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Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara, 653 Paseo Nuevo, Upper Arts Terrace, Santa Barbara, CA (2026)

05/06/2026

Stone Bodies / Cuerpos de Piedra — Video Performance Premiere

Join us for the premiere of Stone Bodies / Cuerpos de Piedra, a video performance by María Adela Díaz at the Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara.

🗓️ Saturday, May 16
🕰️ 3–5 PM

A collective action of endurance and care, Stone Bodies brings together 13 women in the creation and activation of a 1,500-piece ceramic chain—carrying 500 pounds of shared weight. The work speaks to migration, interdependence, and the often-invisible labor of women, transforming the body into a site of resistance, memory, and belonging.

Presented as a video installation with sound.
Come witness, listen, and hold space.

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Acompáñanos al estreno de Stone Bodies / Cuerpos de Piedra, un video performance de
María Adela Díaz en el Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Santa Bárbara.

🗓️ Sábado 16 de mayo
🕰️ 3–5 PM

Una acción colectiva de resistencia e identidad, Cuerpos de Piedra reúne a 13 mujeres en la creación y activación de una cadena de 1,500 piedras de cerámica de 500 libras de peso que es compartido. La obra aborda la migración, la interdependencia y el trabajo muchas veces
invisibilizado de latino americanos, transformando el cuerpo en un espacio de resistencia, memoria y pertenencia.

Presentado como instalación de video con sonido.

04/30/2026

Oh what a fun day it was!!

Although we are sad that San Milano Drive has come to an end we have so happy that we got one last party with it!

Thank you to all the vendors that made this day so fun .i.n.d.g.a.r.d.e.n .vision

And of course we want to thank you the community for showing up! We hope you enjoyed the artist talk with the legendary Barry McGee and

See you all in the summer!

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04/18/2026

Join us for a free and fun guided painting workshop with Vero Sanchez. Vero is a Mexican Graphic Illustrator and Studio Artist based in Santa Barbara. Her work is primarily centered in artivismo (art-activism) and aims to highlight and celebrate cultural and socio-political identities.

RSVP encouraged. Seating begins at 4:45pm.

04/15/2026

We want to invite you all to celebrate with us the closing of the exhibition “San Milano Drive” by , and of course we are closing out with a party you don’t want to miss on Sunday, April 26, 12-4 pm!

We will be having a wonderful conversation with artist Barry McGee and DJ Javier that you want to tune in to.

As well as a stacked lineup featuring,

🌮 Tacos by
🍨 Sundaes by
🧢 Pop up by .vision
👕 Screen Printing with .artifact
🎧 Sweet beats by

Of course you can also come pick up your very own MCASB x DJ Javier tee, on presale now, and rumor has it that we’re dropping another commemorative item?? 👀 Guess you’ll have to come to find out!

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04/10/2026

In honor of DJ Javier’s exhibition San Milano Drive, we are so happy to be launching our very own MCASB x DJ Javier t-shirt!

This tee will only be available for $35 at pre-sale, so make sure to get yours now.

Pre-sale ends April 20th, price will go up to $45.

Tees officially drop on April 26th!

Tees will only be available for pick up during our closing reception on April 26.

Link in our bio!!

04/10/2026

In honor of DJ Javier’s exhibition San Milano Drive, we are so happy to be launching our very own MCASB x DJ Javier t-shirt!

This tee will only be available for $35 at pre-sale, so make sure to get yours now.

Pre-sale ends April 20th, price will go up to $45.

Tees officially drop on April 26th!

Tees will only be available for pick up during our closing reception on April 26.

Link in our bio!

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03/29/2026

Join us for the last session of the Lotus Bloom Circle Series 🪷The Blossoms: Legacy/Community 🪷on Friday April 24th from 6-8 PM with our amazing facilitator .and.water

Session 3: The Blossoms - Legacy/Community

Legacy focuses on connection, meaning-making, and honoring what participants are carrying forward. It offers space for quiet insights, shared moments, and community presence.

Activity: light group reflection option + intention card + tea tasting

Followed by a closing tea moment

We invite you to bring your favorite mug to enjoy one or two of the tea blends that will align with that evening’s cycle! Don’t have a mug? Don’t worry, MCASB will be providing cups as well.

Email [email protected] to RSVP, space is limited!

03/23/2026

Join us this month for a fun guided painting workshop with Santa Maria based illustrator, Helen Yanez. Originally from Michoacán, Mexico, her work serves as a tribute to her Mexican and Purépecha heritage. She celebrates the resilience of brown and indigenous communities in the central coast through vibrant illustrations.

03/14/2026

🚨CALLING ALL ARTISTS 🚨

Arte Del Pueblo is coming back! This is your chance to show your artwork this summer at the Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara.

Save the dates for artwork drop off. The application will open soon, so keep an eye out for that.

All media accepted, must be ready to hang or install. Strictly one piece per artist, first come first served. We also encourage artists to submit new or never before exhibited artwork.

For more information and to get the latest updates on all things Arte Del Pueblo subscribe to our newsletter. Link in bio.

Questions: [email protected]

We reserve the right to decline work of art if it hinders our stated mission of a safe and educational space.

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🚨 LLAMANDO A TODES LES ARTISTAS 🚨

¡Arte Del Pueblo está de vuelta! Esta es tu oportunidad de mostrar tu obra de arte este verano en el Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Santa Bárbara.

Guarda las fechas para entregar tu obra. La aplicación se abrirá pronto, así que mantente atento.

Se aceptan todos los medios, pero deben estar listos para colgar o instalar. Solo se admite una obra por artista, se atenderá por orden de llegada. Animamos a los artistas a que presenten obras nuevas o que nunca hayan sido exhibidas.

Para obtener más información y recibir las últimas novedades sobre todo relacionado con Arte Del Pueblo, suscríbete a nuestro boletín. Enlace en nuestra biografía.

Preguntas: [email protected]

Nos reservamos el derecho de rechazar obras de arte que obstaculicen nuestra misión declarada de crear un espacio seguro y educativo.

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03/07/2026

Continue blooming with us!

Join us for the third session of the Lotus Bloom Circle Series 🪷The Stem: Creativity 🪷on Friday March 20th from 6-8 PM with our amazing facilitator .and.water

Session 3: The Stem - Creativity

Creativity invites intuitive exploration through watercolor or ink. This Root encourages play, texture, color, and personal expression without pressure or expectation.

Activity: Painting or ink exploration + optional reflection.

Followed by a closing tea moment

We invite you to bring your favorite mug to enjoy one or two of the tea blends that will align with that evening’s cycle! Don’t have a mug? Don’t worry, MCASB will be providing cups as well.

Email [email protected] to RSVP, space is limited!

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