New Perspectives
Latest Exhibition Showcases alternative Photography Methods
By Shelly Cone, Santa Maria Sun, June 2nd, 2009
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David Starkey Crowned City’s New Poet Laureate
The director of SBCC's creative writing program hopes to keep literary arts in the public eye.
By Lara Cooper, Noozhawk Staff Writer | Published on 04.29.2009
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Local Arts Organizations look at How to Cope with Economic Crisis
The state budget crisis, and the nation's economic slump are affecting everything from education to public safety. Also impacted is the local arts community. We hear from local arts leaders about their concerns, and some possible solutions. By Lance Orosco, KCLU News, Monday, April20, 2009.
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FAST FORWARD 2009: Selections from The Berkus Family Collection at the Channing Peake Gallery
Exhibition Drawn from County’s Contemporary Art Collection Shows Through June 19. Thursday, March 26, 2009 by ELIZABETH SCHWYZER, Santa Barbara Independent
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