The Wildling Museum invites the public to attend a free Summer Family Day on Sunday, August 14, 2022, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Visitors are invited to bring the whole family and enjoy free museum admission during event hours, eco glitter tattoos by Parties and Paint by Kate, art activities for all ages, and more.
Read MoreEnjoy new eco-printed and natural material artworks created by Santa Barbara-based artist Debbie MacInnis in the Wildling Museum Store from August 2022 - January 2023!
More than 15 framed eco-prints and cacti artworks are now available, along with a variety of eco-printed scarves, greeting cards, and mousepads. Explore works in person during your next visit, or browse available inventory in our online store.
Read MoreJoin the Wildling Museum on Wednesday, June 15, 5 - 6 p.m. for a special Zoom presentation by current exhibiting photographer David Paul Bayles and ecosystem scientist Fred Swanson as they share more about their work together, which weaves a complex story of forest resilience – retention of carbon, nutrients, and abundant life – countered by the challenges posed by a legacy of land use in an age of climate uncertainty.
Read MoreMark your calendars! We look forward to welcoming you to the beautiful Alisal Ranch Adobe for Brunch al Fresco on June 5, 2022, complete with our famous Mimosa and Bloody Mary Bar, a special live auction, and the presentation of our 2022 Wilderness Spirit Award.
Read MoreThis spring and summer, enjoy new plein air works by featured local Santa Barbara-based artist Holly Hungett in the Wildling Museum Store! More than 15 framed paintings showcasing local coastlines, landscapes, and skylines are now available. Explore works in person or view available inventory in our online store.
Join us for a special meet and greet with Holly Hungett on Sunday, May 22 from 2 - 4 p.m., where she'll be at the Wildling Store to share more about her work.
Read MoreJoin Central Coast professional landscape and nature photographer Nic Stover for an in-person workshop at the Wildling Museum on Sunday, May 15, 2022, 2 – 4:30 p.m designed for photographers of all skill levels looking to improve their editing skills and take their work to the next level.
Read MoreThe Wildling Museum of Art and Nature is pleased to announce its 2022 poetry competition, Climate Change: Our Impact. The competition is a celebration of Earth Day, and will culminate in a celebration hosted by Community Environmental Council (CEC) taking place on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at the Arlington Theatre in Santa Barbara. This competition is intended to highlight the importance of standing up to protect the planet’s dwindling natural resources and working against the threats of climate change.
Read MoreJoin us for the final day of Sharing the Light: Ansel Adams & Alan Ross on Sunday, March 20th and meet the artist behind the work! Internationally acclaimed photographer Alan Ross will be in the Wildling galleries from 2 - 5 p.m. to chat with visitors and share stories behind the works on view.
Read MoreJoin us for a special virtual program in honor of Ansel Adams on what would have been the iconic photographer’s 120th birthday. The public is invited to tune in to Ansel Adams: The Man Behind the Camera on Sunday, February 20, 2 – 3 p.m. via Zoom for an insightful presentation by photographer Alan Ross, Ansel Adams’ friend and former assistant.
Read MoreThe Wildling is thrilled to host Florencia Ramirez, author of Eat Less Water, for a special presentation and conversation with Steve Beckmen, the winemaker behind Beckmen Vineyards, at the Museum on Sunday, March 6, 2022, 3 p.m. as the Wildling Museum kicks off a year of climate-focused exhibitions and programming.
Following the program will be a book signing and environmental pop-up shop curated by Ramirez, along with a biodynamic wine tasting by Beckmen Vineyards for attendees.
Read MoreThe Wildling Museum is thrilled to announce its new window art installation, Winter Wonder: Four Faces of Grass Mountain by artist Kiana Beckmen. The public is invited to enjoy the ongoing installation from Mission Drive, which is visible from the sidewalk all days of the week and illuminated at night.
Read MoreThe Wildling Museum of Art and Nature is pleased to announce an upcoming presentation with photographer Michael Miner on Sunday, December 12, 2021, 2-3:30 p.m. Miner’s demonstration and lecture will explore the art, craft, and technical aspects of large format black and white landscape photography.
The event marks the museum’s first in-person event since early 2020 and seating will be limited.
