Posted by cafpress on: Tue 2nd Oct, 2012

Come to Your Senses Cocktail Party: October 5,  5-7 pm at CAF Satellite @ Hotel Indigo, 121 State Street

Beware the hobby that eats. –Benjamin Franklin

A unique and unforgettable series of events, Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum's Crave: Art, Food, and Social Experience kicks off its 1st event with a sexy, sensual cocktail party that will highlight sight, sound, smell, touch, & taste! Join us for amazing Pali Wine tastings and delectable appetizers from Spare Parts chefs Alvaro Rojas and Weston Richards while experiencing lively music, cutting-edge art, and special treats like airbrush tattooing!

To purchase tickets to Come to Your Senses Cocktail Party, visit cravesb.eventbrite.com
$45 CAF Members| $55 General Admission

Come to Your Senses Cocktail Party is presented in association with the Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission and Santa Barbara Downtown Organization’s epicure.sb.

Co-Chairs: Candyce Eoff, Joanie Hudson, and Stevie Mason. Event Committee: Nicole Biergiel, Karla Blancas, Miki Garcia, Jaquelyn Klein-Brown, Kristin Palmer, Eileen Rasmussen, and Nancy Wall.

Sponsors as of September 20: Casa Magazine, dj.colormap, Candyce Eoff, Firestone Walker Brewing Company, The Henry Wine Group, Hotel Indigo Santa Barbara, Pali Wine Co., Santa Barbara Independent, Santa Barbara News-Press, Spare Parts Bistro, and Stevie Mason Designs.

About the series:
Crave: Art, Food, & Social Experience
Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum presents Crave: Art, Food, & Social Experience. Food, like art, builds bridges between people. The sharing of food inspires communal behavior akin to art's capacity for dialogue and understanding. Creating an exchange between culinary and visual nourishment, Crave is passionate inquiry through food, thought, and exciting visual imagery.

From early still–life paintings of Renaissance feasts to Rirkrit Tiravanija’s contemporary performances involving Thai cuisine, there is an established tradition of artists considering food to explore aesthetic ideas and encourage critical engagement. Crave comprises a series of artist–orchestrated, themed meals as an innovative form of cultural outreach and hospitality that results in resonant, cultural experiences. Food is an increasingly impassioned topic; the politics of how and what we eat have emerged as critical issues of our time. Now more than ever, food issues are ripe to be examined through the artistic lens.

To purchase tickets for other Crave events and for more details visit cravesb.eventbrite.com.

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Posted by cafpress on: Fri 15th Jul, 2011

Friday, July 22  - Saturday, July 23, 6 pm - 6 pm
From Dusk 'til Drawn: 24-Hour Drawing Rally
Closing Reception: Sunday, July 24, 4 - 6 pm FREE to attend and purchase remaining artworks.

CAF is pulling an all-nighter for this 2nd annual, unique 24-hour drawing extravaganza! For only $5, you are invited to join us at this event, where you can watch artists and dabblers drawing and making art, and even participate in the fun! All drawings made will be sold to the public at one of four affordable prices ($25, $75, $150, and $300 plus tax); proceeds and tax will be divided among the drawers and CAF.  Drawing is broadly interpreted and works by artists of all disciplines, skill levels, and ages are expected to grace the walls throughout the 24-hour event, so drop by more than once to see it all unfold or scoop up that one-of-a-kind work. 

Support for From Dusk 'til Drawn provided by: Art Essentials, Buttonwood Winery, CASA Magazine, City 2.0, Craft Essentials, Crushcakes, The Graphic Vendor, Kalyra Winery, Renaud's Patisserie & Bistro, Santa Barbara Independent, Santa Barbara News-Press, Savoy Café & Deli, Trader Joe's.

Saturday, July 23, 10 am - 1 pm

Before heading to CAF on the Upper Arts Terrace to check out the art created overnight as a part of From Dusk 'til Drawn: 24-Hour Drawing Rally, join in the doodling yourself with an interactive drawing project in Paseo Nuevo Mall's Center Court.

More info: http://www.sbcaf.org/programs/FDTD/index.html

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Posted by cafpress on: Wed 8th Jun, 2011

Community Event and Fundraiser: Friday, July 22, 6 pm - Saturday, July 23, 6 pm 

CAF is pulling an all-nighter for this 2nd annual, unique 24-hour drawing extravaganza! Artists will draw side by side with dabblers, providing a unique laboratory for sharing, creating, and participating in a community art experience.
Register to draw next to local contemporary art luminaries such as Ann Diener, Dane Goodman, Saul Gray-Hildenbrand, Kimberly Hahn, and Keith Pucinelli as well as children, community leaders, and others!  All drawings will be sold to the public at one of four prices ($25, $75, $150, and $300 plus tax) and proceeds will be divided among the participants and CAF. Drawing is broadly interpreted and artists of all disciplines, skill levels, and ages are encouraged to join us.

