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  • Passages exhibition at Curated by the Sea

    Passages

    Jun 24, 2023 – Aug 19, 2023

    @ Curated by the Sea

    I'm very excited about this upcoming show with Susana Arias. I'm showing a new series, Pentimento, and I'm looking forward to seeing it hanging next to Susana's beautiful work!

    Please come to our opening reception on June 24, 4-6pm.
    Curated by the Sea Art Gallery •  703 Front Street in downtown Santa Cruz


  • Personal Structures — Reflections

    Apr 23, 2022 – Nov 22, 2022

    @ Palazzo Mora

    Personal Structures — Reflections, organized by the European Cultural Centre in the context of the 59th Venice Biennale, Palazzo Mora, Venice, Italy.  I will be showing my piece The Pandemic Project.  Here you can find the exhibition website.


  • this is now. 3-day exhibit for award-winners

    Apr 14, 2022 12:00 pm – Apr 16, 2022 4:00 pm

    @ Curated by the Sea

    Three local galleries hosted the work of the 300+ artists in the Visual Arts Network.  My work was selected for a Curators' Pick award, and the award winners are being shown in a 3-day exhibit at Curated by the Sea gallery.  Gallery website.


  • The Very Very Rare Affordable Art Fair – November 2019

    Oct 24, 2019 – Oct 27, 2019

    @ JCO's Art Haus

    A curated collection of established and under-represented artists at trade prices. JCO's Art Haus, 805 University Avenue #E • Los Gatos CA 95032 • (408) 888-1500 Thursday, October 24, 4—9pm Friday and Saturday, October 25-26, 10—7pm Sunday, October 27, 12—7pm Meet the Artists with BARBARA DOWNS, Saturday, October 26, 2—4pm


  • The Very Very Rare Affordable Art Fair – April 2019

    Apr 25, 2019 – Apr 29, 2019

    @ JCO's Art Haus

    A curated collection of established and under-represented artists at trade prices. JCO's Art Haus, 805 University Avenue #E • Los Gatos CA 95032 • (408) 888-1500 Thursday, April 25, 4—9pm (Opening Reception, 6—8pm) *RSVP REQUESTED FOR OPENING RECEPTION Friday, April 26, 10—7pm Saturday, April 27, 10—7pm Sunday, April 28, 12—6pm


  • Personal Structures – Identities

    Apr 9, 2019 10:00 pm – Nov 30, 2019 11:00 pm

    @ Palazzo Mora

    Personal Structures — Identities, organized by the European Cultural Centre in the context of the 58th Venice Biennale, Palazzo Mora, Venice, Italy


  • Yuma Art Symposium

    Feb 21, 2019 3:30 pm – Feb 23, 2019 11:00 pm

    @ Yuma Art Center

    I will be presenting my work at the Yuma Symposium, February 21st-23rd, 2019.  Click here for the Yuma Symposium website and more info. The Yuma Symposium is a series of demonstrations, lectures and slide presentations given by both internationally recognized and emerging artists who have demonstrated unusual talent. Activities include an exhibit of work by presenters and a student show, the National Saw, File, & Solder Sprints, the annual pin auction, shopping and eating in Algodones, Mexico, and a fiesta and dance on Saturday night.


  • Sculpture Is: 2017 In the Garden

    Jul 1, 2017 10:00 pm – Oct 31, 2017 11:00 pm

    @ Sierra Azul Nursery and Gardens

    My studio neighbor Jamie Abbott and I did a collaborative piece for this wonderful exhibit.  90-plus sculptures in a variety of media are exhibited in the 11th annual show at the beautiful two-acre gardens of Sierra Azul nursery.  Our piece, which is actually five pieces all exhibited as a unit, is reminiscent of pod forms or perhaps chrysalises, and is made from cement and vermiculite, burlap, and paint.  Come see!


  • Art in the Arboretum announcement

    Art in the Arboretum: Environmental Installations

    May 20, 2017 4:30 pm – Nov 17, 2017 5:30 pm

    @ UCSC Arboretum

    This is an amazing show in a beautiful space! I was part of a collaborative effort, with Jamie Abbott and Roy Holmberg, and we created a large-scale steel-and-concrete sculpture based on a eucalyptus branch with leaves and pods. Come see the show, and visit us at the reception if you can!

    Reception: Saturday, May 20, 3-6pm, 
    Admission $5.  Members and students free.


  • Spring Studio Sale announcement

    Spring Studio Sale at Mission Industrial Studios

    May 6, 2017 1:00 pm – May 6, 2017 6:00 pm

    @ Barbara Downs studio

    We’re having a Spring Studio Sale at Mission Industrial Studios!  Many of you have visited me at Open Studios, but this is not the same sort of event.  My studio is currently very much in a working state, with plastic sheeting on my working walls and projects in progress (in other words, I’m not exactly cleaning up!). I have pieces in progress, projects that I’m contemplating, and plenty of finished work, both old and new. I’m offering discounts on some pieces, hoping to find the right home for them. And ten of my neighbors are also open, so it is a big event for us.  Stop in for a visit!


  • stARTup Fair LA

    Jan 27, 2017 – Jan 29, 2017

    @ Highland Gardens Hotel

    Los Angeles' contemporary art fair for independent artists.  You can find me in Room 127.

    Friday, January 27: Noon - 10:00 PM
    Saturday, January 28: Noon - 9:00 PM
    Sunday, January 29: Noon - 7:00 PM


  • Art in the Arboretum: Color

    Oct 15, 2016 – Jan 10, 2017

    @ UCSC Arboretum

    This is a wonderful group sculpture exhibit in a gorgeous garden setting.  Definitely not to be missed!


