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(SANTA BARBARA, Calif.) - The Santa Barbara County Office of Arts & Culture invites the community to a closing reception for Fare Trade and Iconic Santa Barbara Papel Picado on Friday, Jan. 23rd from 5 to 7 p.m. at Santa Barbara City Hall Gallery (735 Anacapa St.). The reception is free and open to all community members.
Fare Trade features photographs by Patricia Clarke and Brett Leigh Dicks that document taquerias and diners across Santa Barbara County and Western Australia. Iconic Santa Barbara Papel Picado is a site-specific installation by Irene Ramirez inspired by local landmarks and traditions. Together, the exhibitions highlight the cultural significance of shared food spaces and the artistry embedded in familiar settings.