Buellton displays new downtown artwork
Buellton’s Arts and Culture Committee, in coordination with the Buellton City Council, is debuting a vibrant collection of banner art in downtown Buellton for the month of May as part of an ongoing community art project themed “Exploring the Ocean.”
Downtown features the artwork of local artists Damaris Dac, Paula Castillo, Millie Firey, Brandon Garcia, Mac McGinnis and Rosemary Hrehor. The campaign is sponsored by BradKaz Photography, a Santa Barbara based fine art photographer and drone videographer.
A different design is showcased each month under the current theme, featuring creations by local contributing artists.
The project is made possible by Buellton’s Art & Culture Program, the California Nature Art Museum (a nonprofit partner), monthly sponsorships, and with support from the Buellton community.
To view the original artwork, visit buellton.art/2025-april-ocean-art-feature/
SYV Chumash Museum open to public
The Santa Ynez Chumash Museum and Cultural Center will open to the public on Thursday.
The $32 million state-of-the-art facility features large dome structures reminiscent of the traditional Chumash dwellings known as tule ‘ap. The adjacent 3.5-acre cultural park boasts over 11,000 California native plants, including nearly 100 species utilized by the Chumash for various purposes.
Located at 3500 Numancia St. in Santa Ynez, the museum will be open to the public starting May 15, with hours of operation from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday through Sunday. Parking is free.
Ticket prices: adults (18-64) $15; seniors (65+) $12; teens (13-17) $12; children (3-12) $10; military (with ID) $12; toddlers (2 and under) are free.
For more information, and to purchase tickets, visit www.sychumashmuseum.org.
SYV Economic Summit slated for June
The Solvang Chamber of Commerce will host the annual SYV Economic Summit on Thursday, June 5, at Craft House at Corque, 420 Alisal Rd., Solvang.
The event is slated for 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., featuring keynote speaker Danna Stroud of the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), and an expert economic trends panel with City of Buellton Mayor David Brown, 3rd District Supervisor Joan Hartmann, Buellton City Manager Scott Wolfe; Alyssa Stovall, programs manager, SB County Workforce Development Board; Janelle Osborne, CEO, EconAlliance; Shelby Sim, president and CEO, Visit the Santa Ynez Valley, and Alison Laslett, CEO, Santa Barbara Vintners Association.
Speakers will share their expertise, provide valuable perspectives on viticulture, city government, finance, tourism, workforce development and commercial real estate related to the Santa Ynez Valley.
Purchase of tickets includes breakfast, which is vegetarian-friendly.
Tickets can be purchased at www.eventbrite.com/e/santa-ynez-valley-economic-growth-summit-tickets-1330119365829?aff=oddtdtcreator
SYV Youth Rec Queen campaign continues
The Santa Ynez Valley Youth Recreation queen season is in effect through May 23. As part of the 2025 Queen Kacy Caplan’s fundraising campaign the following events are planned:
- Friday, May 16: New Frontiers Market 5% of Sales Friday;
- Friday, May 23: Final Event — dinner and auction at Solvang Memorial Hall; cocktails at 5 p.m. and dinner at 6 p.m. Contact Frank Kelsey for details 805-245-0758.
The Youth Queen program each year contributes to important fundraising efforts that benefit the community.
For more information, visit www.syvyouthrec.org