Terra Firma ~ Selected Works from the Permanent Collection

Terra Firma ~ Selected Works from the Permanent Collection

September 28, 2026 to March 28, 2027

Chris Chapman, Back Into the Lake, 2013. Pastel.

Terra Firma or “solid earth” is a term that grounds us in the natural landscape – both stabilizing and affirming our connection to the land. The California Nature Art Museum permanent collection ranges from engaging oil paintings to sublime photography. Works by artists such as Ray Strong, Meredith Abbott, John Marshall Gamble, and Chris Chapman record some of the natural spaces found in the Santa Ynez Valley, and beyond. This exhibition highlights the iconic landscape works found in the museum’s permanent collection.

This exhibition will be on view from September 28, 2026 to March 28, 2027.