Hello to you all, thank you for clicking on my page. For those who don’t know me, my name is Toni Scott. I am a multidisciplinary artist who, for more than three decades, has dedicated her life to creating paintings, sculptures, and monumental installations that give voice to histories too often forgotten.

After nearly 7 years in my leased 2,500 sq. ft. art studio in Goleta, CA, I’ve just learned that I must leave by SATURDAY, 11/7/26 due to a recent zoning enforcement imposed on my landlord. This unexpected relocation is forcing me to move my artwork inventory, incl. large-scale/heavy sculptures, paintings, and fragile installations (see photos). And following unanticipated family losses and caregiving responsibilities, this situation has detonated the reprieve I felt from being exhibited recently at the Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara, to now being blindsided by the exorbitant expense of relocating my exhibition art, artist retention/archival work of over three decades, equipment and art supplies/materials, as well as furniture for several workstations (from heavy to light).

This moving expense I normally could cover, except for the significant financial outlay I incurred for my 2026 proposed Bruce's Beach 10 ft. public memorial sculpture, Unity: Circle of Memory for the City of Manhattan Beach competition (but despite the city’s art commission and cultural dept. recommending me, they were controversially overturned as locally reported here). And unfortunately, I’m unable to extend the mandated deadline, coupled with not having enough resources at this time to ensure I’m out by Saturday, November 7. Therefore, I’m asking for your needed support with donations or in-kind services—yes, I will gratefully trade some of my artwork).

How Your Donations Will Help

My estimated relocation expenses include:

- Professional moving assistance — $2,250

- Packing materials, trucks, and equipment — $2,500

- Temporary art storage — $3,250

- New studio deposits and initial rent — $4,500

- Contingency Fund — $7,500 (for unforeseen expenses/increased amounts)

My fundraising goal is $20,000, and I’m grateful any donation, large or small. I also welcome any donated or in-kind moving services, storage, etc. again, I will trade some of my art. In addition, I welcome any leads on affordable or donated studios, barns, or warehouses. If you're unable to donate, you can still contribute by sharing this call-for-help with family, friends, art lovers, art patrons/collectors, and arts organizations you know.

I’m determined that losing this studio space will not mean losing what I've created—or what I still want to create.

With much heartfelt gratitude,

Toni Scott

toniscott.com