The Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center

The Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center Creating a vibrant community through the ARTS. The Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center prides itself on connecting the community through the arts.
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We aim to inspire creativity by providing a diverse menu of cultural programs that enrich the lives from the young, to the young at heart. About us.....
We bring art into the community. Our remodled venue was completed in March 2019 and includes almost 10,000 square feet. The Arts Center includes an art gallery, art studios and classrooms, meeting rooms, and a large outdoor courtyard in the heart

of downtown. What we do.....
The Carpinteria Arts Center is a hub of creativity, offering an abundance of programming for no/low cost to community members and visitors:
• An Artist Gallery featuring eight unique exhibitions per year
• Workshops & Excursions featuring a variety of classes taught by local artists
• Arts by the Sea Summer Camp
• Teen Arts Mural Project
• Community Art Receptions
• Summer Concert Series
• Special Events
• Collaborative Initiatives with local non-profits
• Arts & Craft Faire for local artisans to sell their wares each month in the Courtyard
• Artist Studio Tours allowing the public to take a behind-the-scenes tour of local artist studios
• Venue for corporate events, weddings, rehearsal dinners, class reunions, and wedding showers
• Scholarships provided for workshops for both youth & adults
• Private Gallery Tours for Seniors

The Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Avenue, Carpinteria, CA 93013 805.684.7789 I www.CarpinteriaArtsCenter.org
501 (C) (3) Nonprofit Organization Tax ID #77-0578720

📞CALLING ALL VENDORS! 🥑 📣 The Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center is now taking applications for our 20th Annual AVOCAD...
06/14/2026

📞CALLING ALL VENDORS! 🥑

📣 The Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center is now taking applications for our 20th Annual AVOCADO FESTIVAL BAZAAR on SATURDAY, October 3rd from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM and SUNDAY, October 4th from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. 📆 ⏰

ℹ️ The Avo Bazaar is a juried craft faire. Your work MUST be handmade, and you must be a member of the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center to be considered, with an additional vendor fee of $250. The deadline to apply is Friday, July 31st at 11:59 PM. ✍️

🌐 For more information about the Avo Bazaar and the Arts & Crafts Faires, please visit us at https://carpinteriaartscenter.org/marketplace .

🦵⚽️ Kicking off the Carpinteria summer with our 93013 artist reception! ☀️🌟Thank you to our artists for letting us show ...
06/14/2026

🦵⚽️ Kicking off the Carpinteria summer with our 93013 artist reception! ☀️

🌟Thank you to our artists for letting us show off your spectacular work, and thank you to everyone who came by to celebrate our local creatives! And last but certainly not least, thank you to our AMAZING gallery hosts and Reception Committee for making this event happen tonight— we absolutely could not do it without you! ❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜🩷

Missed the party? 😳 Our Charles Lo Bue Gallery is open Thursdays - Mondays, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM, and join us next week June 20th from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM for our first CONCERT of 2026! 🪩

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🌟 ARTIST SPOTLIGHT 🌟 👩‍🎨 Bonny Butler is an artist living and working in Oxnard, but whose striking work is often pepper...
06/13/2026

🌟 ARTIST SPOTLIGHT 🌟

👩‍🎨 Bonny Butler is an artist living and working in Oxnard, but whose striking work is often peppered throughout galleries in Santa Barbara County, including our very own Charles Lo Bue Gallery. 🖼️🏡💫

🪽Butler’s piece “Sky Birds” is a colorfully refreshing mixed media collage currently on view and available for purchase in our Carpinteria-themed “93013” Exhibition. Of the piece, Butler says the following: “I want this piece to feel eclectic and windswept, balancing chaos and harmony. (…) My collage process was inspired by the seagulls and open blue skies in 93013.” 🍃🎐🌬️🏙️

