Ganna Walska’s Lotusland maintains the exquisite gardens created by Madame Walska in Santa Barbara so that generations to come can enjoy the unique designs. Besides showcasing its namesake lotus, Lotusland provides individuals with opportunities to see many rare and exotic plants from around the world—including bromeliads, native Australian species, and cycads—landscaped in stunning gardens. In… Continue Reading
The Storyteller Children’s Center is a full-time educational program serving about 100 families in need in the Santa Barbara area. Focusing on children of parents struggling with homelessness, the center provides a preschool program to care for children while their parents work, look for employment, or go to school. Strategic Partnerships and the Storyteller Difference… Continue Reading
Founded in 1941, Santa Barbara Museum of Art has had more than seven decades to amass its impressive permanent collection. While not all pieces of art owned by the museum are on display around the year, the staff uses exhibitions to constantly introduce the public to exciting, previously unseen works that span a wide range… Continue Reading
The Santa Barbara Bowl delivers incredible music events in a beautiful venue to the greater Santa Barbara area. The venue is supported by the Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation, which has two primary goals outside of live events: educational outreach and sustainability. Through its Greening the Bowl program, the foundation has had a number of notable… Continue Reading
The Santa Barbara Museum of Art aims to connect both residents and visitors to the exciting world of art through its permanent collections and special exhibitions. Each year, the museum’s professionals work hard to create engaging and exciting exhibitions highlighting different regions, styles, time periods, and artists. One of the most recent exhibitions at the… Continue Reading
Many Santa Barbara area residents and visitors think of the Santa Barbara Zoo as a great place to see adorable animals or engage in some wonderful educational activities. While the zoo does have some excellent learning programs for kids and an impressive display of animals, the institution’s professionals also engage in extremely important conservation efforts.… Continue Reading
Image by Al R / CC BY The Santa Barbara Museum of Art introduces visitors to a wide range of different works created by past and contemporary artists from around the world. Through its programs, the museum endeavors to introduce people to the world of art and teach them about various styles, time periods, and… Continue Reading
Hospice of Santa Barbara plays an incredibly important role in the greater Santa Barbara community. In addition to offering practical and spiritual support to individuals facing chronic and terminal illness, the organization maintains a wide range of programs for children, family members, and other loved ones. With the help of the hospice, people find peace… Continue Reading