Now at the CAW
The Goleta Valley Art Association Presents:
Picassos4Peanuts
Great Art for Not a Lot
Friday, 12/19, 5 - 8 pm and Saturday, 12/20, 10 am - 4 pm
From the organizer:
The event, which features paintings for $300 or less and crafts in a wide range of prices, will offer the work of local artists in a wide range of media and styles and presents a holiday shopping opportunity for the community.
We are delighted to offer this show of "original artwork for not very much money," as well as the beautiful crafts of our members, to friends and neighbors as they shop for wonderful paintings and gifts at excellent prices.
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The Goleta Valley Art Association (GVAA) began as a small group of artists who first met in March 1963, showing their artwork at a Goleta bank. From its first meeting place in the office of the Goleta Valley Chamber of Commerce to its present-day site at the Goleta Public Library, the Association has grown from 16 members to over 200 members. For more information visit thegoletavalleyartassociation.org.
Kerfuffle Theatre Presents:
WHODUNIT
Playing for a Limited Engagement The CAW
December 28 — 31
Tickets on Sale December 1
From the organizer:
Kerfuffle Theatre brings its annual Holiday Show to The CAW (Santa Barbara’s Community Arts Workshop) this year.
Emma-Jane “ E-J” Huerta directs this MASH-UP of Agatha Christie / Clue, the board game / all those PBS murder mysteries!
It’s Christmas, 1945, at Mediocre Manor, a large house in an English village. The Plums are ready to welcome their Holiday guests . . . let the shenanigans begin!
* Kerfuffle Theatre’s Productions are not recommended for young children - contact us if you have questions: kerfuffletheatre@gmail.com
Follow Kerfuffle Theatre on Instagram: @kerfuffletheatre
Artists for Democracy Presents:
The Art of Resistance
Art show open to the community
January 28 – February 2
From the organizer:
“The Art of Resistance” show will take place in two spaces at the CAW, the first showing art works reflecting the current political situation along with examples of local, street protest signs. The second gallery will have an exhibit of "The Art of Propaganda" – A display of original WWI and WWII poster art re-imagined for our current era. This gallery will also feature the colorful and striking protest art of Lawrence Wallin.
A call for art with more details will be coming out around the last week of December. Contact Skip Lau at Pacstove@hotmail.com for additional information.
The opening reception is Friday January 30th from 2:30 to 6:30pm and will have refreshments and entertainment. If you would like to hold an activity Saturday June 31 or Sunday Dec 1 in one of the Galleries or a small event outdoors, contact organizer Skip Lau about possibilities, or with any ideas or suggestions you may have. We will also be looking for additional volunteers for the show.
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The show is being organized by Artists-for-Democracy.com, a website currently under construction that will show art work related to "The Art of Resistance." Art works will be accepted on the website for display or for sale. Proceeds will go towards non-violent, resistance efforts. Contact Skip Lau at Pacstove@hotmail.com for additional information. We are hoping to be up and running sometime in March.
The California Arts Council Presents:
Creative Economy Town Hall
Shape California’s Creative Future
Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2pm - 5:30 pm
Community Arts Workshop, 631 Garden St
From the organizer:
The Creative Economies in Action: 2025 Statewide Engagement Tour is coming to Santa Barbara, and you're invited to participate! Building upon California’s first Creative Economy Strategic Plan, this town hall listening session will gather community insights and identify innovative practices within the Central Coast region to inform a comprehensive addendum to be submitted to the Governor’s Office and State Legislature in the Spring of 2026.
Our regional town hall will take place Wednesday, February 4, 2pm-5:30pm at the Community Arts Workshop in downtown Santa Barbara (food and coffee/tea will be provided).
This is a great opportunity to provide direct feedback and be a part of shaping the future of the creative economy in our region and the state.
To learn more and register for the town hall, please visit the Eventbrite page HERE. If you’re not able to make it in person, there will also be a virtual town hall the week before on Wednesday, January 28 6-7:30pm for the full Central Coast region. You can register for that event HERE.
For questions or more information, please contact our CAC Regional Engagement Manager, Hannah Jacobson Blumenfeld (hannahjacobsonblumenfeld@gmail.com).
Tayllor and Ademola Oyewole-Davis Present:
Storytelling is the Revolution
What's Your Story?
Tuesday & Thursday 5-7pm Poetry Workshops for All
First Workshop: Tuesday December 2nd, 5pm
Showcase and Exhibition March 2026
Free!
At the Community Arts Workshop
Part of the SBAC Community Arts Residency Program
Create art that no only moves people but also moves the community forward.
Tayllor and Ademola Oyewole-Davis, artists and poets in the 2025-26 Community Arts Residency, are hosting and curating a poetic experience that celebrates all our stories and connects us as a community.
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Two FREE poetry workshops a week, starting in December, at the Community Arts Workshop
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Workshops are open to all (18+ years). Bring something to write with and on! Refreshments are provided.
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A safe community space for members to share their stories and write about them through poetry. We will support members in the writing, editing, and performance process, inviting members to perform in the exhibition in the March 2026.
Who Should Participate?
Anyone! All levels of experience are welcome, from no experience to a lot. The workshops seek to bring together people from all walks of life.
What's the Time Commitment?
Feel free to drop in for just one evening and see what it is about, or commit to as much as you choose. The workshops will build to a concluding showcase, but the point is to give our community a chance to write, share stories, and build connections.
About the Artists
Tayllor Oyewole-Davis is an educator, social impact strategist, and internationally recognized poet. As Founder of Sisterhood(verb), Inc., she merges the arts with community engagement to create sustainable, creative spaces. As Executive Assistant & Artist in Residence at The Riviera Ridge School, she develops arts-integrated programs and partnerships. Her work has been featured in global anthologies, galleries, and stages. Tayllor has presented at national conferences and received honors like the H. Elizabeth Braun Catalyst for Change Award. She holds an M.A. in Humanities and Social Thought from NYU and a B.A. in Psychology from Mount Holyoke College.
Ademola Oyewole-Davis is a Brooklyn-born singer, songwriter, poet, educator, and activist who has performed since age eight. His artistry spans the U.S., with recent collaborations alongside his father, Abiodun Oyewole of The Last Poets, and his upcoming solo project, "Lib(er)ation." With over seven years of teaching experience through Urban Word NYC and independent schools, Ademola cultivates creative, critical learning environments that empower everyone to speak truth and pursue justice.
Use the CAW
The CAW collaborates to empower and provide affordable space for art projects of all kinds. Have an idea? Use the CAW.
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Find out more about how you can use the CAW here:
The SBAC facilitates the use of the CAW by artists, nonprofits, and community groups of all types; fostering exploration, conversation, collaboration, and connection to further its mission to sustain and grow all forms of the arts in Santa Barbara. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the users’ own, and do not necessarily represent those of the Santa Barbara Arts Collaborative. The SBAC welcomes all in the work to sustain and grow the unique cultural ecology of our community.