KDA Goes Global!

Celebrating Young Visions of Architecture from Around the World

Architecture looks different in every corner of the world — and through a child’s eyes, it becomes even more magical. Our Kids Draw Architecture program is inspired by how children from around the world see their built environment — from familiar streets to grand monuments. Each drawing tells a story, invites us to explore a culture, and reminds us that architecture speaks a universal language. 

We are delighted to share this beautiful piece of creativity from a young artist in Turkey! We hope these drawings spark your imagination, just as it has ours, a wonderful reminder that great ideas and inspiration can come from anywhere.

2025 KDA Sketch Session

2025 Kids Draw Architecture Sketch Session!

We hope you can join us this year for the 39th annual Kids Draw Architecture sketch session! It will be held at the Casa de la Guerra on Sunday, May 18th from 1 -3 p.m. This is a FREE event, and all sketching materials are provided. 

Art Gallery Holiday Closures

Art Gallery Holiday Closures

We hope you can come and visit the Kids Draw Architecture Exhibition on the following Saturdays;

November 16th & 23rd

December 7th and 14th

Please note that the Art Gallery will be closed on these holiday dates, below:

November 30th (closed for Thanksgiving)

December 21st (closed for Christmas)

December 28th (closed for Christmas)

January 4th (closed for New Years)

Kids Draw Architecture (KDA) program is designed to help the participants learn about architecture and the skill of drawing. This year, the sketch session took place at the Santa Barbara Mission. 

The 2025 Calendars will be available for purchase at the gallery opening, the AFSB office and local bookstores.

Announcement drawing by Aishani Mishra, age 11.

11/10 Kids Draw Architecture Gallery Opening and Holiday Party

Kids Draw Architecture (KDA) Gallery Opening and Holiday Party

Gallery Opening, Sunday November 10, 2024 1-3pm
The Architectural Foundation Art Gallery

The Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara is pleased to announce Kids Draw Architecture Gallery Opening and Holiday Party on Sunday, November 10 from 1pm to 3pm.

Kids Draw Architecture (KDA) program is designed to help the participants learn about architecture and the skill of drawing. This year, the sketch session took place at the Santa Barbara Mission. 

The AFSB Gallery will feature drawings selected for the KDA 2025 Calendar and will be on display until January 4, 2025. 

The 2025 Calendars will be available for purchase at the gallery opening, the AFSB office and local bookstores.

Announcement drawing by Aishani Mishra, age 11.

Kids Draw Architecture 2024 Sketch Session at Old Mission Santa Barbara – Sunday May 19, 1-3 p.m.

New Date: Kids Draw Architecture (KDA) Sketch Session at the Old Mission Santa Barbara

Sunday May 19, 2024

Join us for on May 19th from 1-3pm at the Old Mission Santa Barbara on 2201 Laguna Street to draw with local architects and artists, materials provided! We will also be accepting mailed in drawings of the Old Mission Santa Barbara through June 21, 2024. See additional information below.  

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 Barbara is pleased to announce Kids Draw Architecture Gallery Opening and Holiday Party on Sunday, November 13 from 1pm to 3pm.

Kids Draw Architecture (KDA) program is designed to help the participants learn about architecture and the skill of drawing. This year, the sketch session took place on the lawn of the Santa Barbara County Courthouse. 

The AFSB Gallery will feature drawings selected for the KDA 2023 calendar and will be on display until January 4, 2023. 

The 2023 calendars will be available for purchase at the gallery opening, the AFSB office and local bookstores.

Announcement drawing by Chloe Gotsis, age 14

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 Street to draw with local architects and artists, materials provided! We will also be accepting mailed in drawings of the Santa Barbara Courthouse through May 27th, 2022, more information below.  

Kids Draw Architecture 2021. Calendar AVAILABLE NOW!

KDA Calendars

Kids Draw Architecture 2021

Calendar AVAILABLE NOW!

Sold at the following locations:

The Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara

The Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Upstairs at Pierre Lafond

Chaucer’s Book Store

Tecolote Book Shop

The Book Den

Santa Barbara Company

Purchase Calendars from AFSB HERE!

 

Kids Draw Architecture Calendars

$10.00 each

or Ten for $90.00

Call or Email us to schedule your purchase pick up.

KDA Calendars

Become a Sponsor for the 2021 KDA Calendar

 
Every year, Kids Draw Architecture (KDA) brings children and architects together to sketch important Santa Barbara buildings.
 
This unique year of the Covid-19 Pandemic, KDA created a special Sketch From Home opportunity to keep kids drawing and working on the skill. The delightful drawings we have in store for 2021 show new images of the built environment with creativity and joy.
 

KDA Calendar Sponsors, will be included on the outside back cover of the 2021 Calendar and include AFSB membership.

Deadline: August 21

Join Here