Celebrate Summer With The Artists of Solstice
Art by Carlos Cuellar
Get a head start on Summer at The Artists Of Solstice Art Opening and Reception on Friday, June 7th, 6:00-8:00 pm. The AFS Gallery’s newest exhibition features Solstice artists Beth Amine, Diane Arnold, Gregory Beeman, Stacie Bouffard, Claudia Bratton, Ann Chevrefils, Carlos Cuellar and Pali X Mano. The evening celebration includes food, fun and festivities. DJ Darla B. of KCSB 91.9 FM will be providing the summer-inspired soundtrack to this enchanted evening.
Art by Stacie Bouffard
Art From Scrap’s Art Director Mary Price says, “These people make big art and the show is wild. Stop by and celebrate Summer.”
The Artists of Solstice will be at the AFS Gallery until July 27th. The AFS Gallery is located at 302 East Cota Street in downtown Santa Barbara on the corner of Garden and Cota. Gallery Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday:10-2, Thursday 10-6 and Saturday 10-3.
Mask by Ann Chevrefils
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.