Our Story
Arts Outreach is a nonprofit community arts organization based in the Santa Ynez Valley. We began in 1980 with five volunteer artists as an arts-in-schools program, placing artists in the classrooms to teach and perform. Today, Arts Outreach has grown into a collaboration of over 40 talented and professional artists. Our mission of promoting the visual, literary and musical arts in the Santa Ynez Valley has grown stronger than ever with the help and support of the community, teachers, principals, and superintendents.
At first we reached 150 youngsters. Now, Arts Outreach serves over two thousand plus students along with Santa Barbara County residents of all ages, producing events in unique rural settings.
We currently offer after-school arts classes, summer camps, youth theater productions, and a youth Glee program.
Our Staff.
Megan Linton
Executive Director
Megan Linton has a unique connection to Arts Outreach as both a former student and teacher. Megan grew up in the Santa Ynez Valley, and her personal journey with the organization began as an elementary school student, where she discovered her passion for the arts via Arts Outreach in-school programming. Megan's dedication to the arts propelled her to become a teacher with Arts Outreach, inspiring and mentoring countless aspiring artists. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Illustration from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco,
Meet the Board.
Get to know the dedicated individuals who guide and support our non-profit's mission. Each board member brings a unique set of skills, expertise, and passion to our organization.
