The Music Academy of the West's proposed arts center at 901 State St. in Santa Barbara has been designated a community benefit project. Credit: Rebecca Caraway / Noozhawk photo A new performing arts ...

The organization has acquired the building at 901 State St. in Santa Barbara to offer programming and a variety of events. It announced the news in an email to its members on Tuesday. In the email, ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – For the first time in two decades, the Music Academy of the West is once again booking weddings. The expansion and development of Hahn Hall and teaching studios put a ...

Few superlatives were spared by members of the City of Santa Barbara’s Historical Landmarks Commission — typically best known for their blunt criticisms — of the Music Academy of the West’s plans to ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. March 19, 2026 (Santa Barbara, CA) — The Music Academy of the West today announced new artistic leadership designed to ...