Giving Art a ‘Voice’

To La Cumbre Plaza to view the new 3,500-square-foot Voice Magazine and Gallery that has been opened by the dynamic duo of Mark Whitehurst and accomplished sculptress Kerry Methner with rotating shows of around 60 artworks each month.

Works from Santa Barbara Visual Arts currently adorn the walls to be replaced in due course with a new exhibition, Autumn Arias, with at least 70 paintings and sculptures, with a percentage of proceeds donated to Opera Santa Barbara.

“We also had a hand in launching First Thursdays in town and now we also have Third Fridays here at La Cumbre Plaza featuring the many galleries that have sprouted up in the complex,” says Kerry, who also helps organize Santa Barbara Beautiful.

“We always have a great turnout for receptions,” she adds. “People enjoy the joy of gathering and everyone likes to look at art.”

Among the artists checking out the show when I was there with my trusty shutterbug Priscilla were Sophia Beccue, Carol Talley, and Jan Smith.

A delightful addition to our vibrant art community…