EVENTS & SHOWS
Every Sunday*, 10am-Dusk
The famous Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show combines the traditional Californian beachside stroll and a unique shopping experience that has been enjoyed by both locals and visitors since 1965. Every Sunday dozens of artists and craftsfolk share their work against the backdrop of an open park, iconic towering palm trees, and sandy beaches that line Cabrillo Boulevard just East of Stearns Wharf.
• Official SB Arts & Crafts Show site
• Watch the introduction video for the SB Arts & Crafts Show
• Google Maps to Stearns Wharf and Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, California
Saturday-Sunday, 10am-5pm, May 5-6, 2012 - Booth #408
The famous Commons at Calabasas (an upscale shopping and dining center in the heart of Calabasas) will be host to the 15th Anniversary of the Calabasas Fine Arts Festival. The Calabasas Fine Arts Festival features over 150 painters, jewelers, potters, sculptors, photographers, glass artists, woodworkers and more! The festival also features an array of live musical talent & free youth art activities.
• Official Calabasas Fine Arts Festival site
• Google Maps for Commons at Calabasas
Saturday-Sunday, 10am-5pm, May 12-13, 2012 - Booth #B28
The Rotary Club of Studio City/Sherman Oaks will be hosting the Arts & Crafts Show for Mother's Day Weekend at the Moorpark Playground Park, Moorpark, California. This beneficial fundraising tradition has been held for over 30 years and offers arts, crafts, food, and a chance to win a drawing with each purchase made. Over 130 artists, dozens of Rotary Club members, and many volunteers gather to help people "in need" - be sure to attend this year.
• Official Rotary Club of Studio City/Sherman Oaks Mother's Day Arts & Crafts Show site
• Bing Map for Laurel Canyon Blvd & Moorpark St (Moorpark Park)
Saturday-Sunday, 10am-5pm, May 26-27, 2012
Nestled amongst the oaks in beautiful Libbey Park, a natural setting is created to showcase the rich mixture of works in a variety of mediums. Art in the Park has enjoyed a long tradition of displaying quality art during the Memorial Day weekend (est. 1977). Presented by the Ojai Art Center, the oldest non-profit art center in California, the festival attracts artists from near and far. The relaxed atmosphere and approachable artists draws crowds (between 3,000 – 5,000) from Ojai and neighboring communities. Additionally, the event will include a Young Patrons Gallery, a High School Student Exhibition Area, Youth Art Workshops, Art Demonstrations for Adults, Food & Music.
• Official Art in the Park site
• Google Maps for Libbey Park, Ojai, California
Saturday-Sunday, 10am-5pm, June 2-3, 2012 - Booth #115
The first weekend in June, the Conejo Valley Art Museum invites you to their ArtWalk fundraiser event (proceeds of ArtWalk go to the building and endowment funds). ArtWalk is a juried fine art and designer craft show of artists from all over California and other states. Displaying their best art work, for viewing and for sale, 150-170 promising, emerging, and established artists expose their best oeuvres. ArtWalk attracts more than 18,000 people who come to view and buy art. There is art for all tastes, music, food and a good time to be had for all the family - parking and admission are free.
• Official Conejo Valley Art Museum's ArtWalk 2012 site
• Google Maps for Conejo Valley Art Museum
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 10am-6pm, June 8, 9 & 10, 2012 - Booth #518
For many years the Contemporary Crafts Market has successfully held the foremost, most highly-attended, craft shows on the West Coast. The Santa Monica Civic Auditorium show promises to be a continuation of this tradition.
• Official Contemporary Crafts Market site
• Official Santa Monica Civic Auditorium Events Calendar site
• Google Maps for Santa Monica Civic Auditorium
Saturday-Sunday, 10am-5pm, June 23-24, 2012 - Booth #518
The La Jolla Festival of the Arts is among the top rated art shows in California. The Festival hosts over 190 award-winning local and national artists displaying watercolors, oils, sculpture, serigraphs, fine jewelry, photography, and more. Event attendees can also enjoy a variety of cuisines in the festival food area, listen to live entertainment, and participate in special events - parking is free.
• Official La Jolla Festival of the Arts site
• Google Maps for La Jolla Village Square (UC San Diego at Warren Field)
*Check the dates of other shows & events listed above for Sundays when Hester will not be in Santa Barbara.