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.
Rae van Seenus / Director of Marketing & PR
- Nov 15, 2019
Give to ART WITH HEART Fundraiser to Support Art Instruction for Artists with Disabilities
Brian MacLaren is both a resident artist and employee at Santa Barbara Art Works, UCP WORK, Inc.’s arts business and integrated arts program
Rae van Seenus
- Sep 18, 2019
Awarded City of Santa Barbara Arts Grant
UCP WORK, Inc. is honored to announce that as of September 17, 2019, Santa Barbara Art Works has been awarded a Community Art Grant on...