Santa Barbara High School’s Visual Arts & Design Academy (VADA) is a school within a school that integrates academic coursework with art instruction. In this unique environment, students who thrive when art is incorporated into learning find their creativity valued and their passion encouraged.
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Why come to the VADA Draw?
Because it’s where art, community, and celebration come together. Each year, local artists generously donate original art pieces that are raffled off at the VADA Draw event—meaning every guest goes home with a one-of-a-kind work of art.
Add in a fabulous party featuring local food and beverages, music, and a room full of creative energy, and you’ve got an unforgettable night that directly supports future artists. It’s more than an event—it’s a celebration of local talent, generosity, and community spirit.
This year’s VADA Draw:
March 14, 2026
Located at the Community Arts Workshop (CAW)
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. (Draw ends at 9 p.m.)
$185 - Admission for TWO to the VADA Draw + ONE Ticket for Art
Our most popular ticket option includes admission for two attendees and one piece of art to be chosen during the Draw event.
$1,500 - Mine, All Mine!
Only three of these 1st tier, pre-selection tickets will be sold. Act quickly as these tickets are only available for purchase until March 7th! Your $1,500 'Mine, All MINE!' ticket includes entry for two attendees to the Draw event plus one piece of art to be selected before the event. You will receive instructions after ticket purchase. The order in which 'Mine, All MINE!' tickets are purchased is the order in which ticket holders will choose their art, first come, first served. You can pick up your art during the Draw event or it can be delivered to a local Santa Barbara address the week after the event.
$1,000 - Really Gotta Have It!
You see it, you 'Really Gotta Have It!' Only 5 of these $1,000 tickets are available for purchase until March 7th! Your 'Really Gotta Have It!' ticket includes entry for two attendees to the Draw plus one piece of art to be selected before the event. Instructions for selecting your art piece will be provided after purchase. The order in which 'Really Gotta Have It!' purchases are received is the order in which ticket holders will choose their art, first come, first served, after any 'Mine, All MINE!' ticket holders select their art. You can pick up your art piece during the Draw or it can be delivered to a local Santa Barbara address the week after the event.
$500 - Gotta Have It!
A 'Gotta Have It!' ticket puts you next in line for pre-event art selection after 'Mine, All MINE!' and 'Really Gotta Have It!' ticket holders to choose your art. You will receive instructions for selecting your art piece after purchase. Only 10 of these tickets are available until March 14th. The order in which $500 tickets are purchased is the order in which 'Gotta Have It!' ticket holders will choose their art, first come, first served.
$145 - Admission for ONE to the VADA Draw + ONE Ticket for Art
Flying solo to the Draw event? This ticket is for you! The $145 ticket price includes entry for one attendee and one piece of art to be chosen during the Draw event.
$55 - Admission for ONE to the VADA Draw - NO Ticket for Art
The $55 ticket gets you in the door for a good time supporting a great cause! Does not include art selection.
$55 - Teacher Ticket for Art
Treat a VADA teacher to the VADA Draw. Show a teacher some love by paying their entry to the Draw event. Does not include art selection.
EMPOWERING THE CREATIVE YOUTH
Are you a local artist?
The VADA Draw is our largest fundraiser of the year, providing 30-40% of our annual operating budget, and we’re inviting local artists to play a vital role by donating an original artwork. Every paying guest leaves the event with a piece of art, making this a lively celebration of creativity, community, and generosity.
Your art donation directly supports arts education at VADA—and your piece may raise anywhere from $145 to $1,500 for the program, depending on ticket selection. Artists who attend the event often connect personally with supporters, leading to meaningful relationships within the arts community.
Artwork Donation Details
- Finished artwork due by March 1
- Any medium is welcome; pieces must be hangable and ready to hang
- Artwork may be dropped off at VADA or picked up by a volunteer
- As our thank-you, you and a guest are invited to attend the event
- Please follow this link to confirm your participation
CLICK HERE TO CONFIRM YOUR PARTICIPATION
“VADA is the place where creative kids can thrive, make friends, hone art ability, and develop professional skills. They learn outside the classroom on field trips and have internships and mentorships in the creative industry. Not only is learning actually relevant and fun, but kids leave with the experiences that give them a distinct advantage for their future.”
~ VADA Director, Daniel Barnett.
IMPACT THE YOUTH!
The VADA Draw is our largest fundraiser of the year, providing 30-40% of our annual operating budget, and we’re inviting local artists to play a vital role by donating an original artwork. Every paying guest leaves the event with a piece of art, making this a lively celebration of creativity, community, and generosity.
We hope you will consider joining us this year as a Corporate Sponsor, supporting our mission of preparing creative and passionate students from all demographics in our community for professional art careers and higher education. Your commitment will ensure this valuable, one-of-a-kind public school art program continues to thrive in Santa Barbara.
BE A PART OF EMPOWERING THE ARTIST OF TOMORROW!
