Facing Ourselves Presents is an exciting series of artist talks, community fundraisers and exhibitions featuring national and international speakers, photographers, filmmakers and other creatives. We believe this new series will inspire meaningful conversations and passion about our shared world. 

UPCOMING AT PATRICIA CLARKE STUDIO!

OUT OF THE BLUE: Exhibition and Fundraiser for An American Girl

Opening August 29th through November 21st.

CONVERSATION WITH DAVID HUFF, Founder of the George Masa Foundation Saturday, September 5, 2026

BOOK LAUNCH WITH MORIAH MELIN W. Saturday, September 26, 2026

AUTHOR TALK WITH ALIX CHRISTIE Saturday, October 21, 2026

ARTIST TALK WITH RAIN PERRY Saturday, November 21, 2026

FUNDRAISER FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE CENTER(EDC)September 13, 2025 

FUNDRAISER FOR THE CARPINTERIA CHILDREN’S PROJECT (CCP) Helping Hands Fund - August 16, 2025.

ARTIST TALK WITH BARBARA PARMET - American photographer/community activist.

ARTIST TALK WITH BRETT LEIGH DICKS - Australian-American photographer, writer and teacher.