2026 Member’s Art Exhibit

Thursday, July 16, 2026

A very special thank you to all the members who loaned artwork from their own collections, and for sharing personal stories about the meaning of so many works. It was a very special evening. We were honored that nationally recognized local artist Mary Heebner and photographer MacDuff Everton, interviewed by Dirk Brandts, shared their creative and life journey. An inspiration each of us! If you were unable to attend, you may view their remarks “here.” We would also like to thank our Jurors, Jeremy Tessmer and Diane Waterhouse, who selected artist awards from these categories.

Best of Show: FRANZ BISCHOFF, Santa Rosa Island, 1920. Lent by: Dr. Tim Vail

Best Historical California Artist: HENRY CHAPMAN FORD, Santa Ynez, California, 1890. Lent by: Keith Moore

Best California Living Artist: RICK GARCIA, Pacific Sentenial, 2026. Lent by: Dirk Brandts and Maria McCall

Best Historical Art: DOUGLASS PARSHALL , Girl in Profile, c. 1930s. Lent by: Keith Moore

Best Contemporary Art Work: BRYN CRAIG, Solvang Barn, 1987. Lent by: Thomas Craveiro, from the Collection of Sybil Rosen.

Hidden Treasure Award: ANDREW JOHN HENRY WAY, Still Life with Grapes, 1879. Lent by: Timothy Eaton

Best Original Work by a Santa Barbara Club Member: STEFAN RIESENFELD, Glen Coe, Scottish Highlands, 2023. Lent by: Stefan and Christine Riesenfeld