It’s not often scores of local artists get together for a live and virtual event, but on the weekend of Oct. 23 and 24 there is a very special event called: Climate + Art = Change for a Clean World.
It’s an exhibition and sale of paintings by 125 well-known local Central Coast artists under SCAPE (Southern California Artists Painting for the Environment).
All proceeds are going to the Sierra Club Los Padres Chapter and the Community Environmental Council.
It’s happening both live, in accordance with current Covid protocols and virtual. The online showing will be set up by the CEC and is active on Oct. 12th, with the online show itself up for sale from Oct. 16-22.
The live event is at the Community Arts Workshop (631 Garden Street in downtown Santa Barbara). Dynamic local artists will be on hand to talk about their work. Al Gore’s Climate Reality Project will host speaker panels and an educational showcase. Explore Ecology will be providing children’s activities as well.
The reception from 5-8pm on Saturday will include wine and light refreshments, as well as an award presentation and live music.
Times are 1-8pm for Saturday Oct. 23 and from 10am to 5pm on Sunday, Oct. 24.
"Although this is an open show, landscapes, figures, still life and abstracts were accepted with special emphasis placed on subject matter that relates to Climate Change," said Natalie Wilson, the Exhibit Chair. In fact, artists can submit works up until midnight Oct. 8. For information, call Wilson at 805 687-7123 or visit:
If you would like to volunteer to help with the event or need more information, contact Emily Engel of the Sierra Club: emilyaengel@gmail.com
Check out SCAPE for more details and photos of artworks at:
For generations, the local Sierra Club and CEC have advocated for a cleaner environment and energy sources, all of which affects our local ecology, and the artists take it from there. Please help support these organizations by participating, buying and even donating.
The recipients deeply thank SCAPE artists for their contributions.
