About

Anchored by local landmarks like the Arlington, Granada, and New Vic theaters, and the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, the ARTS District is Santa Barbara’s epicenter for the arts. Located in the heart of Downtown Santa Barbara (on and around the 1100 -1300 blocks of State Street), the ARTS District is home to art galleries and museums, retail boutiques, and some of the best bars and restaurants in Santa Barbara. Our mission is to support Santa Barbara arts and economy by promoting public awareness of the neighborhood as a vibrant art, cultural and creative district through special events, community outreach, and collaborative marketing efforts.

Leadership

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Richard Yates, Opal Restaurant - ARTS District Board President
Caren Rager, The Granada Theatre - ARTS District Board Treasurer
Leslie Hollis-López, Carlitos - ARTS District Board Secretary
Colette Cosentino, Atelier + Gallery, ARTS District Board Member
Mark Whitehurst, Voice Magazine, ARTS District Board Member
Stephanie Payne-Campbell, Domecil, ARTS District Board Member

FOUNDER’S COUNCIL

Robert Gilson, Arlington Plaza
Carlos and Leslie Hollis Lopez, Carlitos Café y Cantina
Mitchell Sjerven, Bouchon
Elaine & Alberto Morello, Olio e Limone Ristorante
Renaud Gonthier, Renaud’s
Dario Furlati & Jackie Winter, Ca’Dario Ristorante
Lynne Tahmisian, La Arcada Plaza
Peter Horjus, Peter Horjus Design
Richard Yates & Tina Takaya, Opal Restaurant & Bar
StonePark Capital