Now at the CAW
Stephanie Baker Presents:
PORTRAITS, 1990-Present
A Joyous Exhibit of Black & White Portrait Photography
Friday, January 16th & Saturday, January 17th, 5-8pm
From the organizer:
“For nearly forty years, I’ve had the joy of taking portraits professionally,” says Stephanie Baker, who specializes in photographing babies, toddlers, children and young adults using natural lighting. “After all these years I’m now finding joy in the faces of a new generation,” as the children she once photographed are now grown and asking her to photograph their young families.
Selected from thousands of portraits taken since 1990, Stephanie Baker has curated a ‘community slide show’, of sorts, that will fill the walls of the gallery, thanks to the projection expertise of the Environment Makers: Jonathan Smith and Kym Cochran.
Numerous portraits affectionately capture fleeting moments of childhood. “Now & Then” photos chronicle the growth of babies becoming children; and children becoming young adults. The “Jumping” photos are an extension of Baker’s own playful spirit, and her ability to create a fun and relaxed environment for children of all ages to be photographed.
“I’m hoping that this show inspires viewers to see the joy in everyone.”
...
Stephanie Baker has served on the board of the Media Arts and Design Academy (MAD) at Santa Barbara High School. Baker has also done portrait photography for Stage Left Productions, Santa Barbara High School Theatre, and National Charity League; as well as contributing numerous fundraising photo sessions to various arts organizations.
The Art Process with Kathy Leader Presents:
Gelli Plate Printing Class
Sat. Jan. 17th, 10am-1pm
$85
New techniques in Gelli plate Printing
From the organizer:
Explore the wonderful world of gelli-plate printing: mono printing without a press, using free painting, botanicals, stencils and string. Gelli printing is playful, intuitive, and wonderfully forgiving—it’s about layers, texture, and those unexpected moments that teach us more than any plan ever could. Great for all levels. Materials list sent upon registration.
...
The Art Process provides various opportunities for all levels from those who want to explore their creative voice for the first time to those more experienced creatives who would like our inspirational guidance.
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.
...
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).
Eric Saint Georges Presents:
Figure Drawing Workshop
Saturday, February 14, 9am-12:30pm
From the organizer:
The goal of this short workshop is to give an introduction to tools and methods one can use to improve the liveliness and expression of quick gestural drawings of the
human form.
Focusing on short poses (mostly 30 seconds to 2 minutes), students will practice techniques and exercises to develop hand-eye coordination and learn strategies for gesture drawings (such as in which order to start and develop the drawing) and improve their ability to draw quick and expressive drawings.
This workshop is appropriate for all levels including beginners. Demos and hands-on critiques are an important part of the instruction.
Cost: $60
To Register (or for questions), email Eric Saint Georges at ericsgc@hawaii.edu
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.
-
Two FREE poetry workshops a week, starting in December, at the Community Arts Workshop
-
Workshops are open to all (18+ years). Bring something to write with and on! Refreshments are provided.
-
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.
The Santa Barbara Arts Collaborative works to maintain the CAW as a "blank canvas" for as wide a diversity of arts uses and users as possible, providing space and collaborating with project initiators to make their ideas a success for the benefit of the broader community, and supporting and cultivating collaborations between artists and arts organizations, community groups, the business community, non-profit organizations and the entire community.
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.