Mike Champe - Artist
Description: The Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show is a piece of living history highlighting the creative talents of local artisans. The show is located on Cabrillo Boulevard from Stearns Wharf to Calle Cesar Chavez. The show takes place every Sunday year-round, and on Saturdays of major holiday weekends. Official show hours are from 10:00 a.m. until dusk.
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The Show was started in 1965 by Robert Eischen, who was inspired by the European sidewalk shows and outdoor art fiestas of Mexico City. Originally called The Domingo Art Show, a small group of approximately 12 artists gathered on Sundays in De la Guerra Plaza and displayed their art, free to residents to browse and watch the artists create their work.
The group soon outgrew De la Guerra Plaza, and with sponsorship by the City’s Parks and Recreation Department, changed their name to The Sabado and Domingo Art Show, and moved to Cabrillo Boulevard. In 1971 the show invited local craftspeople to join, and in 1972 the name was changed to the Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show. Today, there are approximately 150 members, and the show continues to attract thousands of visitors to our community and provide an inexpensive and creative outlet for our local artisa
Mike Champe - Artist