Casa Dolores

Cause Area

  • Arts & Culture
  • Children & Youth
  • Community

Location

1023 Bath StreetSanta Barbara, CA 93101 United States
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Mission Statement

Casa Dolores, Center for the Study of the Popular Arts of Mexico, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization devoted to the collection, preservation, study, and exhibition of an extensive variety of objects of the popular arts of Mexico. Our mission is to expand the passion of Mexican Arts and Crafts with the community and visitors by stimulating the appreciation of the Mexican culture through educational programs, demonstrations, and free access to exhibits and the center's library.

Description

The Center currently houses a collection of 6,000+ objects in a variety of mediums: clay, ceramic, wood, natural fibers, leather, paper, glass, and tin. It is the largest collection of hand crafted art from Mexico on the Central Coast. We provide free access for artists, researchers, and others interested in the collection and facility.

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