Santa Barbara County Arts Commission

Appointed public body charged to act as coordinator and catalyst, bringing government, artists, and

Formed in 1977, the Santa Barbara County Arts Commission is a 15-member body appointed by the County Board of Supervisors. The Arts Commission has several important functions, including: making recommendations for the Percent for the Arts program, which establishes public art throughout the county; serving on grant panels for the County Arts Enrichment awards and; helping to recommend cultural arts policy.