  • Santa Cruz County Open Studios Art Tour 2016

    Oct 8, 2016 11:00 am – Oct 9, 2016 5:00 pm

    @ 2573 Mission St., Santa Cruz, CA

    I'm participating in the Open Studios this year; please visit me in my studio to see my newest work and something of my process.  This engaging event is sponsored by Arts Council Santa Cruz County.


  • Original artwork by Barbara Downs,

    Beasts on Broadway

    Oct 24, 2015 11:30 pm – Nov 15, 2015 12:30 am

    @ Santa Cruz Art League, Santa Cruz, CA

    Juror: Melissa R. Pickford, Art Gallery Direction, Monterey Peninsula College Reception: Sunday, November 1, 2015, 3-5pm


  • Barbara Downs announcement for Open Studios 2015 exhibition

    Santa Cruz County Open Studios Art Tour 2015

    Oct 3, 2015 11:00 am – Oct 3, 2015 5:00 pm

    @ 2573 Mission St., Santa Cruz, CA

    I'm participating in the Open Studios this year, so come visit me in my studio.  I'll be showing my newest work as well as some of my processes.  This engaging event is sponsored by Arts Council Santa Cruz County.


  • Barbara Downs announcement for Stars 2013 exhibition

    Stars Auction and Exhibit – Live Auction

    Dec 7, 2013 6:00 pm – Dec 7, 2013 8:00 pm

    @ Museum of Art and History, Santa Cruz, CA

    Museum of Art and History, Gala event and auction: Saturday, December 7, 2013, 6:00 p.m.


  • Barbara Downs announcement for Triton Statewide Painting exhibition

    Triton 2013 Statewide Painting Competition and Exhibition

    Dec 7, 2013 – Feb 2, 2014

    @ Triton Museum of Art, Santa Clara, CA

    Triton Museum of Art, Reception: Friday, December 13, 6:00-8:00 p.m.


  • Barbara Downs announcement for Open Studios 2013 exhibition

    Santa Cruz County Open Studios Art Tour 2013

    Oct 5, 2013 11:00 am – Oct 6, 2013 5:00 pm

    @ 2573 Mission St., Santa Cruz, CA

    Come see me in my studio: 2573 Mission St., Santa Cruz, CA at Mission Industrial Studios. Sponsored by The Cultural Council of Santa Cruz County.


  • Barbara Downs announcement for Canvas for a Community exhibition

    Canvas for a Community

    Apr 26, 2013 – Jun 1, 2013

    @ The Feldner Project, Santa Cruz, CA

    The Feldner Project, Last Friday Eastside Reception: Friday, April 26th, 4-8 p.m.


  • Barbara Downs announcement for Vinocruz exhibition

    Solo Show: Vinocruz

    Mar 1, 2012 – Mar 30, 2012

    @ Vinocruz, Santa Cruz, CA

    Vinocruz, First Friday Reception: Friday, March 2, 5:00-9:00 p.m.


  • Barbara Downs announcement for Stars 2011 exhibition

    Stars Auction and Exhibit

    Nov 20, 2011 – Dec 10, 2011

    @ Museum of Art and History, Santa Cruz, CA

    Museum of Art and History, Gala event and auction: Saturday, December 10, 5:30 p.m.


  • Barbara Downs announcement for Open Studios 2011 exhibition

    Santa Cruz County Open Studios Art Tour 2011

    Oct 1, 2011 11:00 am – Oct 1, 2011 5:00 pm

    @ 2573 Mission St., Santa Cruz, CA

    Come see me in my studio: 2573 Mission St., Santa Cruz, CA at Mission Industrial Studios. Sponsored by The Cultural Council of Santa Cruz County.


  • Barbara Downs announcement for Mix it Up exhibition

    Mix It Up! National Mixed-Media Exhibit

    Aug 5, 2011 – Sep 4, 2011

    @ Santa Cruz Art League, Santa Cruz, CA

    Santa Cruz Art League, Reception: August 13, 3:00-5:00 p.m.


  • Barbara Downs announcement for Lulu's exhibition

    Solo Exhibition

    Apr 18, 2011 – Jun 19, 2011

    @ Museum of Art and History, Santa Cruz, CA

    Lulu's at the Octagon, Museum of Art and History


  • Barbara Downs announcement for Stars auction/exhibition

    Stars Auction and Exhibit – Live Auction

    Dec 11, 2010 – Dec 11, 2010

    @ Museum of Art and History, Santa Cruz, CA

    Museum of Art and History, Gala event and auction: Saturday, December 11, 5:00 p.m.


  • Barbara Downs announcement for Human Rights exhibition

    2nd Annual Artists Look at Human Rights

    Nov 30, 2010 – Dec 17, 2010

    @ Louden Nelson Community Center, Santa Cruz, CA

    Opening Reception: Friday, December 3, 5:00-7:00 p.m.


  • Barbara Downs announcement for Go Figure exhibition

    Go Figure! National Figurative Exhibit

    Oct 23, 2010 – Nov 21, 2010

    @ Santa Cruz Art League, Santa Cruz, CA

    Santa Cruz Art League, Reception: October 30, 3:00-5:00 p.m.


  • Barbara Downs announcement for Open Studios 2010

    Santa Cruz County Open Studios Art Tour 2010

    Oct 9, 2010 – Oct 9, 2010

    @ ArtWorkSpace, 511-E Swift St., Santa Cruz, CA,

    Come see my work in my studio! Sponsored by The Cultural Council of Santa Cruz County.


  • Barbara Downs announcement for 50/50 exhibition

    50-50 II Show

    Jul 30, 2010 – Aug 29, 2010

    @ Sanchez Art Center, Pacifica, CA

    Sanchez Art Center I did 50 birds in 50 days!