current gallery exhibitions

“New Muralism: valley visions”

BETTERAVIA GALLERY: Slingshot / Alpha Art Studio presents this new exhibition at Betteravia, expanding on themes from the "New Muralism" exhibition at Channing Peake—art in the public sphere highlighting marginalized perspectives of self and place, localized to Santa Maria's landscape and culture.

The show features 3’x7’ textile panels depicting the Santa Maria Valley, with designs by six Slingshot artists that blur the line between art and craft.

Address: 511 E. Lakeside Parkway, Santa Maria

tides of time: collaboration with the Santa barbara maritime museum

SANTA BARBARA CITY HALL GALLERY: This exhibition includes historical photographs of the development of the Santa Barbara Harbor, which is one of the last working harbors in the state. The show also includes photos from Our Channel Islands by Ernest H. Brooks II, who is renowned for his innovative underwater photography techniques.

Address: 735 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA

Santa barbara aia design awards

CHANNING PEAKE GALLERY: Featuring renderings and drawings from the Santa Barbara Chapter of the American Institute of Architects’ annual juried Design Awards Program, the exhibit showcases outstanding local architectural achievements across categories such as Commercial Buildings, Residential Projects, and Historic Preservation. Also on display are delightful sketches from the award-winning Kids Draw Architecture program, which has inspired young artists to explore the built environment since 1990.

Address: 105 E. Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, CA