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SCAPE Exhibit and Benefit for Explore Ecology- September 13th and 14th
2:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Central Coast at SCAPE’s (Southern California Artists Painting for the Environment) annual juried Fall Show, Central Coast Reflections. Held at the prestigious Music Academy of the West in Lehmann Hall, this two-day event not only celebrates stunning local art, but also supports a vital cause—benefiting environmental education nonprofit Explore Ecology.
The show opens on Friday, September 13th at 2:30 pm, with a catered reception from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm. Event highlights include a Painting Demonstration by renowned artist Kevin Gleason on Saturday, September 14th at noon. The exhibition will also be open on Saturday, September 14th from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Enjoy free parking at the Music Academy of the West, located at 1070 Fairway Rd in Santa Barbara.
The juror for the exhibit is Tom Henderson, a well-known fixture of the Santa Barbara art community and a member of the Oak Group. Some of Tom’s work will be on display.
Explore and purchase artwork inspired by the natural splendor of the Central Coast, knowing that your participation supports Explore Ecology’s innovative programs. Don’t miss this opportunity to support local art, artists, and environmental education!
SCAPE fosters camaraderie and artistic growth among its members while organizing art events that benefit non-profit environmental organizations. Learn more at https://scape.wildapricot.org
Josh was born and raised in Santa Barbara, where his passion and curiosity for the environment began and has continued to grow. During his undergraduate studies, Josh pursued this interest at the University of California at Santa Cruz, receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Studies.
Melissa Dodos developed her passion for creative reuse as a mother of four and elementary educator over the past 25 years. She loves to inspire creativity by connecting people with resources and ideas.
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.
Stephanie began her journey as an educator over twenty years ago working as a preschool teacher in Washington state for a cooperative preschool program affiliated with Whatcom Community College. She loved observing the wonder and curiosity of the children and bringing them out into nature to explore the natural world. She continued her love for learning and got her teaching license and then her Montessori certification and worked as an elementary teacher in Tribal, Public, and Montessori schools. She collaborated to create a school garden and her students loved it so much that it became a special place where they could garden, read, explore, play, and it provided a safe sanctuary for students to calm down and reset when they were having difficult moments.
Morgan’s mermaid soul is always seeking adventure—swimming a relay across the Santa Barbara Channel and taking the first photo of a newborn orca off Anacapa Island being standout experiences close to home.
Lindsay Johnson
