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SUMMARY:SBMM Presents Aquean: Photographs\, Paintings\, and Prints
DESCRIPTION:Aquean is an evocative new exhibition exploring time\, tides\, and transformation through the multimedia works of artists David Ellis and Larry Vigon. Featuring photographs\, paintings\, prints\, video\, and mixed media\, the show invites visitors to consider the sea as both subject and metaphor—revealing the delicate balance between permanence and loss along California’s coastlines\, where what endures and what vanishes are bound together by the ocean’s rhythms. Highlights include Ellis’s Lobospheres: The Lost Souls of Point Lobos\, a 20-year photographic exploration of wave-carved forms at Point Lobos\, and Vigon’s Flotsam & Jetsam\, an immersive collection of paintings\, large-scale prints\, found objects\, linocuts\, video\, and dimensional collages. Together\, their work captures the power and fragility of an ever-changing shoreline. \n \nAquean\nImpressions of the Sea & Shore \nAquean explores the sea as both subject and metaphor\, reflecting on the delicate balance between permanence and loss along California’s coastlines. What endures and what vanishes are inseparable\, bound together by the rhythms of the ocean. The sea is more than a physical presence. It is a lens through which to consider time\, change and the fragile continuity of our coastal world. \n \n“Aquean is a collaboration that captures the constant movement of the sea as it recreates itself and everything it touches\,” said David Ellis. “It expresses the tension between the found beauty and powerful uncertainty of a relentless ecosystem. Many thanks to the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum for bringing Aquean to the public.” \nExhibition highlights focus on two major bodies of work by the artists: \nDavid Ellis’s Lobospheres: The Lost Souls of Point Lobos is a 20-year exploration that consists of abstract\, impressionistic photographs of textures\, silhouettes\, and mythical figures discovered in the wave-carved rock forms of Point Lobos\, California. It is a celebration\, an elegy\, and a cautionary tale—an interpretive archive that captures its sheer\, subliminal beauty\, while also preserving and documenting an extraordinary landmark that may be changing with time. Last June\, selected photographs from Lobospheres received top honors at the 24th Annual International Art Exchange exhibited at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum. \nLarry Vigon’s Flotsam & Jetsam is an expansive impression of the sea that includes paintings\, large-scale prints\, found objects\, linocuts\, video\, and dimensional collages. \nLarry recalled that once\, Picasso was asked what his paintings meant. Picasso said\, “Do you ever know what the birds are singing? You don’t. But you listen to them anyway. So\, sometimes with art\, it is important just to look.” \nFlotsam & Jetsam extends Vigon’s world-class artistic sensibilities. His decades of album cover design for artists like Fleetwood Mac\, Eric Clapton\, and Bonnie Raitt—seen by hundreds of millions of people worldwide—landed him in the Album Cover Hall of Fame. His commercial and logo identity work has helped build leadership brands for DreamWorks\, Fandango\, Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas\, and Epson. His work also spans Broadway posters\, advertising campaigns\, magazines\, and books—including his design for The Red Book by C.G. Jung\, considered one of the most significant psychoanalytic publications of the last century. \n“We are thrilled to bring together the vivid visions of David Ellis and Larry Vigon in Aquean\,” said SBMM Curator/Director of Collections & Exhibits Emily Falke. “Their work captures the power and fragility of the ever-changing California coastline. In Aquean\, the sea is more than a physical presence—it becomes a lens for time and change\, reminding us that what endures and what vanishes are forever intertwined by the rhythms of the ocean.”