🌺Those familiar with Butler’s work can recognize her whimsical style by the floral and other natural motifs inspired by the California coast and depicted in her signature bold colors using mediums such as paper and fabric collage, pastel, cold wax, and more. As an artist, Butler focuses on colorful gestural figurative and abstract imagery, and is not afraid to get experimental. 🍂💐🖍️

🌟 Come see Bonny Butler’s work in person during our OPENING RECEPTION TOMORROW, June 13th from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM! The reception is free and open to the public, with complementary refreshments and a chance to meet with local artists. Hope to see you there! 🥂

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The Concert Series is BACK!Join us on Saturday, June 20 from 6–9 PM at the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center for the ...
06/10/2026

The Concert Series is BACK!

Join us on Saturday, June 20 from 6–9 PM at the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center for the first show of our Concert Series, featuring The Molly Ringwald Project and an evening packed with your favorite 80s hits.

This free, family-friendly concert is the perfect way to kick off summer. Bring your friends, bring the kids, and don't forget your dancing shoes. Feeling nostalgic? Break out your favorite 80s attire and join in the fun!

Feel free to bring your own snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. Beer and wine will also be available for purchase at our bar. No outside alcohol, please.

See you on the dance floor!

Looking to spark your creativity, learn a new skill, or just do something fun? Join us on June 13th for a fun and inspir...
06/09/2026

Looking to spark your creativity, learn a new skill, or just do something fun? Join us on June 13th for a fun and inspiring morning of arts and music!

🎸 Guitar Foundations | 10:00 AM
Perfect for beginners, this class will introduce you to basic chords, rhythm, and techniques to get you started on your musical journey. $195 for 10 classes.

🎨 Paint Your Favorite Animal | 11:00 AM
Unleash your creativity as you paint an animal you love—no experience needed, just bring your imagination! $50 one day only!

Whether you've always wanted to learn guitar, try painting, or are looking for a new hobby, this is a great opportunity to step outside your routine and discover a new passion.

Take a chance on yourself and try something new—we'll help you get started! Link in bio, visit our website, or call the office to sign up! 📲💻📞

🌟CONGRATS to all of the winners of the 2026 Carpinteria Woman’s Club Youth Art Contest, and a very big THANK YOU to all ...
06/07/2026

🌟CONGRATS to all of the winners of the 2026 Carpinteria Woman’s Club Youth Art Contest, and a very big THANK YOU to all the kids and teens who graced our walls with their wonderful artwork! 🖼️ 🎉

🏡 We are sad to see these pieces go, but we’re looking forward to witnessing the artistic growth and future creativity of our young Carpinteria artists. 🧑‍🎨 👩‍🎨 👨‍🎨

🌟And a very, very special thank you to all of the individuals and organizations who were able to make this year’s contest happen:
👩‍⚖️ Our panel of artist judges, Deb Jorgensen , Amie Rodriguez , and Leigh Sparks .art
👷‍♀️ Shanon Sedivy, for helping with K-8 AND high school artwork install.
🪴 Ms. Sarah Rochlitzer and Ms. Madison Maple for organizing and installing the high school artwork, and for nurturing the creativity of our Carp students.
👩‍🏫 Carpinteria Education Foundation for sponsoring CUSD student awards and prizes.
🏅And last but certainly not least, Marybeth Carty and Geri Ann Carty of Carpinteria Woman’s Club for making this event possible in the first place through their incredible leadership! 🙌

🎉 Here’s to celebrating our young Carpinterians!

