Wit and Whimsy: Selections from the Collection of Michael and Nancy Gifford

Wit and Whimsy: Selections from the Collection of Michael and Nancy Gifford

Opening Reception
Thursday, November 7, 2019
5-8 p.m.
Channing Peake Gallery


The Santa Barbara County Office of Arts and Culture is pleased to announce Wit and Whimsy: Selections from the Collection of Michael and Nancy Gifford, a new multimedia exhibition showcasing works by local artists. The exhibition is on view until spring 2020.(Note: Nancy Gifford’s large-scale piece, LAMENT, is now on permanent view at the Santa Barbara Public Library Central Branch.)

The public is invited to an opening reception during the November 1st Thursday Art Walk from 5-8 p.m.Thursday,November7at the Channing Peake Gallery located in the County Administration Buildingat 105 E. Anapamu Street in Santa Barbara.

In 2018, Michael and Nancy Gifford donated almost 300 pieces by local artists to the County. Wit and Whimsy: Selections from the Collection of Michael and Nancy Gifford an inaugural exploration of the recently acquired collection, acting as a springboard for future projects and exhibitions countywide. This public debut highlights the talent and diversity of artists living and practicing in Santa Barbara County.

Artist and long-time County Art in Public Places Committee member Cynthia Martin and County Office of Arts and Culture Curator Julia Rutherford Daly served as co-curators of the exhibition that was produced by the Santa Barbara County Arts Commission

ABOUT THE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY OFFICE OF ARTS AND CULTURE 
The Santa Barbara County Office of Arts & Culture serves under the County’s Community Services Department as the local governmental umbrella for all arts and culture projects and programs within Santa Barbara County. The agency represents a longstanding partnership between the Santa Barbara County and the City of Santa Barbara. For more than 30 years, both governments have shared resources and staff to maximize support for arts and culture institutions, programs, initiatives and projects.For more information, go to https://www.sbac.ca.gov/.

ABOUT THE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION 
The Santa Barbara County Arts Commission is a 15-member County Commission appointed by the County Board of Supervisors, with three members from each of the five supervisorial districts who make recommendations to the Board on cultural arts policy. The Santa Barbara County Arts Commission was founded in 1977 by the County Board of Supervisors to act as coordinator and catalyst, bringing government, artist and public together for the cultural benefit of all

News Media Contact: 
October 31, 2019 ARTS AND CULTURE No. 19-024
Sarah York Rubin, Executive Director 
(805) 568-3992, Sarah@sbac.ca.gov