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Since 1983.

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Sketch sessions every spring. Come draw with local architects and artists.

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AFSB annual memberships provide the primary funding for our youth and community education programs.

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We offer a series of youth education programs, scholarship opportunities and more!

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Education Programs. Year Round. Ages 5 – 18+

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“Belief in the significance of architecture is premised on the notion that we are, for better or worse, different people in different places – and on the conviction that it is architecture’s task to render vivid to us who we might ideally be.”
Alain de Botton, The Architecture of Happiness

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Exhibition Art Talk – Veins: Mining Family History Through Copper by Mayela Rodriguez

February 1, 2023 / Art Exhibitions, Art Talks, Events

Artist Talk – Veins: Mining Family History Through Copper by Mayela Rodriguez February 11, 2023 at 2pm The Architectural Foundation Gallery Artist Talk February 11,

Current Exhibition – Veins: Mining Family History Through Copper by Mayela Rodriguez

January 18, 2023 / Art Exhibitions, Events

Current Exhibition – Veins: Mining Family History Through Copper by Mayela Rodriguez January 14 – March 11, 2023 The Architectural Foundation Gallery The Architectural Foundation

Kids Draw Architecture Gallery Opening and Holiday Party

November 8, 2022 / Art Exhibitions, Education, Events, Kids Draw Architecture

Kids Draw Architecture (KDA) Gallery Opening and Holiday Party Gallery Opening, Sunday Nov. 13, 2022 1-3pm The Architectural Foundation Gallery The Architectural Foundation of Santa

Exhibition Art Talk – Prayer Flags & A Tale of Longing by Mary Heebner

October 13, 2022 / Art Exhibitions, Art Talks, Events

Exhibition Art Talk – Prayer Flags & A Tale of Longing by Mary Heebner October 22, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. The Architectural Foundation Gallery Artist

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September: The Architecturally Macabre Book Club

September 22, 2022 / Events, Lectures

September: The Architecturally Macabre Book Club WHERE ARCHITECTURE IS ALWAYS THE MAIN CHARACTER. Hosted by AFSB Vice President, Selinda Tuttle. “Personally, I prefer to read

Current Exhibition: Prayer Flags & A Tale of Longing by Mary Heebner

August 26, 2022 / Art Exhibitions, Events

Current Exhibition – Prayer Flags & A Tale of Longing by Mary Heebner September 10 – November 5, 2022 The Architectural Foundation Gallery Opening Reception

Exhibition Art Talk – Malka’s Place: The Story of Joyce Wilson’s Photo Montages

August 11, 2022 / Art Exhibitions, Art Talks, Events

Exhibition Art Talk – Malka’s Place: The Story of Joyce Wilson’s Photo Montages August 20, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. The Architectural Foundation Gallery Artist Talk

July: The Architecturally Macabre Book Club

July 26, 2022 / Events, Lectures

July: The Architecturally Macabre Book Club WHERE ARCHITECTURE IS ALWAYS THE MAIN CHARACTER. Hosted by AFSB Vice President, Selinda Tuttle. “Personally, I prefer to read

Saturday and Sunday Walking Tours

July 8, 2022 / Events, Walking Tours

Saturday and Sunday Walking Tours 10:00 am Saturday Sabado Tour leaves from the City Hall steps at de la Guerra Plaza Sunday Domingo Tour leaves

Exhibition – Malka’s Place: A Journey into a Surreal World by Joyce Wilson

June 28, 2022 / Previous Exhibition

Exhibition – Malka’s Place: A Journey into a Surreal World by Joyce Wilson July 16 – August 27, 2022 The Architectural Foundation Gallery Opening Reception

Architectural Foundation

HIGH SCHOOL DESIGN COMPETITION

Exhibitions

Plan a Saturday Visit to our Art Gallery.

AFSB Scholarships

LEARN

Knowledge for all ages.

EXPERIENCE

Join the conversation about design.

GIVE

Power the potential of the next generation.

Sketch sessions every spring. Come draw with local architects and artists.

KIDS DRAW ARCHITECTURE

Learn

Santa Barbara’s Historic Sabado & Domingo Architectural Walking Tours

Experience

Summer fun with a purpose. Architecture, engineering, and design camps for children in grades 2 – 9.

BROUGHT TO YOU BY KIDZ ENGINEERING 101, INC.

Experience exceptional local art and our new virtual exhibitions.

VISIT OUR UNIQUE ART GALLERY

For students studying architecture. For those proud to live in Santa Barbara. For local art. For education.

CREAT IMPACT. JOIN AFSB.

Education Programs. Year Round. Ages 5 – 18+

LEARN ABOUT DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE.

Give

AFSB annual memberships provide the primary funding for our youth and community education programs.

Come join the Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara.We welcome everyone.

What's New & Coming Up

Thank you to our amazing KDA 2023 Calendar sponsors

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