🙌 CONGRATULATIONS to Gary Campopiano for winning the People’s Choice Award for our 2026 Palate to Palette Silent Auctio...
06/06/2026

🙌 CONGRATULATIONS to Gary Campopiano for winning the People’s Choice Award for our 2026 Palate to Palette Silent Auction Exhibition! 🎨Campopiano is a highly involved and beloved artist here at The Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, and we are so fortunate to have him on our team.💙💛

🔎 This painting’s title “On Such A Winter’s Day” references lyrics from the song “California Dreamin’” by The Mamas & The Papas. 🎶 As the name suggests, the work depicts a vast, almost dream-like reflective view of three men out to surf on a gorgeous day that can peak out during any season— even winter! 🏄‍♂️☀️❄️

🏡 “On Such A Winter’s Day” has since sold as part of our Palate to Palette Silent Auction Exhibit, with 100% of the proceeds going toward creating a vibrant community of the ARTS via scholarships, free programs, concerts, community events, and more! Thank you Gary and all the other artists who donated their work to help us support this mission, we truly could not do what we do without you. ❤️💛💙

📆 Missed the Palate to Palette Exhibit? Don’t worry— there’s more art to come with our 🏝️“93013”🏝️Carpinteria Exhibit, OPENING THIS THURSDAY on JUNE 11TH, starting at 12:00 PM. And don’t miss our opening artist reception SATURDAY, JUNE 13TH from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM! 💫

The Quetzalcoatl mural is more than a public artwork — it is a symbol of community, culture, and generations working tog...
06/03/2026

The Quetzalcoatl mural is more than a public artwork — it is a symbol of community, culture, and generations working together.
It's first refurbishment took place in 2004 under the direction of artist Armando Vallejo. That project inspired local participation and helped spark what would become the Bellas Artes Program at the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center.
Today, it is especially meaningful that Alicia Sanchez, now a Bellas Artes instructor, participated in that original effort as a child. Also, part of the 2004 refurbishment team was our dear CAC volunteer Geri Ann Campopiano.
We are grateful to the many contributors who have supported this mural project over the years, including Marty Selfridge, Kathleen Lord, Brian Mootz, Carpinteria Beautiful, and many dedicated community volunteers.


🐾🎨 Turn Your Favorite Furry (or Feathered!) Friend Into a Work of Art! 🐦 June 13th, 11 AM-1 PM. $50/$45 members.Join us ...
06/02/2026

🐾🎨 Turn Your Favorite Furry (or Feathered!) Friend Into a Work of Art! 🐦 June 13th, 11 AM-1 PM. $50/$45 members.

Join us for a fun and creative Pet Portrait Painting Workshop! Bring an 8" x 10" color close-up photo of your beloved pet—or any favorite animal—and learn how to transform it into a one-of-a-kind keepsake on canvas.

✨ In just 2 hours, you'll:
🐶 Create a personalized portrait of your pet or favorite critter
🎨 Learn simple painting techniques with step-by-step guidance
🖼️ Leave with a beautiful handmade artwork to treasure for years
All materials and instruction are included—just bring your photo and your love for animals!
Link in bio, call the office, or visit our website to sign up! 📲💻📞

🎨 Calling all creative teens! Want your artwork displayed at the Arts Center for the next year? Now’s your chance!Regist...
06/01/2026

🎨 Calling all creative teens! Want your artwork displayed at the Arts Center for the next year? Now’s your chance!

Registration is open for the 2026 Teen Mural Project, and we're accepting the first 40 participants ages 11–19. This beloved Carpinteria tradition brings young artists together to create, connect, and leave a lasting mark on the community.

No experience? No problem! Artists of all skill levels are welcome. Participants will receive painting supplies, guidance from professional artists and volunteers, and their own mural panel to design based on this year’s theme. Each panel becomes part of a larger collaborative mural showcased at the Arts Center.

🎉 Join the Teen Mural Painting Party to meet fellow artists, paint together, and kick off the project in a fun, supportive environment.

Spots are limited to just 40 panels, so register early! Teens are also welcome to attend the painting party even if they don’t reserve a panel.

✨ Create. Connect. Be part of something bigger.
Link in bio or visit our website to sign up! 📲💻

Address

865 Linden Avenue
Carpinteria, CA
93013

Opening Hours

Thursday 12pm - 4pm
Friday 12pm - 4pm
Saturday 12pm - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+18056847789

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