Coast Village Association
‘Beyond the Canvas’
Thursday, March 26, 2026 | 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Join us for an evening where art transcends the boundaries of the canvas and captivates the creativity of our community.
Beyond the Canvas is more than just an art walk; it is an extravaganza celebrating the many mediums of art and the vibrancy of the community. Art isn’t limited to the stroke of a brush or the frame of a canvas and our event will showcase just that. We welcome art admirers and collectors, performing art enthusiasts, and casual strollers to join us for this extraordinary evening!
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*Participants*
Caldwell Snyder Gallery
An artist talk and reception with John Gibson during the Coast Village Road Art Walk, celebrating his new series of paintings. Join us for an engaging evening with the artist and a preview of this compelling new body of work. Wines will be poured by Folded Hills Winery beginning at 5 p.m.
Clark’s Oyster Bar
First time to join the event— culinary demonstrations, art and fun! Featuring local artist Andreas Zwan painting on the patio along with complimentary oysters. Wine and martinis will be available for purchase at menu price (Happy Hour pricing until 5pm).
Daniel Gibbings
Join us for a meet & greet with Nicole Coleman. View her amazing photography of scenic beaches and scapes inspired by our beautiful coast
Faherty
Faherty is featuring Olivia of Poppy & Snow Embroidery, an embroidery studio that creates elevated coastal-inspired apparel and souvenirs. Her pieces are inspired by Santa Barbara and Carpinteria.
Belrose Estate Jewelry
Erica Brown of Dylan Star will be hosting a pop-up at Belrose Estate Jewelers showcasing her concierge styling service, Dylan Delivered. Stop by to shop a curated assortment of pieces available for purchase and get a firsthand feel for the intentionality behind her Dylan Delivered styling experience.
Kathryne Designs
Pedro De La Cruz will be Painting on the Porch. Born in Baja California, Pedro remembers the joy he felt when he opened his first box of crayons. His art is colorful and impactful to the community.
J. McLaughlin
Meet Local jewelry designer Janey Cinzori has followed her passion for the love of the ocean and its surroundings. She has worked in the field of the arts and design in Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz and Maui for over 30 years. Her designs will be on display and for sale.
Heritage Goods & Supplies
Featuring local artist Betzhi Walton,who will lead a bird watercolor demonstration and will have an assortment of paintings will be available for purchase.
Peregrine
Featuring Artist Karen De La Peña. This accomplished artist is a multi-award-winning painter recognized for her expressive work in both studio and plein air. She received the prestigious Douglas Shively Award for Excellence at the Santa Paula Art Exhibition in both 2013 and 2014, as well as the People’s Choice Award. Her work has been exhibited widely, including the Faulkner Gallery in Santa Barbara, Olivas Adobe Gallery, and Pierpont Inn in Ventura, and is currently shown exclusively at Peregrine Galleries in Montecito.Her training includes workshops and studies with notable artists such as Dan Schultz, Aimee Erickson, and Margaret Dyer. Her work is held in private collections across the U.S. and Europe and has been featured in publications like Stitching with Beatrix Potter by Michelle Hill.
Portico Fine Art Gallery
Meet artists Dan La Vigne, Dirk Foslien, and M.K. West, while they demonstrate their talent in front of the gallery!
Johnny Was
Featuring "The Art of Scarf Tying" Learn how to enhance any outfit by adding your favorite scarf.
Haven Salon
Featuring the artwork of Larry Iwerks. He is a local artist that comes from a family of Artist. He is exhibited in several museums and has been featured in other gallery shows.
Veronica Beard
Veronica Beard is hosting a Sip & Shop in partnership with Folded Hills, showcasing the brand’s new Spring collection as well as the exclusive Veronica Beard x Thomas Lélu collaboration.
True Love Always
Come see our fabulous Framed Couture Scarves and sip bubbly with us.
Waterhouse Gallery
The gallery will have two artists painting live demonstrations
Ralph Waterhouse
After a successful career in graphic design, Ralph turned his focus to painting—first capturing the wildlife and landscapes of England’s Lake District, then later the golden light of California’s coast. Internationally recognized, his work has been featured in major publications, on BBC Television, and in exhibitions across the U.S. and Europe. Ralph paints both en plein air and in studio, aiming to capture the peaceful beauty of nature. He has received numerous awards, public commissions, and was honored to present a painting to Margaret Thatcher on behalf of the British Consul. A founding member of the Santa Barbara Art Dealers Association, Ralph currently co-chairs the California Art Club’s Central Coast Chapter with his wife and business partner, Diane.
John Comer
John Comer has been painting since he was a boy. His dedication to painting and surfing has been the driving passion of his life. A true waterman, he also spent many years sailing & fishing commercially.
In the tradition of plein-aire painters who have celebrated early California, his work is distinguished by a level of craft rarely seen in contemporary painting, his landscapes are both skillful renditions of familiar and unfamiliar scenes, and subtle meditations on time, space, and light.
Silverhorn Design Studio
View works in progress, meet the team of artistic designers and see their hand fabrications, techniques and setting styles. Browse through our extensive selection of rare, sought after gems. Consult with one of Silverhorn’s designers on a custom one-of-a-kind piece made to your specification including the gem of your choice. Guests can also browse through books of sketches and photos to review Silverhorn’s extensive selection of over 30 years of designs. This creative team win awards for craftsmanship and their modern designs year after year. Their pieces appear in museums and fine art collections around the world, on Hollywood’s red carpet and every day on local residents.