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LOCATION:Santa Barbara Maritime Museum\, 113 Harbor Way\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93109\, United States
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SUMMARY:SBMM at the I Madonnari Italian Street Painting Festival
DESCRIPTION:Come visit Ernie Merlan\, Founder and Executive Director of Muralism\, as he creates a mural for SBMM at the I Madonnari Italian Street Painting Festival May 23 – 25\, 2026 recurring daily 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. at the Santa Barbara Mission\, bringing decades of creative leadership to this special project. Madonnari\, or street painters\, transform the Mission plaza using pastels on pavement to create 150 vibrant and colorful\, large-scale images. The Santa Barbara I Madonnari Street Painting Festival presents the rare opportunity to view artists of all ages create street paintings ranging from classical to original images. A former art director\, muralist\, and scenic artist for Disney Imagineering\, Universal Studios Creative\, and Sony Pictures\, Merlan founded Muralism to help young artists with disabilities build skills and confidence by learning the craft of mural making. He also served as the founding Executive Director of Exceptional Minds\, a nonprofit visual effects and animation program for young adults with autism. Muralism is on course to complete 100 murals throughout Southern California before the 2028 Olympics\, including several in Carpinteria. This collaboration reflects the power of art\, mentorship\, and community connection. \nThis is a Free event taking place at the Old Mission Santa Barbara\, 2201 Laguna Street\, Santa Barbara\, CA 93015.
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SUMMARY:Port\, Starboard & Sails: A Hands-On Boating Adventure
DESCRIPTION:Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Celebrates World Boating Day with Sail to Shelter: Port\, Starboard & Sails: A Hands-On Boating Adventure \nFamilies invited to build boats from reclaimed materials and explore boating basics at the harbor \n  \nSBMM in collaboration with Sail to Shelter\, is pleased to celebrate World Boating Day on Saturday\, May 23\, 2026\, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.\, with a hands-on family activity on the museum patio in the Santa Barbara Harbor. \nAs part of the celebration\, children will be invited to design and build their own boats from reclaimed materials\, complete with handmade sails. Port\, Starboard & Sails: A Hands-On Boating Adventure will offer a fun and creative way to introduce young participants to the world of boating while sparking conversations about boat design\, reuse\, and life on the water. \nFamilies will also have a chance to learn basic maritime vocabulary and concepts\, including the difference between port and starboard\, the parts of a boat\, and the characteristics of various types of vessels\, such as sloops\, cutters\, and keelboats. \nHeld on the patio of the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum in the heart of the harbor\, the event will welcome visitors of all ages to stop by and participate. SBMM has generously offered free family day passes for those wishing to take part\, creating an added opportunity for families to enjoy the museum’s exhibits and spend time together exploring Santa Barbara’s maritime heritage. \nThis collaboration with Sail to Shelter reflects a shared commitment to community engagement\, creativity\, and the educational value of connecting people to the water. By combining hands-on artmaking with boating knowledge\, the event aims to make maritime learning approachable\, memorable\, and fun. \n“World Boating Day is a wonderful opportunity to inspire curiosity and creativity in young visitors\,” said SBMM Executive Director Dean Noble. “We are delighted to partner with Sail to Shelter on an activity that invites families to build\, learn\, and celebrate the boating spirit of Santa Barbara Harbor.” \nAbout World Boating Day \nThe boating industry has extraordinary stories to tell\, and World Boating Day — an initiative by the Superyacht Life Foundation — was created to bring those stories to a wider audience. This global\, nonprofit initiative invites marinas\, shipyards\, brands\, training centers\, and other boating companies to open their doors and offer the public a behind-the-scenes look at the people\, skills\, and innovation shaping the world of leisure boating. \nWorld Boating Day is celebrated globally each year. In 2026\, the official day will take place on May 23\, with events held throughout the week from May 18–24. Participation can take many forms\, from open days and guided tours to talks\, workshops\, and on-water experiences. By hosting an activity\, organizations become part of an international celebration and are featured on the World Boating Day global map. \n \nAbout Sail to Shelter \nSail to Shelter is a mission-driven organization working at the intersection of sustainability\, sailing\, and community impact. Founded to address the growing volume of high-performance sails entering the waste stream\, the organization partners with sailing programs\, race events\, and industry leaders to intercept retired sails and transform them into purposeful\, durable goods. \nFrom bags and gear to shade structures and emergency shelter solutions\, Sail to Shelter extends the life of these technically advanced materials while reducing landfill waste. Through local manufacturing and collaborative partnerships\, the organization also supports community-based initiatives and creates opportunities for meaningful reuse. \nIn alignment with the spirit of World Boating Day\, Sail to Shelter celebrates the global boating community by turning its legacy materials into products that serve people\, protect the environment\, and carry the story of the water forward.
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