History Happy Hour at the Museum: Old Spanish Days Fiesta Poster Art

Schedule

Thu Jul 22 2021 at 05:30 pm to 07:00 pm

Location

Santa Barbara Historical Museum | Santa Barbara, CA

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A talk about the tradition of creating a poster each Fiesta by Erin Graffy!
About this Event

Viva la Fiesta! Among the traditions of Old Spanish Days Fiesta dating back to the first celebration in 1924 is that of the annual poster. Year after year the Fiesta poster has announced the upcoming festivities with images of music, dance, parades, and gaiety, many of them designed by prominent local artists. Join historian Erin Graffy as she delves into the development and heritage of the Fiesta posters and the stories behind them.

Sponsored by First Republic Bank

Enjoy this talk with a margarita in hand. Seating for this event will be outdoors at small, socially distant tables.


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Erin Graffy de Garcia has written extensively about regional history and culture. She served as the Old Spanish Days historian for nearly thirty years and her book Old Spanish Days Through Public Art highlighting California's Rancho Period was the recipient of three national book awards. In 2020 she was named Honorary La Presidenta.

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Where is it happening?

Santa Barbara Historical Museum, 136 East de la Guerra, Santa Barbara, United States

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Tickets

USD 15.00 to USD 20.00

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