Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara facts for kids
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| Former name | Contemporary Art Forum |
|---|---|
| Established | 1976 |
| Dissolved | 2022 |
| Location | Santa Barbara, CA United States |
| Type | Art museum; contemporary museum for the 21st century |
| Accreditation | American Alliance of Museums |
The Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara (MCASB) is an art museum located in Santa Barbara, United States. It focuses on showing contemporary art, which means art made in our modern times, usually from the late 20th century to today.
A Look at MCASB's History
How the Museum Started
The museum began in 1976. It was first called the Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum, or CAF for short. Artists and people who loved art created it. They wanted a special place just for showing new and modern art.
Becoming MCASB
In 2012, CAF changed its name and became the Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara (MCASB). This change also brought a new focus. The museum decided to put more effort into teaching people about art.
Challenges and Reopening
In July 2022, MCASB announced it was closing for good. This was because the museum had money problems for several years. Even with many efforts to raise funds, they kept losing money. During the Covid pandemic in 2020, their financial losses became very high. These money troubles made them decide to close.
However, the story didn't end there! By January 2023, the museum was able to open its doors again. It is now run by volunteers. The museum hopes to find new leaders and a new director to help it continue sharing amazing contemporary art with everyone.
