Santa Barbara Art Events & Openings, Winter 2010:

FEATURED EVENT: 1st Thursday is an evening of art and culture in downtown Santa Barbara. On the first Thursday of each month, participating galleries and other art-related venues offer free access to art in a fun and social environment from 5-8 p.m. 1st Thursday venues also provide additional attractions, such as art openings, live music, artists' receptions, lectures, wine tastings, and hands-on activities. In addition to gallery receptions, State Street comes alive on 1st Thursday with performances and interactive exhibits. click here for all the details Coming Next: February 4, 2010

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Oak Group & Guests Present SAVED PLACES An Exhibition & Sale of Paintings to Benefit the Environmental Defense Center During the month of February, The Oak Group and guests will be exhibiting paintings and photographs as a benefit for the Environmental Defense Center, focusing on the precious local landscapes EDC has fought to protect. From San Luis Obispo to Ventura, the preservation of open space continues to be a priority for EDC as well as the group of 24 landscape artists and guests, who have been painting to save our environment for over twenty years. With a variety of mediums and wide ranging artistic approaches, this show illustrates the beauty of our natural heritage. Please Join Us! February 4, 2010 1st Thursday, 5:00-8:00 PM February 5, 2010 Artists' Reception, 5:00-7:00 PM WHERE: Faulkner Gallery Santa Barbara Public Library 40 E. Anapamu GALLERY/EXHIBIT HOURS: February 1-28 Monday-Thursday 10:00-8:00 PM Friday & Saturday, 10:00-5:30 PM Sunday, 1:00-5:00 PM All artists will contribute 50% of sales to the work of the Environmental Defense Center, working to protect and enhance the local environment since 1977. Featured Artists: Jeremy Harper, Hammonds Meadow (top) & Ray Hunter, Ellwood Preserve (above) Environmental Defense Center 906 Garden Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 www.EnvironmentalDefenseCenter.org

ART FROM SCRAP GALLERY PRESENTS... 3D: Dug, Dan & Debris Dug Uyesaka / Assemblage Dan Levin / Assemblage Bob Debris / Photography Februray 6 – March 13, 2010 Opening reception: Saturday, February 6 / 5-7pm Dug Uyesaka exhibits regularly at the AFS Gallery and was the Assemblage Muse in 2008. He also teaches at Laguna Blanca School and is the 2nd District County Arts Commissioner for Santa Barbara County. Dan Levin is a prolific assemblage artist who has recently returned to Santa Barbara. Examples of his work can be seen at www.danlevin.com Bob Debris worked with students from El Puente School at Art From Scrap in 2009, resulting in the Pictures exhibit at the AFS Gallery. More of Bob’s work can be viewed here ART FROM SCRAP 302 East Cota Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (805) 884-0459 Hours: T/W/F/Sat: 10-2 Th: 10-6