople: The Art and Architecture of Chariot Racing in the Ancient World
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 PM
450 Years of Cuban Architecture in 45 Minutes
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 we
Modernist Inventions of the Brazilian Baroque
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 leading
“Gehry’s Gambit: the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao” A lecture by Dr. Allan Langdale, Art & Architecture Historian
“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 7:00-8:00pm
Online Gallery
Art Exhibitions
Hole In The Wall by Michael Long
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 is pleased to announce the
ART + ACTIVISM: Painting Disaster
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 Foundation of Santa Barbara is
Color Notes by Jimmy Miracle
March 12 – May 9, 2019 The Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara is pleased to announce the opening of Color Notes, an exhibition of oil paintings by Jimmy Miracle. A
Color Notes: Painting Workshop
Join the artist Jimmy Miracle for a fun adventure in painting at the AFSB Art Gallery grounds. You will learn the techniques to create your own oil painting. You bring
Through-line: Brooks Institute, a culture for photographic education
January 24 – March 6, 2019 For over 70 years Brooks Institute provided a visual arts education to an international gathering of students in Santa Barbara. Brooks was unique in
A Conversation about the Art of Collage
Saturday, September 8, 2018, at 2 – 3 PM. FREE. Please RSVP. The Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara is pleased to present a conversation about the art of collage with
pulp n’glue – remix vol.1 by Dug Uyesaka
Dug Uyesaka: pulp n’glue – remix vol.1 July 17 – September 13, 2018 Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara Opening Reception: Friday, July 20, 5:00 – 7:00 pm The Architectural Foundation
Join Us For A Talk About Art!
A Conversation about Creativity and Viscosity Printmakingwith Rosemarie Gebhart, Michael McCabe, and Tony Askew Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara Gallery2:00 pm on Sunday, May 6, 2018 FREE (limited space, please
Pop Up Photography Show: Christopher Broughton
Christopher Broughton: Les Rues de Paris Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara Gallery February 19 – March 11, 2018 The Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara is pleased to present a pop-up
Observed / Observer: Photographs by Matthew Straka
Observed / Observer: Photographs by Matthew Straka Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara Gallery August 18 – September 28, 2017 Opening Reception: Friday, August 18 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm The