Nonprofit - Arts & Culture Resources
The Granada Theatre
The Granada Theatre is proud to be the home of the area’s finest performing arts companies - Opera Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Symphony, CAMA, State Street Ballet and Santa Barbara Choral Society.
Music Academy of the West
The Music Academy of the West makes a unique and enduring contribution to the world of classical music by: Advancing the development of the next generation of great classical musicians; and Cultivating discerning, appreciative, and adventurous audiences
Ensemble Theater Company of Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara’s leading professional resident theatre company, housed at the Alhecama Theatre located in the historic Presidio District in downtown Santa Barbara
Visual Arts & Design Academy of Santa Barbara High School
The VADA program exists to provide a place for creatives to thrive--those students who have an emerging passion and commitment to art and design.
Carpinteria Arts Center
Our mission is to Foster diverse community involvement, Nurture the creative process and its appreciation, Provide educational opportunities, Establish a Center for the Arts, and Enhance and enrich the quality of life in the Carpinteria Valley.
The Santa Barara Botanic Garden
The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden fosters the conservation of California's native plants through our gardens, education, and research, and serves as a role model of sustainable practices.
Lotusland
“I dream that if given the opportunity, having considerable finances at my disposal, I might fulfill my work to develop Lotusland to its maximum capacity as the most outstanding center of horticultural significance and educational use.”
Opera Santa Barbara
Opera Santa Barbara contributes to the cultural enrichment of our audiences by presenting exciting, high-quality productions and community programs that celebrate the breadth and beauty of opera.
Art without Limits
Art Without Limits creates intensive one-on-one mentorships for aspiring Santa Barbara County artists by pairing them with professional artists and business experts to help them succeed in their chosen art form.
TV Santa Barbara
TV Santa Barbara is the place for the community to come together to connect and create media.
Plaza Playhouse Theater of Carpinteria
The center of arts and entertainment for the entire Carpinteria Valley Community.
The Santa Barbara Symphony
Our mission is to be a highly respected symphony orchestra, performing great works with passion and excellence. To be an indispensable partner to our community, providing enrichment through inspiring concerts, music education programs and access for all.
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
Our mission is to integrate art into the lives of people. We believe in the power of art to ignite imagination, stimulate thought, and generate personally rewarding experiences.