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SUMMARY:SBMM Presents Play: Bronze Sculptures and Other Stuff by Susan Read Cronin
DESCRIPTION:Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Presents\nPlay: Bronze Sculptures and Other Stuff by Susan Read Cronin \n On View August 13 – November 29\, 2026\nA playful\, story-rich exhibition exploring the breadth of human emotion through bronze\, silhouettes\, and poetry \nSBMM is delighted to present Play: Bronze Sculptures and Other Stuff by Susan (Susie) Read Cronin\, on view August 13 through November 29\, 2026. With humor and imagination at its heart\, Play invites visitors to experience the full spectrum of human feeling through Cronin’s allegorical bronze sculptures — alongside her silhouettes and poetry. \nCronin’s pieces are imaginative and disarmingly joyful: small scenes that feel like fables\, visual puns that reward a second look\, and characters that seem to carry on secret conversations. Cronin takes the word “play” literally\, as she plays with words\, scale\, perspective and sometimes danger. While the work often begins in laughter\, it doesn’t stay on the surface. Play explores tenderness\, longing\, mischief\, vulnerability\, and wonder — reminding us that imagination and play can be both a refuge and a way of discovering the truth. \nIn her own words\, Cronin calls her work “figurative and narrative\,” grounded in gesture and emotion. Her titles unlock new layers of meaning across sculpture and text. Play invites us to slow down\, look closer\, and rediscover the simple joy of being human. \nBronze has a long and distinguished relationship with maritime history. For centuries\, it has been valued for its strength\, beauty\, and resilience\, appearing in tools\, trade goods\, ship fittings\, and other objects shaped by life at sea. At the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum\, bronze resonates not only as a historic material\, but also as one deeply tied to craftsmanship\, exploration\, and endurance. \nIn Play\, Susan Read Cronin reimagines this storied medium through sculptures that are imaginative\, lyrical\, and unexpectedly expressive. Her work offers a contemporary perspective on bronze\, transforming a material long associated with utility and permanence into one of wit\, emotion\, and wonder. In doing so\, the exhibition creates a thoughtful bridge between maritime legacy and artistic invention. \nAs an added bonus\, for those of you who have always longed to understand how a bronze sculpture is made\, part of the show explains and simplifies the lost wax bronze casting process. \nExhibition Details \nExhibition: Play: Bronze Sculptures and Other Stuff by Susan (Susie) Read Cronin\nDates: August 13 – November 29\, 2026\nLocation: Santa Barbara Maritime Museum\, 113 Harbor Way\, Suite 190\, Santa Barbara\, CA 93109\nHours: Open daily\, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.\nAdmission: Included with museum admission (SBMM members free). \n \nAbout the Artist \nSusan (Susie) Read Cronin is a sculptor\, writer\, and multidisciplinary artist known for bronze sculptures that blend craft with playfulness and narrative charm. Educated at The Madeira School\, she earned a B.A. in English from Williams College and studied with sculptors Jane B. Armstrong and Walter Matia. After many years working in Vermont\, Cronin relocated full-time to Santa Barbara in 2016. Her work has been exhibited widely\, including solo shows across Vermont\, New York City\, Denver\, and California\, and her exhibition Fables\, Foibles\, and Fairy Tales has traveled to 18 museums and other venues around the country. \n\nWatch the video
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LOCATION:Santa Barbara Maritime Museum\, 113 Harbor Way\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93109\, United States
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SUMMARY:Pirates Day at the Harbor: The Story of Hippolyte Bouchard
DESCRIPTION:Pirates Day at the Harbor: The Story of Hippolyte Bouchard \nStep into California’s maritime past during a free\, family-friendly day at the Santa Barbara Harbor! Meet costumed historic figures aboard the Mystic Whaler\, discover the dramatic story of privateer Hippolyte Bouchard\, view an authentic artifact from SBMM\, and follow clues on a harbor-wide treasure hunt. \nCostumes are encouraged! Guests who arrive in costume—along with up to three additional guests—will receive free same-day admission to the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum. Participants with a treasure hunt map can also receive free admission to the museum\, continue the adventure inside SBMM. \nBring the whole family for a day filled with history\, mystery\, and high-seas adventure! \nSunday\, August 23\, 2026 | 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. \nSanta Barbara Harbor \n  \n \nLIVING HISTORY ABOARD TALL SHIP MYSTIC WHALER BRINGS\n1818 CALIFORNIA PRIVATEER RAID TO LIFE \nCommunity event features an authentic artifact from Santa Barbara Maritime Museum\, living history reenactors\, and interactive family activities. \nLocal history lovers and adventure seekers are invited to step off the shore and straight into the history books for a living history event exploring one of California’s most dramatic maritime chapters: the 1818 raids of the pirate Hippolyte Bouchard. \nHosted by Mystic Ocean Adventures\, the tall ship Mystic Whaler\, and the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum\, the event offers a hands-on journey back to the early 19th century when Bouchard – a French-born Argentine privateer – sailed up the California coast\, leaving an indelible mark on maritime history. \nAttendees will have the unique opportunity to: \n\nMeet Living History Reenactors: Interact with costumed historical figures on board the Mystic Whaler\, including a live character portrayal of Hippolyte Bouchard himself.\nView A Rare Artifact: Examine an authentic 19th-century historical piece on display\, made available through a special collaboration with the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum.\nEngage in Family Activities: Test and solve historical mysteries in an interactive\, harbor-wide treasure hunt.\nExplore a Tall Ship: Walk the decks of Mystic Whaler and gain insight into traditional seafaring techniques and coastal life during the era of privateers. FREE ADMISSION.\n\n“History comes alive when you can stand on the deck of a vessel\, see the actual tools of the era\, and talk with the figures who shaped the coast\,” said Captain Christine Healy\, Executive Director of Mystic Ocean Adventures. “Whether you’re a maritime enthusiast or looking for a memorable family outing\, this event connects our local community directly to California’s rich coastal past.” \nAbout Mystic Ocean Adventures (MOA): Mystic Ocean Adventures\, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization\, promotes hands-on education\, STEAM academic comprehension\, environmental stewardship\, teamwork\, self-confidence\, and nautical skills with a special focus on youth through sailing and the sea. It’s 110-foot tall ship \, the Mystic Whaler\, provides a unique outdoor classroom experience for the communities it serves. mysticoceanadventures.org \nAbout the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM): SBMM’s mission to interpret the rich and diverse maritime history of the Santa Barbara Channel. SBMM is an interactive museum – a place where the public can experience maritime culture without leaving the harbor. Founded by a group of fisherman\, divers\, and sailors\, SBMM provides hands-on learning opportunities for all ages\, delving into Santa Barbara’s robust maritime history while highlighting the important role the Santa Barbara Channel plays in our culture and community.
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