There will be a free, closing reception to celebrate the artists’ efforts and show off the remaining artwork on Sunday, July 24, 4-6 pm. Prospective drawers may sign up for any period of time throughout the 24 hours and must contact Nicole Biergiel at nbiergiel@sbcaf.org to register by July 1.  For more information visit sbcaf.org or call: (805) 966-5373 x102.

Support for this event is provided by Casa Magazine, City 2.0, Craft Essentials, The Graphic Vendor, Santa Barbara Independent, and Santa Barbara News-Press.

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Posted by cafpress on: Fri 6th May, 2011

Opening Reception: Saturday, May 21, 6:30-8 pm

On view:  May 21 – July 17, 2011

Tuesday - Saturday: 11 am to 5 pm and Sunday: Noon to 5 pm

Michele O’Marah: Video Portraits

Los Angeles-based artist Michele O’Marah explores the effects of popular culture, deconstructing in particular Hollywood genre conventions with both reverence and criticality. Her commitment to involving the arts community as an active participant has always been an underlying element in her work. This exhibition will present a series of video portraits of artists, musicians, and friends, inspired by Andy Warhol’s Screen Tests (1964-66).  The exhibition will include patterned backdrops or wallpapers for each “character.”  The artist will also present a series of still photographs, so that the complete installation ultimately acts as a community portrait. 

Special thanks to: Casa Magazine, Santa Barbara, CA; ForYourArt, Los Angeles, CA; The James Irvine Foundation, San Francisco, CA; Santa Barbara Independent; Santa Barbara News-Press; James Van Arsdale and Kimberly Hahn, Santa Barbara, CA; and Wayne McCall & Associates, Santa Barbara, CA.

Exhibition on view:  May 21 – July 17, 2011

*Friday and Saturday: 11 am to 5 pm and Sunday: Noon to 5 pm

Jennifer West's film at home #9 will be on view until 9 pm

Home Show, Revisited

The reference to the community in Michele O’Marah’s solo exhibition in CAF's main gallery, Michele O'Marah:Video Portraits, provides a bridge to a public exhibition component co-curated by the artist and Miki Garcia, Executive Director. Reprising two of CAF’s most significant exhibitions, Home Show (1988) and Home Show² (1996), the two invited 10 Los Angeles-based artists to reconsider the societal and cultural notion of “home,” by creating site-specific installations in residences throughout Santa Barbara. Artists include: Piero Golia, Evan Holloway, Bettina Hubby, Florian Morlat, Kori Newkirk, Jennifer Rochlin, Ry Rocklen, Kirsten Stoltmann, Stephanie Taylor, and Jennifer West. The homes will be open to the public on Friday, and weekends throughout the run of the exhibition.  Visitors to CAF will be given a map and instructions for the tour.

Special thanks to: Candice Assassi, Carpinteria, CA; Casa Magazine, Santa Barbara, CA; David Court and Christi Westerhouse, Santa Barbara, CA; Candyce Eoff, Santa Barbara, CA; ForYourArt, Los Angeles, CA; Betsy Gallery, Santa Barbara, CA; Michael and Nancy Gifford, Montecito, CA; The James Irvine Foundation, San Francisco, CA; L.A. Eyeworks, Los Angeles, CA; Lady E Photography, Carpinteria, CA; Elaine LeVasseur, Santa Barbara, CA; Doug and Marian McKenzie, Montecito, CA; Andy Perry, Carpinteria, CA; Santa Barbara Independent; Santa Barbara News-Press; and James Van Arsdale and Kimberly Hahn, Santa Barbara, CA; Wayne McCall & Associates, Santa Barbara, CA.  

ADMISSION IS FREE

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Posted by cafpress on: Fri 6th Aug, 2010

Call For Entries 2010: Graham Bury, Alejandro Casazi, Madelaine Frezza, Laura Krifka, Christine Morla, and Shane Tolbert

Opening: Saturday, August 7, 7-9PM
On View: AUG. 8 – OCT. 3, 2010

The Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum is pleased to announce Call For Entries 2010 featuring new work by local area artists: Graham Bury, Alejandro Casazi, Madelaine Frezza, Laura Krifka, Christine Morla, and Shane Tolbert.

Call For Entries (CFE) is an annual juried exhibition that encourages artists from the tri-counties to present newly commissioned work. Applicants were selected in Fall 2009 by a panel of jurors made up of artists and art professionals currently working in the visual arts field including: Anne Ellegood, Senior Curator, UCLA Hammer Museum, Los Angeles, CA; Michael Barton Miller, Artist and Studio Art Professor, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA; Yasmine Mohseni, Curatorial Director, The Art of Elysium, Los Angeles, CA; and Adrian Rivas, Co-founder, g727, Los Angeles, CA.

More information on how to apply this coming Fall for next year's CFE will be available soon via: http://www.sbcaf.org/exhibitions/opportun.html

Special thanks to: Municipal Winemakers, Santa Barbara, CA; Myopia Design + Photography, Santa Barbara, CA; Specialty Color Services, Santa Barbara, CA; and Wayne McCall & Associates, Santa Barbara, CA.


