Downtown Window Beautification Program Celebration
Join us for a special reception celebrating Downtown Santa Barbara’s Window Beautification Program during the 1st Thursday Art Walk!
Launch of Downtown Window Beautification Program
The Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association (DSBIA) invites the community to a celebration on Thursday, March 5th, at 5:00 pm marking the official debut of the Downtown Window Beautification Program.
The purpose of the program is to transform vacant storefront windows into vibrant works of art, while helping present prospective spaces as active, visible, and ready for new business opportunities. To bring this project to life, Santa Barbara County-based artists were invited to apply and submit their work for consideration. Following a selection process, the chosen artworks have been custom-formatted and printed on window film to fit unique storefront dimensions. These installations are now officially in place and ready for the public to enjoy with more to be installed over time. The effort is a result of a collaborative partnership between DSBIA, the Santa Barbara County Office of Arts & Culture, Santa Barbara Arts Collaborative, Historic Landmark Commission, SB Signs, PIP Printing, and Graphic Designer Irene Ramirez.
A Featured 1st Thursday Art Walk Experience For the March 5th 1st Thursday Art Walk, each of our four beautification storefronts is listed as an official participating venue. We encourage the community to stroll the downtown corridor to discover these creative installations and celebrate the artists behind them.
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Participating 1st Thursday Venues:
Alli Berry – 1235 State Street
Miles Shapleigh – 913 State Street
Elisa Rodriguez – 811H Paseo Nuevo
Brad Betts – 428 State Street (Reception Host)
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Community Reception – 428 State Street.
The community is invited inside the activated space to experience the artwork, enjoy wine & beer, and connect with artists, partners, and sponsors. Leasing information and program materials will be available on site.
Free & open to the community.
