The Santa Barbara County Office of Arts and Culture’s mission is to enrich the quality of life for all residents by cultivating a rich and diverse arts and culture sector representative of our community.

SBCOAC is committed to:
* Fostering equity, diversity and accessibility
* Creating equitable access to arts and culture
* Empowering artists and cultural practitioners
* Connecting artists, government, cultural organizations, and the private sector
* Convening local and regional leaders to foster countywide dialogue and growth
* Advocating for the arts as an essential human right that enrich our vibrant community