2026 Events

From Dr. Sharon Tettegah, CCS Faculty, Department of Black Studies Director for the Center for Black Studies Research, Department of Black Studies Professor:

This year marks a significant milestone for the Center for Black Studies Research. To celebrate eight years of leadership and growth under her direction, we cordially invite you to a special presentation by our Director, Dr. Sharon Tettegah.

Sound Transformed is a senior recital by Cameron Kennedy '26 (CCS Music Composition) featuring the use of purely digitally composed music. Inspired by various tools a composer can use when crafting music with technology, Cameron has created an original set for the evening combining both organically and digitally created sounds. Progressing from purely organic sounds to a musical collage of splicing, reverb, and MIDI effects, we hope attendees will be inspired to combine a wider range of sounds within their own music. 

Hi Friends!

I am so excited to invite you to my Senior Exhibition, Metamorphosis, in the College of Creative Studies Art Gallery. The show will be open from May 23 to May 27, with the reception held on Wednesday May 27, from 5-7pm. I hope to see you there, and share some wine and snacks!

See you soon,

Samantha :)

Sponsored by the DEI Committee and CCS Community Council, we have another entry to our Non-Academic Lecture Series this quarter! This lecture series hosts various CCS faculty, staff, and students to talk about their hobbies, niche interests, and everything in-between.

From the CCS Music Composition Program:

As part of their residency at UCSB, the College of Creative Studies and the Music Department is proud to present a concert by the [Switch~ Ensemble]. The event will feature an exciting program of recent multimedia works written specifically for the ensemble, including a premiere by CCS Composition Faculty Andrew Watts.

May 23, 2026 at 7:30PM

Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall

UC Santa Barbara 

552 University Road 

Santa Barbara, CA 93106

 

May 16 - 20, 2026
Closing Reception: Wed. May 20th from 5-7PM

Suraya is a multimedia artist based in Los Angeles. Receiving her A.A-T in Studio Arts from

Step into the living laboratory of the UC Santa Barbara campus for an engaging walk led by Professor Emeritus Bruce Tiffney. 

Secure your spot

Sick And Twisted Individuals" is a senior recital presented by Wesley Bowen '26 (CCS Music Composition).

Wes is presenting and performing live original compositions that blend together contemporary classical (music that's too smart for its own good) and rock (music that's too stupid for its own good) into a humorous and eccentric package.

Hi Everyone!

I’m so excited to invite you all to the closing reception of my first solo show, The 415. I’ve spent the past year working on a series of over 52 paintings of San Francisco to create my dream deck of playing cards! I’ll have some decks available for purchase at the reception. Please join me on Wednesday, May 13th, from 5 to 7 PM at the College of Creative Studies Gallery for snacks, drinks, and card games!

With love,

Colby

Enlist in a brief repose of wartime merriment and cheer, featuring both original and arranged music with the overarching theme of military triumph and pomp. Fantasia, Dreams of War is Angus Malcomson's Junior recital, it will include Solos, Duets, and Large Chamber pieces. He sincerely hopes that, even if for a small moment, you will be swept away on a wave of nationalistic elation!