Kids Draw Architecture Gallery Opening and Holiday Party
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
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The variety of programs we offer range from experiential to educational to artistic. It can be a solo endeavor or a group activity, from visiting our new online gallery or our art gallery in person to attending an art opening. Or perhaps you want to attend a lecture or take part of a historic walking tour, there is something for everyone!
Gallery Opening & Holiday Party: KDA 2023 Drawings and Calendars
November 13, 2022 - January 4, 2023
Architectural Foundation Gallery
The Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara (AFSB) and the American Institute of Architects, Santa Barbara Chapter (AIASB) are pleased to announce the annual gallery show and sale of Kids Draw Architecture (KDA) calendars. Every year, KDA brings youth and architects together to sketch important Santa Barbara buildings. This activity helps kids learn about architecture and the skill of drawing while working alongside volunteer professional mentors.
This year’s sketch session took place on the lawn of the Santa Barbara County Courthouse. The delightful drawings in the 2023 calendar include a selection of those images drawn and submitted by participating kids capturing the historic Courthouse building with creativity and joy.
The 2023 calendars will be available for purchase at the Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara beginning November 13. Join the artists and their families that day at the annual gallery show and holiday party from 1-3pm. Limited copies of the KDA 2023 calendar will also be available for purchase at local bookstores and shops if you are unable to stop by AFSB.
The 2023 KDA calendar wouldn’t be possible without the sponsorship of members from this community. Thank you to our sponsors Coast Reprographics, Santa Barbara Beautiful, DMHA Architecture + Interior Design, Ensberg Jacobs Design, Art & Architecture, Mosher Foundation, Ashley & Vance Engineering, Inc., JMPE Electrical Engineering, AIA Santa Barbara, Leslie & Frank Schipper, Van Sande Structural Consultants, Insulate Santa Barbara, Lynch Construction, Inc. – Brian Lynch, Tri-Co Reprographics, Thorn Robertson, Sue & Rich Ayling, Brian Hofer Architect, Kari Architect, AIA, and Ruth & Greg Rech.
Community events like this exemplify how the Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara continues their mission of educating the public on the built environment. Contributions support free educational programs to youth and adults about the importance of design excellence in our built environment.
The Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara has been dedicated to expanding our community’s appreciation of art and architecture since 1983. AFSB and gallery are located in the historic Acheson House at the corner of Garden and East Victoria Streets in Santa Barbara. Regular gallery hours are Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 pm and weekdays by appointment.
Education Events
Kids Draw Architecture 2022 / Niños Dibujan Arquitectura 2022
Kids Draw Architecture Sketch Session at the Courthouse is back! Join us on May 1st from 1-3pm at the Santa Barbara Courthouse on 1100 Anacapa
Kids Draw Architecture 2021 / Niños Dibujan Arquitectura 2021
Annual Sketch Sessions are back. Sketch Your Communities 2021! Send us your drawings if you’d like them to be considered for our 2022 calendar. Tag
HSDC Winners for 2021!
We are proud to announce the winners of this year’s competition! * names match from left to right* Jack Van Thyne, a junior at San Marcos
High School Design Competition is Back! Registration Open Now.
We are proud to present this year’s High School Design Competition: Design From Home 2021. Competition Start and Kick-Off Meeting: March 11, 2021 @ 4:00
KDA – Sketch at Home!
New adaptation of our Sketch Sessions. We hope you join us. Send us your drawings if you’d like them to be considered for our 2021
HSDC Winners for 2020!
We are proud to announce the winners of this year’s competition! * names match from left to right* Emilia Thomas, a junior at Santa Barbara High, won first
Register Now for 2020 High School Design Competition!
REGISTER HERE We are excited to present the 2020 High School Design Competition in Santa Barbara County! Sharpen your pencils and get your calculators ready!
KDA Gallery Opening & Holiday Party
KDA Gallery Opening & Holiday Party! The Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara is pleased to present you the annual Kids Draw Architecture Gallery Opening &
Lectures & Films
September: The Architecturally Macabre Book Club
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
July: The Architecturally Macabre Book Club
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
May: The Architecturally Macabre Book Club
May: The Architecturally Macabre Book Club WHERE ARCHITECTURE IS ALWAYS THE MAIN CHARACTER. Hosted by AFSB Vice President, Selinda Tuttle. “Personally, I prefer to read
October: The Architecturally Macabre Book Club
October: The Architecturally Macabre Book Club WHERE ARCHITECTURE IS ALWAYS THE MAIN CHARACTER. Hosted by AFSB Vice President, Selinda Tuttle. “Personally, I prefer to read
September: The Architecturally Macabre Book Club
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
August: The Architecturally Macabre Book Club
August: The Architecturally Macabre Book Club WHERE ARCHITECTURE IS ALWAYS THE MAIN CHARACTER. Hosted by AFSB Vice President, Selinda Tuttle. “Personally, I prefer to read
July: The Architecturally Macabre Book Club
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
June: The Architecturally Macabre Book Club
June: The Architecturally Macabre Book Club WHERE ARCHITECTURE IS ALWAYS THE MAIN CHARACTER. Hosted by AFSB Vice President, Selinda Tuttle. “Personally, I prefer to read
A Summer Lecture Series: The Architecture of India
A Summer Lecture Series: The Architecture of India By Dr. Allan Langdale Thursdays, Via Zoom. June 17 – August 19, from 6:45 – 8:00 PM
May: The Architecturally Macabre Book Club
May: The Architecturally Macabre Book Club WHERE ARCHITECTURE IS ALWAYS THE MAIN CHARACTER. Hosted by AFSB Vice President, Selinda Tuttle. “Personally, I prefer to read
Art Exhibitions
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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
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
Current Exhibition: Prayer Flags & A Tale of Longing by Mary Heebner
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
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
Exhibition: A.BOD.E by Cara Lasell Bonewitz
Exhibition: A.BOD.E by Cara Lasell Bonewitz May 14 – June 25, 2022 The Architectural Foundation Gallery Opening Reception May 13, 2022, 5-7 p.m. The Architectural
Attention to Loss by Pecos Pryor
January 7 – March 5, 2022 January 7 – March 5, 2022. The Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara is pleased to present Attention to Loss,
Local Treasures
September 18th – November 12th 2021 High Tide by Cynthia Martin Chloe 3 by Rosemarie C. Gebhart The Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara is pleased
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Kids Draw Architecture Gallery Opening Reception
Kids Draw Architecture (KDA) Gallery Opening Reception Opening Reception, Saturday Nov. 20, 2021 1-4pm The Architectural Foundation Gallery The Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara is
Local Treasures Exhibition, Closing Reception with the Artists
Local Treasures Exhibition, Closing Reception with the Artists Closing Reception, Friday Nov. 12, 2021 5-7pm The Architectural Foundation Gallery The Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara is pleased