Become part of a community that creates, exhibits, and grows together. The Santa Barbara Art Association welcomes artists of all backgrounds and media. Our next membership application opens Saturday, September 19th. Click below to learn more about joining SBAA.
Small Works
SBAA at the Santa Barbara Tennis Club
November 6 – December 29, 2026
SBAA members are invited to submit artwork for Small Works, a two-month juried exhibition at the Santa Barbara Tennis Club.
Juror: Susan Tibbles
Important Dates
Submissions: September 1 – October 18, 2026
Notification: October 22
Ingathering: November 5, 8:00–9:30 AM
Exhibition: November 6 – December 29
Reception: November 13, 4:30–6:00 PM
Take Down: December 30, 8:00–9:00 AM
How to Submit
SBAA members may submit up to four artworks.
Email a JPG image of each artwork, with the frame visible, to mailforsbaa@gmail.com.
Please label each image:
Title – Medium – Size
Images should be 5 MB or smaller and 95–300 dpi.
In the body of your email, include:
- Artist name
- Title of artwork
- Medium
- Price
- Size, including frame
You will receive an invoice from SBAA for the submission fee.
Entry fee: $25 for the first artwork and $20 for each additional artwork.
Artwork Requirements
Artwork must be 2D and no larger than 24 × 24 inches, including the frame.
All artwork must be for sale. Artists receive 60% of the sale price; the Santa Barbara Tennis Club receives 40%.
Prints on aluminum, porcelain, and wood are welcome. Giclée prints on canvas are not accepted. No pedestal work, nudity, or overt political statements.
Neutral or black frames are suggested.
All artwork must be properly framed and wired using eye screws or D-rings and professional picture wire. Bar hooks, string, and other types of wire are not accepted. Artwork must hang no more than 10 inches from the wall.
Framed works on paper must be protected with plexiglass or glass. Mixed-media and paper works mounted on panels are exceptions. Artwork must be securely attached to the frame. Tape may not be used to hold artwork in place.
Artwork that does not meet the presentation requirements may be declined at ingathering.
Notification & Ingathering
Artists will be notified by October 22 if their work has been selected.
Accepted artists will receive a contract by email. Please complete it and bring it with you to the ingathering on November 5, 8:00–9:30 AM.
Questions
Questions about the exhibition may be directed to Odessa Burrow at mailforsbaa@gmail.com.
Other SBAA questions: sbaadata@aol.com
Artwork pictured: “Cat & Birds on Chair” by Odessa Burrow.
The Santa Barbara Art Association is excited to participate in Jackalope Art Fair’s Santa Barbara debut! Join us for a weekend of creativity at our interactive gallery, where visitors of all ages are invited to invent artwork titles, share anonymous critiques, swap doodles, meet local artists, and discover the vibrant community behind SBAA. We look forward to seeing you in Alameda Park!
“Submissions are now open for Collected Voices, SBAA’s upcoming summer exhibition at the Voice Gallery in La Cumbre Plaza. View the full prospectus and submit online at https://showsubmit.com/show/sbaa-members-only-juried-show-2026
The Santa Barbara Art Association is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) with a community of over 400 artists working across a wide range of media. You can find our members’ original artwork at local venues including Gallery 113, Building 1919 St Street Art Space, The Voice and the Faulkner Gallery at the Santa Barbara Public Library.
Founded more than 60 years ago, SBAA continues to welcome new artists through a juried membership process held twice a year. (See “How to Join” and “History” under the Information tab.)
The Santa Barbara Art Association (SBAA) remains committed to fostering the creative growth of local youth, staying true to its mission of nurturing the next generation of artists. This year, SBAA proudly donated $5,000 to the Visual Arts and Design Academy (VADA) to help provide art supplies for talented students discovering and developing their artistic voices.
“After visiting VADA and seeing the incredible creative environment, we knew this was the perfect way to support young artists,” shared Terry Wimmer, SBAA President.
SBAA looks forward to continuing this partnership and finding new opportunities each year to help young creatives thrive.
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SBAA Phone: (805) 963-1026
Email: SBAAdata@aol.com
Address: P. O. BOX 61642
Santa Barbara, CA 93160
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