This Labor Day weekend, the Santa Barbara Studio Artists (SBSA) proudly celebrates the 25th Annual Open Studios Tour—a milestone silver anniversary that invites collectors, art lovers, and curious visitors into the private working studios of some of the Central Coast’s most talented artists.
As one of the region’s most anticipated art events, this three-day self-guided tour offers a rare opportunity to step inside the creative sanctuaries of artists from Montecito to Santa Barbara and Goleta. Visitors can explore a wide range of artistic styles and mediums, meet the artists in person, and gain insight into the inspiration and techniques behind their work.
For collectors, gallery owners, fellow artists, and art enthusiasts, Open Studios is more than an art tour—it is an immersive experience that reveals how ideas evolve into finished works of art. There is nothing quite like seeing artwork in the place where it was conceived and created.
Visit Marilyn McRae’s Studio
Among the featured artists is paper artist Marilyn McRae, whose intricate sculptures transform recycled magazine pages into richly textured, dimensional works of art.
Marilyn’s studio offers visitors an intimate look at her creative process—from the careful cutting, folding, and layering of paper to the finished pieces that evoke landscapes, flowers, and organic forms inspired by nature.
Featured works on view may include Ebb and Flow, Blue Depths, and Ranges, each demonstrating Marilyn’s distinctive ability to transform familiar materials into compositions full of depth, movement, and unexpected beauty.
Whether you are a longtime collector or discovering her work for the first time, Marilyn welcomes you to explore the stories and techniques behind each piece and experience firsthand how ordinary paper becomes extraordinary art.
Experience Art Where It Comes to Life
The Santa Barbara Studio Artists Open Studios Tour offers a unique chance to connect directly with artists and discover original works in the environment where they are made.
Don’t just admire the art—experience where it comes to life.
Mark your calendar for Labor Day weekend and plan your route through the studios of Montecito, Santa Barbara, and Goleta. Be sure to include Marilyn McRae’s studio as a stop on your tour.
We look forward to welcoming you into the studio.