Bloom Projects: Keith Puccinelli, the foul stain of we

Santa Barbara-based Keith Puccinelli uses an irreverent quick wit, modest materials, and tableaux to broach the conflict between the preciousness of life and man’s disregard for life during times of war, to create a kind of carnival of sorrow. The strong juxtaposition of materials and a passion for wordplay often brings a sense of humor to glaze or emphasize the serious or tragic presented in the work.

Special thanks to Brush & Associates, Santa Barbara, CA; and Wayne McCall & Associates, Santa Barbara, CA.

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Posted by cafpress on: Thu 24th Jun, 2010

Friday, July 23, 6 PM through Saturday, July 24, 6 PM.
$5 to attend and purchase artworks hot off the presses for as low as $25.

Closing Reception:
Sunday, July 25, 4-6 PM
FREE to attend and purchase remaining artworks.

CAF is pulling an all-nighter for this unique 24-Hour drawing extravaganza!

For only $5, you are invited to join us at this event, where you can take home artworks by established and emerging artists hot off the presses! This will be a unique laboratory for sharing, creating, and participating in a community art experience.

All drawings made will be sold to the public at one of four affordable prices ($25, $75, $150, and $300 plus tax); proceeds and tax will be divided among the drawers and CAF. Drawing is broadly interpreted and works by artists of all disciplines, skill levels, and ages are expected to grace the walls throughout the 24-hour event, so drop by more than once to see it all unfold or scoop up that one-of-a-kind work. In addition, a community wall for everyone to doodle will be set up in the Bloom Projects gallery.

There will be a closing reception on Sunday, JUL. 25, 4-6 PM. FREE to attend and purchase remaining artworks.

We are also seeking volunteers for help with set-up, check-in, processing sales, artist assistance, etc. Anyone interested in lending a hand (even in addition to participating), please contact Mari at intern@sbcaf.org.

Visit to see the list of participating artists: http://www.sbcaf.org/programs/FDTD/index.html

Thank you to our sponsors!

Bella Dolce
CASA Magazine
City 2.0
Craft Essentials
DJ Colin Marshall
DJ Magneto
RND Vodka
The Graphic Vendor
The Santa Barbara Independent
The Santa Barbara News-Press
Santa Barbara Premiere Catering
Via Maestra 42

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Posted by cafpress on: Mon 24th May, 2010

Register to draw by June 18 for
From Dusk 'til Drawn: 24-Hour Drawing Rally

From Dusk ‘til Drawn, will commence at 6 PM on Friday, JULY 23 and finish on Saturday, July 24 at 6 PM.

Join us at CAF and draw for any period of time throughout the 24 hours.  Free and open to all ages! (Registration required to draw.)

Working artists will draw side by side with dabblers and future artists, providing a unique laboratory for sharing, creating, and participating in a community art experience. All drawings will be sold to the public and proceeds will be divided among the drawers and CAF. There will be a closing reception to celebrate the artists’ efforts and show off the remaining artwork  on Sunday, JUL. 25, 4-6 PM.

FREE to draw with registration by JUNE 18 (all ages welcome, space is limited).

Contact LAUREN at intern@sbcaf.org
to register or for more information visit sbcaf.org or call: (805) 966-5373 x103

$5 General Admission to attend the event and purchase artworks.

Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum 653 Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara, CA  93101   |   Paseo Nuevo Mall Upper Arts Terrace   |   sbcaf.org

Support for this event provided by City 2.0, Craft Essentials, DJ Colin Marshall, The Graphic Vendor, and the Santa Barbara Independent.

We are also seeking volunteers for help with set-up, check-in, processing sales, artist assistance, etc. Anyone interested in lending a hand (even in addition to participating), please contact Mari at intern@sbcaf.org.

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Posted by cafpress on: Mon 18th Jan, 2010

Come see works by internationally renowned artists and local art luminaries beginning January 29th for the La Vie en Rose exhibition.

January 29 - February 5, 2010
La Vie en Rose: Annual Valentine's Exhibition
Adrienne Allebe, Amy Bessone, Calico Brown, Alejandro Casazi, Nicole Cherubini, Stephanie Dotson, Jayson Eoff, Julia Ford, Tera Galanti, Servando Garcia, Penelope Gottlieb, Carlos A. Grano, Saul Gray-Hildenbrand, Kimberly Hahn, Jean-Pierre Hebert, Mary Heebner, Susan Jorgensen, Ann Luther, Hugh Margerum, Carrie Maseredjian, Bob Mask, Michael Barton Miller, Barbara Parmet, Zacarias Paul, Rafael Perea de la Cabada, Gail Pine, Harry Reese and Sandra Liddell Reese, Richard Ross, Warren Schultheis, Joe Shea, Dante Sigismondi, Steven Smith, Jason Sober, Kat Trajano, Patrick Turner, James Van Arsdale, Mitchell Wright, Kathleen Yorba, Seyburn Zorthian, and Pamela Zwehl-Burke.

A sister exhibition of couture inspired paintings by Doug Wada will be on view from Jan 27 - Feb 4 at dressed/ready .

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