Bloomberg Asphalt Art Project
Category: Arts & Culture
Address
Intersection of State and Carrillo Streets
Santa Barbara, CA
Details
Development Status: Complete
Estimated Completion: Spring 2026
Developer: S.B County Office of Arts and Culture
Photo Credit: City of Santa Barbara
The intersection of State and Carrillo Streets has been transformed into a vibrant public gallery through a "Zapotec-inspired" asphalt art installation. Funded by a prestigious $100,000 grant from the Bloomberg Foundation, this project celebrates Santa Barbara’s connection to Oaxacan culture and the local Saturday Farmers’ Market community. The geometric design, which features bright pinks, oranges, and blues, incorporates indigenous symbolism like the feathered serpent deity Quetzalcoatl to represent the intersection of the human experience and imagination. Painted by a team of local artists and professional painters, the installation includes a protective coating to withstand foot and vehicle traffic, providing a bold, eye-catching gateway to the downtown corridor.
Nearby Arts & Culture
- Hill-Carrillo Adobe11 E Carrillo St (178 feet N)
- SBIFF Film Center916 State St (357 feet E)
- Fiesta Five916 State St (375 feet E)
- Music with Malia and Friends924 Chapala St (405 feet SW)
Nearby Shop
- O'MY SOLE1021 State St (104 feet NW)
- Barefoot Boutique933 State St (146 feet S)
- Viva Oliva927 State St (194 feet SE)
- Tri County Office Furniture1013 State St (197 feet W)
Nearby Parking
- Bus Depot Lot #39 W Figueroa St (491 feet NW)
- Transit Center Bike Spot9 W Figueroa St (491 feet NW)
- Lobero Garage Lot #9921 Anacapa St (530 feet NE)
- Chapala Garage Lot #2914 Chapala St (546 feet SW)
Nearby Dine
- South Coast Deli10 E Carrillo St (46 feet NE)
- Mister Softee935 State St (101 feet SE)
- Roy7 W Carrillo St (156 feet SW)
- Chase Restaurant and Lounge1012 State St (187 feet NW)