Channing Peake was a renowned California artist whose career was celebrated internationally. What few realize, however, is that Peake worked as an apprentice at Casa del Herrero from 1933-34. While only at the estate for a year, he left an indelible mark on the aesthetic.

Peake’s important artistic contribution will be celebrated in the upcoming exhibition Channing Peake at Casa del Herrero and Highlights from the Santa Barbara County Collection on view at the Channing Peake Gallery. Coinciding with the gallery’s 30th anniversary, the exhibition will provide insight into the special nature of the apprenticeship and its influence on Peake throughout his artistic career.

All are welcome to the opening reception taking place at the Channing Peake Gallery (located at 105 E. Anapamu Street in Santa Barbara) on Thursday, March 7, 2019 from 5-7 p.m. The exhibition will be on view from March 4 to September 2019, and is a collaboration between Casa del Herrero and the Santa Barbara County Office of Arts and Culture.