Casa Dolores is open noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
Admission is FREE.
Admission is FREE.
Our Mission
Casa Dolores, Center for the Study of the Popular Arts of Mexico, is devoted to the collection, preservation, study, and exhibition of an extensive variety of objects of the popular arts of Mexico.
The Center currently houses Linda Cathcart’s collection of over 6,000 objects in a variety of mediums; clay, ceramic, wood, natural fibers, leather, paper, glass and tin. It is the largest collection of hand crafted art from Mexico on the Central Coast.
The center's mission is to expand the passion of Mexican Arts and Crafts with the community and visitors by stimulating the appreciation of the Mexican culture through educational programs, demonstrations, and free access to exhibits and the center's library. Casa Dolores is designated a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
The Center currently houses Linda Cathcart’s collection of over 6,000 objects in a variety of mediums; clay, ceramic, wood, natural fibers, leather, paper, glass and tin. It is the largest collection of hand crafted art from Mexico on the Central Coast.
The center's mission is to expand the passion of Mexican Arts and Crafts with the community and visitors by stimulating the appreciation of the Mexican culture through educational programs, demonstrations, and free access to exhibits and the center's library. Casa Dolores is designated a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
The Botillier Adobe
The Pascual Botillier House was built in 1843. It is the only two story adobe house remaining in Santa Barbara. It was continuously occupied by the descendants of the builder until April 1969. The house was restored by Mr. and Mrs. Harry L. Perkins, the new owners in 1971. The house was designated a Santa Barbara historical landmark on August 14, 1971.
casa dolores would like to thank the following groups and individuals,
who helped make 2013 a success:
Grants
Los Amigos del Arte Popular
Santa Barbara Foundation—Ken E. Falstrom
Art Donors & Lenders
Dolores & Robert Cathcart
Joan & Roger Morrison
Sara Whalen Evans
Sheila Lodge
Rafael Perea de la Cabada
Penny Veronica Hadfield
Sponsors
Easy Lift Transportation
Union Bank
Gift Donors
Mishay Salon
SB Pedicabs
The Granada Theatre
San Ysidro Ranch
Chaucers
Cielito
Casa Blanca
Santa Barbara Animal Medical Center: Dr. Kay Fransen
Nestle
Summerland Café
William and Nancy Rowe
Anonymous Donor: Stair rails
Mr. & Mrs. Owen Dell
Sunny Crandell (Partners in Education): Chairs
Lazy Acres
Trader Joe’s
Cuernavaca Taqueria
Richard Lambert
Los Tarascos
La Tapatía
Interns
Stefani Juarez
Montana Flynn
Olivia Miller
Jacqueline Floes
Lauren O’Brien
Lecturers and Educators
Victor Fuentes
Corina Torres
Volunteers
Laurelle Mitcham
Rafael Perea de la Cabada
Elizabeth Munoz
Linda Cabrera
Patricio Ansaldi
Patricua Martinez
Elia Martinez
Jorge Almazon
Amber Ambrocio
Eugenia Ambrocia
Brenda Bernu
Maria Emerson
Cristina Garcia
Nicola Ghersen
Tia Henriksen
Barbara Keyani
Natalie Luna
Sara Mack
Joan Morrison
Anne Mitcham
Dean Mitcham
Esperanza Vallez
Providence Hall Community Service Volunteers--Bryan Briones, Rohaam Miarkiani
Special thanks to
Santa Barbara Central Library and Santa Barbara Bowl
Los Amigos del Arte Popular
Santa Barbara Foundation—Ken E. Falstrom
Art Donors & Lenders
Dolores & Robert Cathcart
Joan & Roger Morrison
Sara Whalen Evans
Sheila Lodge
Rafael Perea de la Cabada
Penny Veronica Hadfield
Sponsors
Easy Lift Transportation
Union Bank
Gift Donors
Mishay Salon
SB Pedicabs
The Granada Theatre
San Ysidro Ranch
Chaucers
Cielito
Casa Blanca
Santa Barbara Animal Medical Center: Dr. Kay Fransen
Nestle
Summerland Café
William and Nancy Rowe
Anonymous Donor: Stair rails
Mr. & Mrs. Owen Dell
Sunny Crandell (Partners in Education): Chairs
Lazy Acres
Trader Joe’s
Cuernavaca Taqueria
Richard Lambert
Los Tarascos
La Tapatía
Interns
Stefani Juarez
Montana Flynn
Olivia Miller
Jacqueline Floes
Lauren O’Brien
Lecturers and Educators
Victor Fuentes
Corina Torres
Volunteers
Laurelle Mitcham
Rafael Perea de la Cabada
Elizabeth Munoz
Linda Cabrera
Patricio Ansaldi
Patricua Martinez
Elia Martinez
Jorge Almazon
Amber Ambrocio
Eugenia Ambrocia
Brenda Bernu
Maria Emerson
Cristina Garcia
Nicola Ghersen
Tia Henriksen
Barbara Keyani
Natalie Luna
Sara Mack
Joan Morrison
Anne Mitcham
Dean Mitcham
Esperanza Vallez
Providence Hall Community Service Volunteers--Bryan Briones, Rohaam Miarkiani
Special thanks to
Santa Barbara Central Library and Santa Barbara Bowl
