SANTA BARBARA RAINBOW SALON
Santa Barbara Rainbow Salon is an invitation-only series of intimate art gatherings held in the homes of Santa Barbara’s most passionate arts patrons and community allies.
Spotlighting LGBTQ+ artists—both emerging and established—the series is dedicated to fostering connection, conversation, and celebration of queer creativity across disciplines.
Each salon creates a unique platform for artists to present their work, share their stories, and build relationships with supporters, collectors, curators, and collaborators.
THE RAINBOW SALON TEAM
Our team is a vibrant collective of art professionals, musicians, creatives, and collectors, all dedicated to uplifting and supporting the LGBTQ+. With a shared passion for creativity and inclusivity, we volunteer our expertise to foster a space where diverse voices and talents can thrive. Together, we aim to inspire and celebrate the richness of our community through art and collaboration.
Rafael Cuello
Multimedia Artist & Curator
Originally from the East Coast,
Rafael Cuello is now a California–based curator and creative strategist who transforms public spaces into platforms for culture, equity, and connection. His work—spanning murals, exhibitions, and advocacy campaigns—centers LGBTQ+ visibility, Latinx heritage, and community empowerment. With deep roots in public health and the arts, Rafael blends storytelling and strategy to uplift underrepresented voices and ignite social change through bold, inclusive visual experiences.
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Esteban Ramirez
Neoclassical pianist, poet, & Illustrator
Esteban Ramirez is a neoclassical pianist and composer whose work blends cinematic chamber music, free-verse poetry, and AI-generated visual art into a theatrical concert experience. Performing with his octet, he creates immersive, story-driven programs where music, language, and imagery converge to invite audiences into a shared artistic journey. More info at www.decanso-music.com.
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The Santa Barbara Rainbow Salon spotlights LGBTQ+ artists—both emerging and established—in a series that celebrates queer creativity across disciplines while fostering authentic connection and conversation.
If you’re an artist living in the greater Santa Barbara region and would like to share your work in this uplifting, community-centered series, we’d love to hear from you! Click below to submit your
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