Read MoreWe look forward to welcoming you back to the Wildling’s annual Holiday Marketplace on Sunday, December 5, 2021, featuring beautiful unique handmade gifts by local artisans.
Woodworker Gabriel Bustamante, jewelry artist Anne Miller, copper artist Gretchen Foran, and glass artist Joellen Chrones will all be here with greatly expanded offerings than what we have in the store; and newcomer Lou Ann Smith will be selling her gorgeous pottery. Mark your calendars for this not-to-be-missed shopping event!
Read MoreOur Fall Fundraiser is back! Mark your calendars and tune in on Sunday, November 7 at 4 p.m. for another exciting evening filled with unique silent and live auction items, fun video content, the debut of our new documentary short, surprise guests, and more!
Read MoreThe Wildling's three-part series, Bio/Mass: Summer Artist Talks, will highlight six artists from the Wildling’s current exhibition, Bio/Mass: Contemporary Meditations on Nature, in conversation with one another – Karen Kitchel and Catherine Eaton Skinner, Scott Chatenever and Dorothy Churchill-Johnson, and Maria Rendón and Sommer Roman.
Register to attend online discussions with the artists on Tuesday, July 20; Tuesday, August 24; and Wednesday, September 1.
Read MoreMark your calendars! We're excited to welcome you to the Wildling's Summer Open House on Sunday, August 29, 2 - 6 p.m. Bring the whole family and enjoy free museum admission during event hours, a princess visit by Parties and Paint by Kate, activities, and more! We’ll also be hosting a food truck in our parking lot, so stick around for dinner.
Read MoreVisit the Wildling for a Plein Air Painting Weekend with artists Kevin Gleason and Libby Smith taking place Saturday, June 26 and Sunday, June 27, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Inspiring visitors to get outdoors is at the heart of the Wildling Museum’s current Valley Oak Gallery exhibition, Art from the Trail: Exploring the Natural Beauty of Santa Barbara County. Libby Smith and Kevin Gleason are among the 27 local artists featured in the show, which celebrates the outdoor treasures of the Central Coast. The two artists will be bringing their talents to the museum for live painting demonstrations, providing visitors with a behind-the-scenes look at how artists bring outdoor inspiration to the canvas.
Read MoreYou're invited to join the Wildling Museum in honoring our Wilderness Spirit Awardee, renowned underwater photographer Richard Salas on Sunday, June 6, 2021, 4 p.m.!
Richard has spent a lifetime under water, capturing amazing images of marine creatures large and small, plus has written and published three gorgeous books documenting his adventures. He is a passionate advocate for the oceans and their inhabitants, and embodies the values of the Wildling Museum. We are thrilled to be hosting Richard for this virtual tribute.
Guests will enjoy an inspiring virtual event featuring live and prerecorded tributes to Richard, as well as a live presentation by the man of the hour himself, along with some incredible underwater video footage!
Read MoreThis summer, enjoy new works by featured local artist Kelly Hine in the Wildling Museum Store! Hine is a self-taught artist and grew up in Santa Barbara before moving to the Santa Ynez Valley in 1988, where she finds her artistic inspiration during daily runs with her dog, Bear. She is a member of the Pastel Society of America and the Pastel Society of the West Coast.
More than 20 framed pastels showcasing local landscapes and subjects are now available in the Wildling Museum Store from June 4 - September 5, 2021.
Read MoreEarth Day 2021 is right around the corner and we look forward to celebrating with you! The Wildling has put together an activity guide for all ages to learn more about Earth Day and take part in this year’s event. Write your own haiku poetry, learn more about the origins of the first Earth Day in 1970, and more.
Then, on Thursday, April 22, 2021 be sure to tune in to Santa Barbara Earth Day’s online celebration, featuring a live poetry reading by our three “Why Earth Day Matters” poetry competition finalists. A huge congratulations to our three finalists, Gabrielle Terzian (Youth), Ruby Bargiel (Youth), and Jack Clymer (Adult), who will all share their work, joined in conversation with poetry judge Sojourner Kincaid Rolle, former Santa Barbara Poet Laureate (2015 - 2017).
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