May 28: Betsy J. Green – Discover Your Home’s History
Spring 2026 Lecture Series Register for this event here. (Suggested donation $20). Being keenly aware of Santa Barbara’s built environment, especially the unique expression of each
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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!
ART GALLERY FALL 2026 EXHIBITION
What Remains by Don Scott and Ella Jennings
September 12 – November 7, 2026
OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, September 11, 5-7pm
ARTIST TALK: Saturday, October 10, 2pm
Lectures & Films
May 21: Cheri Rae – Santa Barbara’s 1960s Highrise Battle
Spring 2026 Lecture Series Register for this event here. (Suggested donation $20). What would Pearl Chase do now? Please join us for a lively discussion
10/22 Public Forum on Housing Policy
Free Public Forum on Housing Policy with Assemblymember Gregg Hart The Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara is pleased to announce that the Youtube video for
Lectures Series – Commemorating the 1925 Earthquake
June Lecture Series – 1925 Earthquake Centennial Commemoration Pearl Chase outside the Plans and Planting Committee. Photo courtesy of the Santa Barbara Historical Museum. 1317
12/5 December: The Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara Book Club
December: The Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara Book Club WHERE ARCHITECTURE IS ALWAYS THE MAIN CHARACTER. Hosted by AFSB Board Member Selinda Tuttle. “Personally, I
10/17 Presentation & Panel – Second Life: Building Community Around Preservation and Adaptive Reuse in the California Desert
Second Life: Building Community Around Preservation and Adaptive Reuse in the California Desert Thursday, October 17th, 2024 at 5:00 pm The Hub at the Community
10/17 October: The Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara Book Club
October: The Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara Book Club WHERE ARCHITECTURE IS ALWAYS THE MAIN CHARACTER. Hosted by AFSB Board Member Selinda Tuttle. “Personally, I
August: The Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara Book Club
August: The Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara Book Club WHERE ARCHITECTURE IS ALWAYS THE MAIN CHARACTER. Hosted by AFSB Board Member Selinda Tuttle. “Personally, I
September: The Architecturally Macabre Book Club
September: The Architecturally Macabre Book Club WHERE ARCHITECTURE IS ALWAYS THE MAIN CHARACTER. Hosted by AFSB Vice President, Selinda Tuttle. “Personally, I prefer to read
July: The Architecturally Macabre Book Club
July: The Architecturally Macabre Book Club WHERE ARCHITECTURE IS ALWAYS THE MAIN CHARACTER. Hosted by AFSB Vice President, Selinda Tuttle. “Personally, I prefer to read
Education Events
Art Gallery
Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara Art Gallery Fall Exhibition: “What Remains” by Don Scott and Ella Jennings September 12 – November 7, 2026 Opening Reception: Friday,
Art Exhibitions
2026 Fall Exhibition: “What Remains” by Don Scott and Ella Jennings
September 12 – November 7, 2026. Through woodturned forms and oil paintings, Don Scott and Ella Jennings explore meaning and beauty in found lumber and
Summer Exhibition: “How Forever Works” by Jacqueline Woods, June 13 – August 15, 2026
The Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara is pleased to announce the upcoming exhibition, How Forever Works, featuring photographic assemblages and camera-less works by Jacqueline Woods.
2026 Spring Exhibition – PINHOLE NOIR by Lindsay Skutch
Spring Exhibition: PINHOLE NOIR by Lindsay Skutch March 28 – May 30, 2026, at the Architectural Foundation Gallery Opening Reception: Saturday, March 28th, 2 –
Winter Exhibition – Santa Barbara Printmakers
2026 Winter Exhibition – People & Places by Santa Barbara Printmakers January 17 – March 14, 2026, at the Architectural Foundation Gallery Opening Reception: Saturday, January
10/25/25 Artist Talk – the taut and the lush by Madeleine Ignon
Artist Talk – the laut and the lush by Madeleine Ignon September 6 – November 1, 2025 at the Architectural Foundation Gallery Artist Talk: Saturday,
Exhibition – the taut and the lush by Madeleine Ignon
Upcoming Exhibition – the laut and the lush by Madeleine Ignon September 6 – November 1, 2025 at the Architectural Foundation Gallery Opening Reception: Friday,
7/12 Artist Talk with Historian Dennis Doordan – GIMME SHELTER by Marcia Rickard
GIMME SHELTER by Marcia Rickard – A Conversation with the Artist and Architectural Historian Dennis Doordan May 31 – August 9, 2025 at the Architectural
Exhibition – GIMME SHELTER by Marcia Rickard
Past Exhibition – GIMME SHELTER by Marcia Rickard May 31 – August 9, 2025 at the Architectural Foundation Gallery Opening Reception: Saturday, May 31st from 2
3/29 Artist Talk – FARE TRADE by Patricia Houghton Clarke & Brett Leigh Dicks
Artist Talk – FARE TRADE by Patricia Houghton Clarke & Brett Leigh Dicks Saturday, March 29th at 2 p.m. The Architectural Foundation Gallery La Super-Rica
Exhibition – FARE TRADE by Patricia Houghton Clarke & Brett Leigh Dicks
Past Exhibition – FARE TRADE by Patricia Houghton Clarke & Brett Leigh Dicks March 22 – May 17, 2025 Artist Talk – Saturday, March 29th