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Events
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- Joanna John Trunk Show
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Saturday, November 28 at 12:00pm - California Conversations
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
Thursday, December 3 at 5:30pm - Family 1st Thursday
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
Thursday, December 3 at 5:30pm - Gerry Stinn Trunk Show
Santa Barbara Museum of Art Store
Saturday, December 5 at 12:00pm - Sundae Sculpting School Ice Cr...
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
Sunday, December 6 at 1:00pm - "The Wrap" Trunk Show
Santa Barbara Museum of Art Store
Saturday, December 19 at 12:00pm
Current Exhibitions
Diana Thater: Butterflies and Other People
October 24, 2009 - February 14, 2010
Noble Tombs at Mawangdui: Art and Life in the Changsha Kingdom, China (3rd Century BCE - 1st Century CE)
September 19 - December 13, 2009
California Calling: Works from Santa Barbara Collections, 1948 - 2008
Part I: July 18, 2009 - March 7, 2010
Part II: September 12 - December 20, 2009
Poets, Courtiers, and Lovers: Allusions to the Classical Past in Japanese Woodblock Prints
Ongoing
October 24, 2009 - February 14, 2010
Noble Tombs at Mawangdui: Art and Life in the Changsha Kingdom, China (3rd Century BCE - 1st Century CE)
September 19 - December 13, 2009
California Calling: Works from Santa Barbara Collections, 1948 - 2008
Part I: July 18, 2009 - March 7, 2010
Part II: September 12 - December 20, 2009
Poets, Courtiers, and Lovers: Allusions to the Classical Past in Japanese Woodblock Prints
Ongoing
Upcoming Exhibitions
Delacroix to Monet: Masterpieces of 19th-Century Painting from the Walters Art Museum
January 30 - May 30, 2010
From India and Beyond: Gifts from Stephen Huyler and the Pal Family Collection
March 6 - May 23, 2010
Chaotic Harmony: Contemporary Korean Photography
July 3 - September 19, 2010
An American Century: 20th-Century Master Drawings
October 16, 2010 - January 2, 2011
January 30 - May 30, 2010
From India and Beyond: Gifts from Stephen Huyler and the Pal Family Collection
March 6 - May 23, 2010
Chaotic Harmony: Contemporary Korean Photography
July 3 - September 19, 2010
An American Century: 20th-Century Master Drawings
October 16, 2010 - January 2, 2011
Santa Barbara Museum of Art Explore the world of forensic archeology with the FREE film screening of "Lady Dai of Mawangdui" on Sunday, 11/22 at 2:30 at SBMA! This film looks at the remarkable state of preservation of this noblewoman buring over 2,000 years ago. First come, first seated.
Free Film Screening
Location:Santa Barbara Museum of Art
Time:2:30PM Sunday, November 22nd
Santa Barbara Museum of Art Another free lecture this Sunday at 2:30P at SBMA! Artisans of Ancient China takes a fascinating look at the individuals who crafted objects during the Han Dynasty. Mary Craig Auditorium. Seating is limited. First come, first seated.
Free Lecture in association with the Noble Tombs at Mawangdui exhibition
Location:Santa Barbara Museum of Art / Mary Craig Auditorium
Time:2:30PM Sunday, November 15th
Santa Barbara Museum of Art Visit SBMA Saturday and Sunday and experience the ceramic artistry of James Haggerty as part of our Master Artisan Series in the Museum Store. All sales benefit the Museum.
Exquisite, hand-thrown ceramics on view and available for sale at the Musuem Store!
Location:Santa Barbara Museum of Art Store
Time:11:00AM Saturday, November 14th
Santa Barbara Museum of Art Tis the season! Join us for another trunk show in the Museum Store this Saturday, 12 - 4 pm... featuring exquisite jewelry from Wild Jewels...using beautiful shell, sterling silver, freshwater pearls, and natural leather.
Shop Santa Barbara Museum of Art Store
Location:Santa Barbara Museum of Art Store
Time:12:00PM Saturday, November 7th
Santa Barbara Museum of Art Be sure and visit SBMA on 1st Thursday this week...free California Conversation at 5:30P, this time with artists Joe Goode and Joan Tanner who are featured in the California Calling exhibition! Seating is limited. First come, first seated.
