The mission of the Santa Barbara Museum of Art (SBMA) is to integrate art into the lives of people. We strive to help the broadest possible audience understand and engage with the world’s great art while honoring the highest aesthetic, intellectual, and professional standards. We further recognize that art museums play a constructive role in society and, therefore, we are committed to serving and educating the public, championing a breadth of artistic expression, and enhancing quality of life in the community.
The mission of the Santa Barbara Museum of Art (SBMA) is to integrate art into the lives of people. We strive to help the broadest possible audience understand and engage with the world’s great art while honoring the highest aesthetic, intellectual, and professional standards. We further recognize that art museums play a constructive role in society and, therefore, we are committed to serving and educating the public, championing a breadth of artistic expression, and enhancing quality of life in the community.