The Santa Barbara Arts Collaborative, in partnership with Santa Barbara Beautiful, Sullivan Goss, and Irene Hoffman Designs, invites the public to the “Best Of” Public Art voting, a new community engagement campaign running September 4-24 in partnership with the Santa Barbara Independent.
To enter the contest, go to the Public Art Map page for the different public art installations you can visit or use the map below to plan your viewing route. Then, pick out which one is your favorite, snap a picture of it or with it, then complete the form below and submit your entry. Make sure to note the name and artist of the piece you like best so you can submit your vote accurately.
The winning public art piece will be announced on September 28 at the Santa Barbara Beautiful 2025 awards ceremony. There will also be a drawing for prizes with three lucky winners who have a chance at receiving one of these prize packages:
Package 1: Staycation
- A one night staycation at the Jeff Shelton–designed “El Zapato”
- 2 tickets for the Ensemble Theatre’s 2025/26 season
- 2 vouchers to the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
- 2 tickets to the Santa Barbara Museum of Art
Package 2: Arts & Culture
- 2 tickets to a Choral Society event
- Vouchers from The Granada Theatre valued at $100
- 2 tickets to the Samantha Fish show at the Lobero Theatre
- 8 film tickets to films at the 2026 Santa Barbara International Film Festival
Package 3: Food & Wine
- 2 VIP tickets to the Santa Barbara Symphony
- Gift card to eat at The Blue Owl
- Gift card to eat at Lucky Penny
Come be part of this collaborative effort to spotlight the public art that shapes Santa Barbara’s story — and help bring it to life for the next 100 years. Use the map below to plan your viewing route or go to the Public Art Map page for the different public art installations you can visit. Fill out the form below now to enter for your chance to win!
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