Channelkeeper’s Annual Student Art Show
Each year, Channelkeeper’s Student Art Show celebrates the connection between young people and the ocean.
High school students from Carpinteria to Lompoc are invited to create and submit their interpretations of what the Santa Barbara Channel means to them. The artwork honors the remarkable beauty and biodiversity of the Santa Barbara Channel, and it also inspires our community to protect it.
2025 Student Art Show
Save the Date!
Channelkeeper is pleased to present its 22nd annual student art show on May 1, 2025. This year’s show, artist reception, and award ceremony will take place on May 1st at the Jodi House at 625 Chapala Street in Santa Barbara from 5-8pm.
The show, themed “What the Channel Means to Me,” aims to inspire local students to reflect on their connection to the Santa Barbara Channel and to create art that celebrates the area’s natural beauty and diversity while inspiring others in our community.
The contest is open to high school students from Carpinteria to Goleta and in the past has included work from students attending Bishop Diego, Carpinteria, Dos Pueblos, San Marcos and Santa Barbara high schools. Local artist Solange Aguilar will juror the show and select pieces based on creativity, technical skill, sense of style, and interpretation of the theme.
The student award-winners will be announced on May 1st at the artist reception and award ceremony around 6:30pm. The awards include generous cash prizes donated by long-time student art show sponsor Trillium Enterprises, Inc. and the City of Goleta Grant Program. The also has in-kind support from The Frame-Up. With their generous support, it is Channelkeeper’s aim to both reward and enable these young artists to develop their talents and continue to inspire others to care for the marine environment through their art.
**Artwork is due on Wednesday, April 16th by 5pm at the Channelkeeper office (714 Bond Ave). Channelkeeper is coordinating with participating teachers to pick up artwork from the schools. Students, please check with your art teacher about art pickup. Students may also submit work independently. All artwork must be ready to hang.
Over the past two decades, more than 4,200 students have submitted art to Channelkeeper’s Student Art Show.
- For more information please email [email protected]
- Download this year’s poster here!
- Download the Student Art Waiver for art submission.
- Check out the online gallery of the 2023 student artwork.
- Click here to view the online gallery of the 2024 student artwork!