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CASA DOLORES
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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 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 Mexican culture through exhibitions, educational programs, arts workshops, and resources in the center's library, in Spanish and English, free of charge. Casa Dolores is designated a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
The Center 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 Mexican culture through exhibitions, educational programs, arts workshops, and resources in the center's library, in Spanish and English, free of charge. 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 following owners in 1971.
The house was designated a Santa Barbara historical landmark on August 14, 1971, and lived in as a family home until the early 2000's. The house was converted into a museum and opened its doors to the public in 2009.
The house was designated a Santa Barbara historical landmark on August 14, 1971, and lived in as a family home until the early 2000's. The house was converted into a museum and opened its doors to the public in 2009.
