07/07/2016
Check it out tonight!
Building Community: Reginald D. Johnson, Architect
Architect Reginald D. Johnson believed in the role of architecture to improve the quality of community life and contributed to Santa Barbara's special character through his exceptional designs. Developing a signature style through award winning projects, he went on to commit himself to innovative public and commercial buildings and ground-breaking housing projects. Building Community presents a selection of Johnson's projects in the Santa Barbara area with an emphasis on the Santa Barbara Downtown Post Office, and a few of his late modern designs located in the Los Angeles area. This exploration of Johnson's legacy in Santa Barbara reignites the spirit of preservation that has long been a hallmark of this community and is an inspiration in the ongoing work to preserve and cherish our special places.
Featured in the small gallery devoted to the Downtown Post Office are prints of artwork by William Atkinson, the artist responsible for the six bas-reliefs located on the interior walls of this important civic building. Images on display represent the diverse subject matter and materials he used in his work, which included graphite, ink, and charcoal drawings, as well as gouache, watercolor, and oil paintings. Four original artworks from the artist's collection can be purchased during regular hours at the Presidio Gift Shop at El Persidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park (daily 10:30-4:30.) All proceeds from the sale of these works go directly to SBTHP thanks to a generous donation from Charles Varni.
Come on down to the Bodega tonight for 1st Thursday @ Casa De La Guerra!
Building Community: Reginald D. Johnson, Architect
Architect Reginald D. Johnson believed in the role of architecture to improve the quality of community life and contributed to Santa Barbara's special character through his exceptional designs. Developing a signature style through award winning projects, he went on to commit himself to innovative public and commercial buildings and ground-breaking housing projects. Building Community presents a selection of Johnson's projects in the Santa Barbara area with an emphasis on the Santa Barbara Downtown Post Office, and a few of his late modern designs located in the Los Angeles area. This exploration of Johnson's legacy in Santa Barbara reignites the spirit of preservation that has long been a hallmark of this community and is an inspiration in the ongoing work to preserve and cherish our special places.
Featured in the small gallery devoted to the Downtown Post Office are prints of artwork by William Atkinson, the artist responsible for the six bas-reliefs located on the interior walls of this important civic building. Images on display represent the diverse subject matter and materials he used in his work, which included graphite, ink, and charcoal drawings, as well as gouache, watercolor, and oil paintings. Four original artworks from the artist's collection can be purchased during regular hours at the Presidio Gift Shop at El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park (daily 10:30-4:30.) All proceeds from the sale of these works go directly to SBTHP thanks to a generous donation from Charles Varni.