Location:Santa Barbara Museum of Art
Time:5:30PM Thursday, November 5th
Santa Barbara Museum of Art Join us for early gift-giving shopping (or something for youself!) at the Artisan Jewelry Trunk Show on Saturday, Oct. 31, 12-5 pm at the SBMA Store...featuring exquisite designs in gold and silver by Jose Juan Garcia Alfaro.
Location:Santa Barbara Museum of Art Store
Time:12:00PM Saturday, October 31st
Santa Barbara Museum of Art New exhibition opening this weekend! Diana Thater: Butterflies and Other People...video installation by recognized film and video pioneer, Diana Thater. On view October 24, 2009 through January 31, 2010.
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The Santa Barbara Museum of Art announces an exhibition by internationally recognized film and video pioneer, Diana Thater, featuring two recent video installations that render the gallery space as landscape, ...
Santa Barbara Museum of Art Don't miss SBMA's Free Family Day celebrating Dia de los Muertos on Sunday, October 25, 1-4 pm! Photos from the 2008 event are posted below...
Come join the activities, music, dance, and FUN of SBMA's 20th Annual Dia de los Muertos on Sunday, 10/25, 1-4 pm!
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Santa Barbara Museum of Art Free lecture on Sunday, October 18, 2:30 PM in SBMA's Mary Craig Auditorium featuring Ron Egan, UCSB Professor of Chinese Literature and Aesthetics. Seating is limited. First come, first seated.
Free Lecture in association with the Noble Tombs of Mawangdui exhibition
Location:Santa Barbara Museum of Art / Mary Craig Auditorium
Time:2:30PM Sunday, October 18th
Santa Barbara Museum of Art One of the world's most outstanding string ensembles, Shanghai Quartet, will perform at SBMA tomorrow at 7:30PM. For tickets, call 805.884.6423, or purchase in person at the Admission Desks at SBMA.
Concert featuring one of the world's most outstanding string quartets
Location:Santa Barbara Museum of Art
Time:7:30PM Wednesday, October 14th
Santa Barbara Museum of Art This is the last week to see Corot in California - closing October 11. Don't miss this lovely exhibition!
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Corot was the most profound, absorbing, and respected landscape painter in France in the generation before Impressionism. He was much beloved by his peers and collectors alike, and remains an important ...
Santa Barbara Museum of Art Free lecture on Sunday, October 4, 2:30 pm at SBMA's Mary Craig Auditorium. Roaming in the Celestial Realm explores the long-standing religious notions during the Han dynasty of what happens after death. Seating is limited. First come, first seated.
Free Lecture in association with Noble Tombs of Mawangdui exhibition
Location:Santa Barbara Museum of Art / Mary Craig Auditorium
Time:2:30PM Sunday, October 4th
Santa Barbara Museum of Art Mystery in Masterpieces online "Buy It Now" auction opens at 12P tomorrow! Get your tickets now and bid online for great auction items...including a Monterey Getaway, SBIFF Platinum Passes, and Salon Luxury. Go to www.sbmawb.org/Auction/Auction2009.html for details.
Sponsored by SBMA Women's Board
Location:Santa Barbara Museum of Art
Time:6:00PM Friday, October 16th
Santa Barbara Museum of Art College and University students...this one's for you! On 1st Thursday (10/1, 5 - 8 pm) SBMA hosts College/University Night with music by artist and DJ Eamon Ore-Giron performing as DJ Mono; and Goodland, representing the New Noise Santa Barbara Festival. Also informal talks by gallery docents; and Collective Collage art activity.
Santa Barbara Museum of Art Visit SBMA on 1st Thursday this week on October 1...free California Conversation lecture at 5:30 pm...galleries, Museum Store and Cafe all open until 8 pm!
Free artist talk featuring Russell Crotty and Dan Connally
Location:Santa Barbara Museum of Art
Time:5:30PM Thursday, October 1st
