Ridley-Tree Education Center of the Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Mission Statement

"The Santa Barbara Museum of Art, a privately funded, not-for-profit institution, is dedicated to excellence in collecting, preserving, exhibiting and interpreting works of art from various cultures and periods to enhance the quality of life of its visitors and community. Through creative, well-planned education, interpretation, and outreach programs, the Museum encourages all people to develop and increase their understanding and appreciation of the visual arts, demonstrating that art has a vital role in our community and in individual lives."