ON View December 4 - December 28, 2025
Inside this Place
Marlyn Daggett’s work reveals home as a place where memory, imagination, and light intertwine. Her layered, expressive paintings create dreamlike interiors alive with movement and presence. Figures seem to hover, colors pulse with warmth, and each canvas invites viewers to enter a world shaped by reflection, discovery, and bold celebration.
Marlyn Daggett earned a Bachelor of Arts in Art from the University of California, Santa Barbara. She began her creative life working with acrylic paint, then, at the suggestion of a mentor, turned to oil. It immediately felt natural and expressive, offering a richness of texture and depth of color that continues to inspire her. Over the years her canvases have grown in scale and confidence, giving her space to paint with energy, movement, and intention.
Her work explores the themes of celebration, life, home, and friends. Figures, symbols, and gestures emerge through luminous layers of color that speak of connection and belonging. The imagery feels both personal and universal, reflecting the rhythm of gatherings, quiet reflection, and the beauty found in everyday life. Each composition unfolds through intuition and patience as she allows the surface to evolve until the painting feels alive.
Her large scale paintings expand this sense of presence. They create dreamlike spaces where figures and forms seem to hover between memory and imagination. Color moves across the canvas with harmony and vitality, guiding the viewer toward a feeling of warmth and discovery. Each painting becomes a world of its own, filled with light, movement, and a spirit of celebration.
Marlyn’s work has been collected throughout the United States. Her paintings continue to engage viewers through their openness and humanity. Each piece invites reflection on the beauty of life shared with others and the joy found in moments of connection.
Friday, December 12 from 6–8 PM
Celebrate with Art & Soul
Celebrate the holiday season and our first year on State Street on Friday, December 12th from 6–8 PM. Enjoy an evening of live music, fine wines, and delicious bites as we toast this milestone together. We’ll be offering a special collection of small artworks by our artists during the evening — perfect for the gift-giving season. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
This past year, we have been honored to represent more than twenty-five incredibly talented artists, sharing their stories and passion with you through their art, conversations, and community gatherings. We’ve supported vital non-profit organizations through our Art with Heart program, and we’ve hosted creativity and wellness workshops designed to spark inspiration and nourish the soul. We’ve poured countless glasses of wine graciously provided by some of Santa Barbara’s finest local vintners, and served delicious bites from restaurants we love.
But most importantly, we have embraced — and been embraced by — this extraordinary arts community here in the heart of Santa Barbara.
As we look ahead, we remain deeply committed to fostering connection, championing creativity, and celebrating the artists who make this place so vibrant. Thank you for being part of our story. Here’s to a joyful holiday season — and to many more seasons of art, laughter, and shared moments together. We can't wait to celebrate with you!
The Atelier Collective
Art & Soul is pleased to present five unique and inspiring creative spaces, telling the stories of individual artists within the collective spirit of the gallery. From familiar names to emerging talents, these intimate galleries deliver art with commanding presence. Come experience these galleries within the gallery—curated for closer connection to the art.
Art With Heart -November
Storyteller
Art has the power to inspire, connect, and give back. Each month at Art & Soul, we donate a portion of our proceeds to a charitable organization that reflects our current exhibition or the passions of the featured artist. It's our way of honoring the deeper connections between creativity, community, and compassion.
By supporting Art & Soul, you’re not only investing in meaningful art—you’re also helping to make a positive impact, one exhibition at a time.
This month, we are pleased to support Storyteller. Believing that every child deserves a happy beginning, Storyteller's learning centers are havens where young minds and their families are empowered to rewrite their stories, breaking the cycle of poverty and paving the way for brighter futures.
Wines with Soul — December
Nouveau Beaujolais
At Art & Soul, we believe that great art deserves a perfect pairing. Each month, we feature a wine that complements the spirit and style of our current exhibition.
This month, we are delighted to feature Beaujolais Nouveau! This is a fresh, fruity young wine made from the Gamay grape and is best enjoyed immediately. Many wines from this vintage are noted for their intense red and black fruit flavors, with characteristics like freshness, suppleness, and balance.
Beaujolais Nouveau Day is a celebration of the release of the first wine of the year's vintage, celebrated annually on the third Thursday of November. The day marks the end of the grape harvest in the Beaujolais region of France and is accompanied by festivals and parties where the newly bottled, fruity, and fresh red wine is enjoyed worldwide.The wine is traditionally tapped at midnight and is meant to be drunk young and slightly chilled.
RITUAL
Art & Soul is proud to feature a curated selection of Ritual Jewelry, a line of beautifully handcrafted sterling silver, copper and brass jewelry. Each piece is designed in Santa Barbara CA by Christina Kerndal and handmade in India. Ritual is committed to keeping traditional handcrafted silversmith methods alive and works exclusively with artisan silversmiths in long-lasting, caring relationships.
Experience Ritual at Art & Soul, where every design carries the spirit of tradition and the beauty of intention.
