PARTICIPATE
Collaborate. Create. Build Community & Connection with US
Join us in our mission of "Bringing the Community Together Through the Arts" . People from all walks of life come together to make the Santa Barbara Summer Solstice Celebration each year and we couldn't do it without each and every one of you! Get involved as a volunteer, Workshop & Admin staff, festival gig worker, vendor, sponsor, artist (music or visual), supporter, press/media, be your fabulous Self to our 50th Anniversary Celebration June 21-23. The theme this year is "FLIGHTS OF FANCY"!
Solstice has openings for a Head Costumer & Assistants, Children's Festival Coordinator, Assistant to the Executive Director, Registrar/Volunteer Coordinator, Workshop Assistants Parade Coordinator and Artists-in-Residence. Apply Here
BE IN THE PARADE!
Solstice is People-Powered, People-Created, Street Art in Motion. The Solstice Workshop is where the magic begins open for 2 months in May-June. REGISTER HERE
The Workshop will open the first week of May. Opening Reception May 10, Hours Wed-Fri. 3-8 pm, Sat-Sun, noon to 6 pm.
MUSIC SHOWCASE & ACTIVATIONS
Three days of non-stop entertainment on two stages: the Main Stage and the Community Stage. If you are a band, dancer, musician, busker, performance artist, juggler, mime, aerialist: FILL OUT THIS FORM
Festival hours are June 21, Friday 4-9 pm,
June 22, Saturday noon to 8 pm,
Sunday, Noon to 6 pm
Children's Festival: Sat-Sun. noon to 6 pm
FESTIVAL VENDORS
Artists, artisans, local businesses and non-profits sell and share your wares and ideas! Each year approximately 50,000 attendees enjoy 3 days of free music & art, tasty food, wine & beer. Apply HERE
Again this year, there will be the Alameda Park West Zone (main stage/gazebo side), and on the East Side, Saturday and Sunday only-- the Children's Zone, Arts & Culture Zone, and a new interactive Play Zone.
50/50 VIP Club
The First 50 to Donate are in! Perks include commemorative VIP Button which gets you into the VIP Wine Garden in the Festival June Fri. 21-Sat. June 22, and Sun. June 23. JOIN US
Get your 2024 T -SHIRT and POSTER!
This year's winning art from our Poster Art Contest, Stephanie Ingoldsby with her "Resplentent Dirigible" will appear on the 2024 t-shirt. . T-shirts will be available at SB Earth Day and online soon! Check back soon for more information and link to ordering online! You can still get the 2023 T-shirt here
LEGACY PROJECT 50 years and going strong!
The Historical Musem is presenting the 50th Anniversary Exhibition, May-June 2024. Opening Reception will be May 2. The Solstice Celebration began in 1974 as a birthday celebration for artist/mime, Michael Gonzales and has grown into the largest arts event in Santa Barbara County. If you have archival items from Solstice, or would like to participate in the Legacy Project, fill out this FORM
MEDIA Team - Internships
Be part of capturing the visual and oral history of the Santa Barbara Solstice Celebration. Photographers and media can request a media pass. for the Parade Day.
Last year Gail Fisher brought 8 photographers, each to follow an artist in residence or ensemble, to learn the art of storytelling through photojournalism: https://www.storyteller-workshops.com
VIDEO and PHOTO GALLERY
Images from the colorful and fun 2023 celebration, filmed by Board Member Ron Burd. You can also check out some more past Solstice Parades on his YouTube Channel.
Check out some of the fabulous photos from more Solstice Photographers
SPONSORSHIPS
The Solstice Celebration is a great opportunity for community businesses, corporate partners, and media outlets to share your story, your products, your services with our audience. Download PDF HERE
JUNIOR ARTIST PROGRAM
The Michael Gonzales Junior Artist (ages 13-21) Mentorship Program began in 2002 to honor the first Solstice Junior Artist, Jethro Davis. Young artists are selected to work directly with Solstice Artists-in-Residence in the creation of ensembles, floats, masks and costumes for the Solstice Parade. Contact the office or email to apply: juniorartists@Solstice Parade.com
EVENTS & GATHERINGS
Year-round, Solstice produces events to bring the community together through the arts, to fundraise, make connections in our community, provide opportunities for artists, artisans, businesses to showcase their talent, service and their wares. Local businesses, like Pascucci, LoDo Studios, Legacy Arts Santa Barbara, Wyldeworks, Anchor Rose, and others, have collaborated with us