Calendar of Exhibitions and Events:

Wed Jan 11, 2006, 5:30 - 7:30 PM

Poetry Reading with Carol DeCanio and Marjorie Hawksworth, co-winners of the 2005 Individual Artist Award in Poetry

Fri Jan 27, 5:30 - 7:30 PM

Opening Reception: "All is Well: Recent Paintings by Adam de Boer"

Jan 27 - Mar 10

All is Well: Recent Paintings by Adam de Boer

Sat Apr 1, 3:00 - 5:00 PM

Opening Celebration and Fundraiser: Silent Witness (Keith Fishman photography of Hurricane Katrina's impact on seven Mississippi counties)

Apr 4 - May 5

Keith Fishman: Silent Witness

Thur May 18, 5:30 - 7:30 PM

Opening Reception: Mentorship Exhibition Part I: Painting and Photography

Fri May 19, 5:00 - 7:00 PM in the courtyard behind SBMA

Community Celebration for Taking Root at SBMA and The New Okies at Channing Peake Gallery; select participants in Arts Fund Mentorships will be featured

May 19 - Jun 30

Mentorship Exhibition Part I: Painting and Photography

Jul 3 - Jul 14

Gallery Closed for Summer Break

Fri Jul 21, 5:30 - 7:30 PM

Opening Reception: Mentorship Exhibition Part II: Printmaking and Mixed Media

Jul 25 - Aug 11

Mentorship Exhibition Part II: Printmaking and Mixed Media

Aug 18 - Sep 15

Bright Young Things!
An eclectic sampler of contemporary art from Santa Barbara county artists in their twenties and thirties. Discover hot talent and buy great contemporary art without going to LA or San Francisco!

Fri Sep 15, 5:00 - 9:00 PM

Closing Celebration for Bright Young Things!
In conjunction with Off Axis-Santa Barbara's month-long celebration of contemporary art-the Arts Fund is encouraging people to spend the evening exploring the hip, up-and-coming Funk Zone Neighborhood. Information about galleries, studios, and other businesses that will be open for the evening will be made available.

Sep 26 - Oct 6

Wish You Were Here 2006: Postcard Preview and Advanced Bidding

Sun Oct 8, 3:00 - 6:00 PM

Wish You Were Here 2006: Orient Express
The Arts Fund builds upon the success of last year's travel-themed event. Enjoy great food and drink while bidding on outstanding small-format artworks.

Thur Oct 19, 5:00 - 7:00 PM

Opening Reception: Another Perspective

Oct 20 - Nov 3

Another Perspective
The Arts Fund presents photographs and drawings by members of the People's Institute at Casa Esperanza Homeless Shelter.

Fri Nov 17, 5:00 - 7:00 PM

Opening Reception: "Ann Sanders: New Pastels"

Nov 17 - Dec 22

Ann Sanders: New Pastels
Ann Sanders, winner of The Arts Fund's 2005 Individual Artist Award in Pastel, presents her vibrant pastel artwork. Revisiting and revising the landscape tradition, Sanders' work is bold and contemporary while retaining the inherent light and color of nature.