At the core of our vibrant community
The performing arts are an essential contributor to the spirit and vibrancy of our community. The broad range of extraordinary music, dance and performance experiences bring year-round joy to residents and countless visitors from across the country and around the world. We applaud these community treasures and continue to support those that deliver innovation and inspiration to patrons young and old.
Enhancing the Heart of the Arts District
Exceptional local performing arts nonprofits have long earned the support of our Foundation, among them, The Granada Theatre, home to many locally based resident companies. Thanks to a public-private partnership of residents, arts patrons, business owners, city officials, and philanthropic organizations, Plaza Granada has completely transformed the paseo and parking lot space behind The Granada leading onto State Street. The renovation provides attractive landscaping, a stunning mural by local artists, improved lighting and safety features, and a warm welcome to those entering the arts district.
“This enhancement to our arts district could not have come at a better time, as we all try to enjoy a more normal way of life,” said Palmer Jackson, Jr., Executive Chairman at The Granada. “The Mosher Foundation played an important role in bringing Plaza Granada to life and has been a tremendous partner to our organization over many years, allowing us to continue to deliver world class programming.” granadasb.org
Empowering Artists to Create and Connect
A self-proclaimed “blank canvas,” Community Arts Workshop is a unique downtown Santa Barbara space for local artists to think, create, show, connect with the community, and forge relationships with one another. The flexible facility at the corner of Garden and Ortega streets is many things, including workshop; art gallery; rehearsal space for music, theatre and dance; classroom; and meeting room. The two-building venue is a project of the nonprofit Santa Barbara Arts Collaborative, funded in part by the City of Santa Barbara in partnership with the Santa Barbara County Office of Arts & Culture.
“We are completing eight years of important renovations to a space that originally housed the City’s motor pool, and support from the Mosher Foundation allows us to meet final upgrade requirements,” said Casey Caldwell, Managing Director at CAW.
CAW is an exceptional concept. It is an empowering space for local artists and a vibrant venue for everyone in the community to enjoy. sbcaw.org