Allan Schiller Retrospective Art Opening
Allen Schiller is the artist-in-residence at Art From Scrap. Many visitors to the AFS retail store at 302 E. Cota Street are probably already familiar with his work. Have you seen the cool mini-gardens outside of the store? Or the paintings hung on the gates? Those are just some of the many ways that Allen contributes to making Art From Scrap a creative hub in downtown Santa Barbara. To show our appreciation, Art From Scrap is hosting a reception for Allen as part of the November First Thursday celebration on November 7 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Coffee Cat, 1201 Anacapa Street in downtown Santa Barbara.
Allen Schiller and Mary Price, Art From Scrap Art Director
Allen Schiller has participated in many group and solo exhibitions, taught art at UCSB and SBCC and works in acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, and assemblage. A long-time participant in the Solstice Parade, Allan has worked on the finale ensemble with Pali X-Mano many times. “Art is of vital importance,” says Schiller, “because you can recreate experiences, express feelings and even change your outlook”.
The Coffee Cat has been an Art From Scrap Gallery Annex since April 2012, featuring the work of Neal Crosbie, Esteban, Ron Robertson, Noah Erenberg, Melissa Mahoney, Massoud Abolhoda and Peter Price.
See you tonight to celebrate the work and creativity of artist Allen Schiller.
Eva grew up in Berkeley, CA and is a recent graduate of UCSB, where she studied Aquatic Biology and German Language. During her undergrad, Eva worked as an aquarist at UCSB’s Research Experience and Education Facility (the REEF), where she managed the aquarium facility and found a love for science communication and conservation.
Rachel Palmer
Nicole is a mixed media artist and vintage goods specialist who has been managing Art from Scrap since 2020.
Veronica grew up in San Diego and spent four years in San Luis Obispo studying Animal Science at Cal Poly. As an undergrad she learned lots about livestock, agriculture, and wildlife.
Lydia
Lindsay Johnson
MELISSA BROOKS
Jenny joined Explore Ecology first as an Environmental Educator, then as a Program Coordinator, and most recently moved into the newly created Programs, People & Culture position. Prior to Explore Ecology Jenny worked in science research and consulting, however her passion has always been science education and outreach. Jenny loves all things related to the ocean, especially free diving, and enjoying the beauty and wonder that is the underwater world. Her greatest life passion is traveling, which she hopes to do more of again soon.
Lu’s love of all things Earth began at James Madison University in Virginia, where they got their Bachelor’s degree in Biology. Lu has a Master’s degree in Spatial Ecology- the study of how creatures interact across landscapes- from East Carolina University, where they studied rock pools along a river and the critters that dwell in them.