‘There is a dedication to everyone in VADA’

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This is something that Laura Capps, the County Supervisor for the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors and previous Santa

Barbara Unified Board President, explained in her speech at the press conference, sharing that “over 80% of art in major galleries is white men. This is something that VADA is changing everyday. There is a dedication to everyone in VADA. Compassion and inclusivity are something we value so heavily here.”

Many different supporters, donors and Santa Barbara Unified board members shared their excitement and thanks to the community, right before they all participated in the “groundbreaking” ceremony.

“We use the word “beacon’,” shared Mr. Barnett, “and it is really an appropriate word, because we are up on a hill where the Santa Barbara community can see a symbol of what we see as encouraging students in their worth as well as saying to them ‘your creativity is an asset and will help your future.’” If you would like to learn more about the program or construction progress, visit the VADA website at www.vadasbhs.org. email: abahnsen@newspress.com