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") //-- You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser or activate Google Chrome Frame to improve your experience. The Campaign | Santa Barbara Museum of Art Toggle navigation The Campaign The Renovation Investing in the Museum Ways to Give Donors News & Updates Contact Us The Museum “For we must never forget that the main objective of our museum is to increase the strength of all our people. To that there must be no more democratic institution on the entire Pacific coast than the Santa Barbara Museum of Art.” — Buell Hammett, 1941 Unknown Artist, Lansdowne Hermes (detail), Roman, 1st half of 2nd century CE. Marble. SBMA, Gift of Wright S. Ludington. “Art is for everyone — be it the privileged or the poor. It is the soul of community. Art reflects the history and the dimensions of everybody who is part of our community in Santa Barbara County.” — Congressman Salud Carbajal Representing California's 24th District “We'll have new galleries dedicated to the contemporary art collection and to the Asian art collection, both of which are some of the fastest growing areas at the Museum. And finally we'll have a gallery dedicated to photography and video, which we never had before.” — Larry J. Feinberg SBMA Robert and Mercedes Eichholz Director and CEO Yamantaka (detail), Tibetan, 15th Century. Bronze. SBMA, Museum Purchase with John and Peggy Maximus Fund. Next Steps Timeline Updates on the renovation plan and ongoing construction projects. Next Steps Timeline > The Campaign We have launched the most ambitious fundraising campaign in our history to support what is best and most exciting about The Santa Barbara Museum of Art... An intimate experience for those who come to view master works that span thousands of years; a powerful connection to the Santa Barbara community and the broader community of Southern California; the ambition and vision to acquire great works of art and create exhibitions that have an impact on the art world. We invite you to join us in this endeavor to transform SBMA. We invite you to imagine more... Read More Improved Gallery Spaces Increased Community Spaces Enhanced Museum Experience Critical Needs of the Facility The Renovation The Santa Barbara Museum of Art's building renovation project is comprehensive and involves nearly every square foot of the Museum. The proposed new and renovated spaces will benefit visitors by enhancing gallery space, expanding offerings to the community, and addressing the critical issues of seismic retrofitting and improving safety. Completing the facility renovation plan will be one of the most important achievements in our history. Read More Ludington Court McCormick Gallery Flythrough Video Thayer Gallery Contemporary Gallery Flythrough Video Asian Art Galleries Flythrough Video Park Wing Flythrough Video Investing in the Museum The Santa Barbara Museum of Art thrives through the generosity of individuals who invest in our mission. Below are the stories of some of our donors. Read More Donor Stories Gwen Baker Donor Stories Joan Davidson Donor Stories Bob and Siri Marshall The Campaign - Santa Barbara Museum of Art Museum Website Donor List Campaign Newsletter Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Santa Barbara Museum of Art 1130 State Street , Santa Barbara , CA 93101 Telephone: 805-963-4364 © 2021 Santa Barbara Museum of Art....