The Montecito Branch book drop will be closed May 3rd - 6th due to parking lot repaving

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Help shape the future of Santa Barbara's Waterfront! Respond to our survey at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/WaterfrontSurvey.
¡Ayúdanos a dar forma al futuro de la zona costera de Santa Bárbara! Responde a nuestra encuesta en SantaBarbaraCA.gov/WaterfrontSurvey.

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All SBPL locations will be closed on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 (5/5/26) for a staff training.

Eastside and Montecito Libraries will close at 2pm on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 (5/6/26) for a staff training.

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Vacant Window Beautification Program Rendering
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Call for Art: Vacant Window Beautification Program

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Calling all Santa Barbara County artists! The new Vacant Window Beautification Program will transform empty storefronts along State Street into vibrant displays of local creativity. By turning vacant windows into welcoming visual experiences, the program celebrates Santa Barbara’s artistic spirit for both the community and visitors. Selected artists will receive a $250 honorarium, and their names will be featured on the storefront installation. The submission deadline is Friday, September 5.

Launched by the Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association (DSBIA) in partnership with the Santa Barbara County Office of Arts & Culture, the Santa Barbara Arts Collaborative, and Santa Barbara Signs, the program is part of DSBIA’s ongoing efforts to revitalize the downtown district by bringing together property owners, artists, and cultural partners to reimagine vacant spaces as opportunities for beauty and engagement.

Deadline to submit: 11:45 pm on September 5, 2025

To submit artwork, visit the Vacant Window Beautification Program Application 

Questions may be directed to windows@downtownsb.org