Santa Barbara Funds Arts for All

Santa Barbara County just poured over $56,000 into local arts projects through its Arts Making Impact program, funding 12 diverse initiatives—including music therapy for people with disabilities, youth art classes, elder dance programs, and free community festivals—each receiving up to $5,000. Launched in 2012 and backed by the Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation, the program continues its mission to make art accessible to all, especially underserved youth and communities. County Arts Commission Chair Mark Oliver praised the grants for breaking down barriers and showing art’s transformative power. Projects span the county, from Santa Barbara to the Santa Ynez Valley, with groups like the Grace Fisher Foundation using the funds to expand their inclusive drum circles, ensuring everyone—regardless of age or ability—can participate in creative expression. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/125defa13c5cbc02