
Local watercolor teacher puts love for Santa Barbara into upcoming exhibit
Working as a crew coach at the Santa Barbara harbor supervising the waterfront’s janitorial crew, Brian Maclaren is inspired by the sea...

Adaptive Art Techniques Help to Empower Creativity for All
Shrink Wrap Art Specialty of Artist with Cerebral Palsy For many people with disabilities, communication is often difficult. Adaptive art...

Rae van Seenus / Director of Marketing & PR
- Feb 22, 2021
Artist Featured in Disability Truth Magazine to Commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the ADA
Santa Barbara Art Works' artist, Charles "Chuck" Lewis Jefferson, has been recognized for both his artwork and poetry recently featured...

Rae van Seenus / Director of Marketing & PR
- Nov 27, 2020
Give Art with Heart - A Holiday Virtual Art Market benefitting Artists with Disabilities
Shop local and give the gift of creativity and ART this Holiday Season! Find unique artwork and handmade gifts by 25 Santa Barbara...

Rae van Seenus / Director of Marketing & PR
- Nov 27, 2020
Holiday Gift Drive Delivers Essential Art Supplies for Adults with Disabilities
Small acts of kindness can make a huge impact this Holiday Season. The community is invited to join UCP WORK, Inc. and Santa Barbara Art...

Rae van Seenus / Director of Marketing & PR
- Jun 11, 2020
Integrated & Adaptive Arts Program for Santa Barbara Youth at Inclusive Downtown Arts Studio
UCP WORK, Inc. is thrilled to announce that the agency has been gifted a generous community grant! Funding will go towards program...

Rae van Seenus / Director of Marketing & PR
- May 13, 2020
A Brilliant Mind Reflected in Visual Autobiography
Despite the stigma often surrounding people with developmental disabilities, John Houston, is a talented artist at Santa Barbara Art Works.

Rae van Seenus / Director of Marketing & PR
- Jan 30, 2020
Downtown Art Studio Helps Adults with Disabilities Turn Passion into a Career
Erin Ziegler, age 50, is a student pursuing art classes at Santa Barbara Art Works located in downtown’s arts district.

Rae van Seenus / Director of Marketing & PR
- Nov 19, 2019
Cartoon Artist Finds his Niche through Art Teacher Internship
Chris Mires is a talented self-taught illustrator in Santa Barbara, but shares that he has had challenges finding employment.

Rae van Seenus / Director of Marketing & PR
- Nov 15, 2019
Art Classes for Every Ability Needs Professional Quality Supplies
“Princess” Reiko Karl had never painted or participated in any type of art class before attending Santa Barbara Art Works.