Our Story
Every decision we make is shaped by a clear sense of purpose. Our journey has been anything but ordinary. Through every step, we've focused on staying true to our values and making space for thoughtful, lasting work.
What began as a passion project has evolved into something more. We’re proud of where we’ve been and even more excited for what’s ahead.
Upcoming events
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Community Coffee and Conversations Every Week!
Come join us for coffee, conversation and community! We meet every Wednesday beneath the beautiful shade of the Oak and Olive Trees at the Casa de la Guerra courtyard. 15 E. De La Guerra St.
9:30am - 11:00am
EVERY WEDNESDAY!
Week 1
Community Conversation
Week 2
Community Events and Concerns
Week 3
Reconnecting to Nature
Week 4
Self Care and Healing
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Celebrate Culture: The Market
AUGUST 5-9
Join our Indigenous Market UNDER THE OAK & OLIVE at Casa De La Guerra! Local Indigenous Artists, Local Ally Artists and Local Community Supporters, all in one space to share their beautiful artwork with you!
Come support local artists and meet your community at The SPACE!
Wed Aug. 5, 12-7pm
Thurs-Sat. 10am-7pm
Sun. Aug. 9, 10am - 2pm
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Celebrate Culture: Art Exhibit
Exhibit Opening Sunday August 9 until August 16
Take a walk through the Museum of Contemporary Art and experience art through a cultural lens, view, hear and appreciate stories from our long time local families and people who have contributed to the beauty of what Santa Barbara is today! Thank you MOCA SB for your partnership and supporting our collective visions!
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Celebrate Culture: Our Films
Friday Aug. 14 & 28
In partnership with the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation, The SPACE will be hosting a film event on Friday August 14, and Friday August 28, at the Alhecama Theater! We will begin with a mini market on the historic lawn of the Alhecama from 3pm-7pm and our film showings will begin at 7pm followed by a Q&A with community moderators.
Seating is limited, arrive early.
Donation: $10 at the door
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Grief Cafe
Restarting in September!
While grief can feel like a lonely island, it’s a journey we all eventually share. We’re creating a soft place to land—a local “Grief Cafe” where you can breathe, talk, and realize there is no “wrong” way to feel.
Come join us under the shade of the oak and olive trees at The Space, right in the heart of town. We’re picking up the beautiful thread of conversation we started last year at the Ortega Park Mental Wellness talks, and we couldn’t be happier to begin this new chapter with Kari O’Driscoll. Weekly hosts are Mia Lopez and Andi Garcia and friends! Fee is $15 to support the weekly commitment.
What to Expect:
A Gentle Space: This is a peer-to-peer gathering with zero pressure. No “fixing,” just being.
Diverse Voices: Every Friday, we’ll be joined by a different healer, artist, or culture bearer to help us explore the many faces of grief, loss, rage, and our deepest fears.
Creative Comfort: We’ll have paper crafts on hand to keep our fingers busy while we talk.
Community Wisdom: Bring your favorite snacks and any coping tools or rituals that have helped you along the way—we’d love to learn from your experience.
It’s time to move past the stigma of “death talk” and focus on what it truly means to live well. Let’s find that path together.
The Dancing Net Skirt 1
The Dancing Net Skirt workshop will have 2 sessions to accommodate diverse schedules. You will learn about different materials and plants used to make cordage, thread and clothing. You will have the opportunity to learn skills of making cordage, making a net, uses of plants as well as sharing SPACE with others in a small group setting.