Join Santa Barbara Beautiful for a free reception and guided walking tour exploring downtown Santa Barbara’s latest temporary public art sculpture exhibit State of the Art Gallery 2018. Installed in April, the eight interactive sculptures by local artists offer diverse perspectives on our community’s creative spirit, identity and resilience. Funded in part by a Santa Barbara Beautiful Community Grant, the installation spans seven blocks of State Street between Victoria and Cota Streets and marks the first time public sculpture has been exhibited on State Street since 2008.

The tour starts with a free reception at 10 West Gallery located at 10 W. Anapamu Street. Led by local artist, Nathan Snyder, the guided walk begins at approximately 4:15 pm at Patrick Melroy’s sculpture, Public Flag Pole on the west side of State Street near Victoria Street and will end on the same side of the street between Ortega and Cota Streets at Melroy’s work, California Love Locks.

If there are any questions, concerns, etc., please email bdsecretary@sbbeautiful.org for more information.