Art at Riven Rock

Peripatetic Montecito accountant and Art Foundation of Santa Barbara president Frank McGinity opened the gates of his historic Riven Rock estate – just a tiara’s toss from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex – for the third year for 80 guests at the fun fête, An Artful Affair, organized by the Art Foundation of Santa Barbara.

More than a dozen artists – Wyllis Heaton, Ralph Waterhouse, Ray Hunter, Kevin Gleason, Rick Garcia, Nina Warner, Rick Delanty, Craig Nelson, Ann Sanders, Annie Hoffman, Andrea Anderson, Chloe Hourdequin, and Danuta Bennett – were featured while guests noshed on sumptuous fare catered by the historic Santa Barbara Club while quaffing wine from local purveyors.

Frank, accompanied by his girlfriend Debbie Geremia, presented a fascinating history of his charming home, formerly part of the 84-acre estate of Stanley McCormick, founder of the International Harvester Company.

Quick draw works by Wyllis and Ralph sold for $1,600 and more than 30 other works on display were picked up by art fans.

Supporters checking out the easels included Maria McCall, Katherine Murray-Morse, Dirk Brandts, Hiroko Benko, Keith Moore, and Diane Waterhouse.