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2026–2027 City Cultural Arts Grant Applications Are Now Open — Apply by August 17, 2026

Posts by Nicholas Ragheb

A group of children and adults sit in a circle on a green carpet, playing hand drums together in a brightly lit indoor space decorated with colorful art.

County Awards Twelve Organizations More Than $56,000 in Arts Grants

Poster for an art submission open call titled Post-Wild: Nature in the 21st-Century. The deadline is extended to Friday, February 20, 2026. The poster features a moth, leaves, and logos of Santa Barbara County and Arts & Culture.

Post-Wild: Nature in the 21st-Century

Two large colorful murals are displayed on an adobe wall under an archway, depicting historical and cultural scenes with people, animals, buildings, and landscapes. The setting appears to be a public outdoor walkway.

New Workshops Open Pathways to Public Art for Local Artists

A group of people gather in a hallway decorated with colorful papel picado banners, reading wall displays and viewing framed photographs and art during an exhibition or cultural event.

Santa Barbara City Hall Gallery Hosts Closing Reception for Two Exhibits

A group of people gathers in a modern lounge area with large windows, artwork on the walls, and gray seating. Some people are sitting, while others stand and talk near the center and back of the room.

Call for Art Opens for Betteravia Gallery Exhibition in Santa Maria

A woman stands and gestures while speaking to a group of young children seated on the floor in a school gymnasium or auditorium. The children are attentively listening, and some have their hands raised.

Santa Barbara County Opens Arts Making Impact Grant Opportunity