Goleta Valley Library Announces Winners of 2026 Creek Week Art Contest

Santa Barbara Santa Maria San Luis Obispo, CA, September 30, 2026 —

The Goleta Valley Library has announced the winning artists of its 2026 Creek Week Art Contest. The annual competition, which focused this year on the theme “Story Beneath the Surface: Art Inspired by Our Creeks, Oceans, and Watersheds,” drew participation from more than 50 artists across three distinct age categories: Children, Teen, and Adult.

Winners were selected based on a set of criteria designed to recognize artistic merit and thematic connection. These criteria included relevance to the contest’s theme, overall appearance of the artwork, and the originality of the artist’s approach and execution.

An announcement reception was held to honor the participants and reveal the selected winners. The event took place at the Goleta Community Center. In conjunction with the reception, the submitted artwork was put on display for the public to view. This exhibition of the art continued through September 30, 2026, at the same community center location.

The contest aims to engage the community with local watershed issues through creative expression. The theme encouraged artists to explore the often-unseen elements and interconnectedness of creeks, oceans, and the broader watershed system.

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