Past Exhibitions
Five decades of sculptural excellence on display
Throughout its 50-year history, the Santa Barbara Sculptors Guild organized over 200 exhibitions at galleries, museums, and public spaces across the Central Coast. The Faulkner Gallery at the Santa Barbara Public Library served as the guild's primary exhibition venue, hosting annual shows that became anticipated events in the local art calendar.
Notable Exhibitions
50th Anniversary Retrospective
📍 Faulkner Gallery
A comprehensive celebration of five decades of sculptural excellence
Dimensions in Space
📍 Faulkner Gallery
Exploring the relationship between sculpture and environment
40 Years of Sculpture
📍 Santa Barbara Museum of Art
Anniversary exhibition featuring founding and contemporary members
New Millennium
📍 Faulkner Gallery
Forward-looking works by guild artists entering the 21st century
Material Matters
📍 Faulkner Gallery
Showcasing the diversity of sculptural media used by members
Silver Jubilee Exhibition
📍 Santa Barbara Public Library
Celebrating 25 years of the Santa Barbara Sculptors Guild
Form and Function
📍 Faulkner Gallery
Examining the intersection of aesthetic and practical sculpture
15th Anniversary Show
📍 Faulkner Gallery
Retrospective featuring founding members alongside new talent
A Decade of Sculpture
📍 Santa Barbara City College Gallery
Celebrating ten years of guild achievements
First Annual Exhibition
📍 Faulkner Gallery
The guild's inaugural formal exhibition at its signature venue
Exhibition Venues
Faulkner Gallery
Santa Barbara Public Library
Primary venue for annual exhibitionsSanta Barbara Museum of Art
Special anniversary exhibitions
Santa Barbara City College
Educational exhibitions and student shows
Various Public Spaces
Outdoor sculpture installations across Santa Barbara