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Santa Barbara Summer Solstice Unveils 2026 Poster Art Contest
Solstice Santa Barbara has announced that internationally acclaimed designer Larry Vigon is the winner of its 2026 Poster Art Contest, with his piece “Wave” selected as this year’s official image. The announcement came during the BIGGEST Little Elephant Parade® Trunk Show &…
Summer Solstice Celebration Announces 2026 Parade Theme
Solstice is Making Waves Summer Solstice Celebration has officially announced that “WAVE” is the theme for the 2026 Solstice Parade, revealed during First Thursday at the Downtown Santa Barbara Public Library. The announcement also opens the door for artists to begin preparing for…
The Wild World of Solstice Elephants
There’s something wildly creative going on at the Solstice Workshop at the CAW. This past Sunday June 1st, artist Christopher Noxon began painting his design on a life-sized baby elephant sculpture with the help of Solstice artists and Workshop participants.…
Solstice Soirée: A Poolside Art Affair to Benefit Santa Barbara’s Summer Solstice Celebration
This past weekend, a private estate in Montecito came alive with color, music, and community celebration during the inaugural *Summer Solstice Art Soirée*—an elegant afternoon gathering and fundraiser for one of Santa Barbara’s most beloved traditions, now celebrating 51 years of…
Solstice Parade Workshop Opens Saturday with an Artists Reception
The 2025 Summer Solstice Workshop opens this Saturday, May 17, in downtown Santa Barbara. Located at the Community Arts Workshop (CAW), 613 Garden Street, artists will begin making their floats and artistic visions for this year's theme: "WILD WORLD." This…
Solstice Announces Winner of Poster Arts Contest
Solstice Celebration announced the winner of the annual Solstice Poster Art 2025 Contest Saturday evening March 1 at both Wylde Works and at the La Boheme’s Annual Mardi Gras Party at the Alhecama Theater. MC John Palminteri did a surprise…