The artwork for the future donor wall at the Goleta Valley Library (GVL) is revealed. The design, presented at the July 21st Council meeting, recognizes the many community contributions to the GVL’s interior design capital campaign, “Writing the Next Chapter.” Recognition opportunities via the donor wall will be available for those who have already contributed to the campaign. Additional opportunities to make a gift at one of the tiers specified in the Donor Recognition Program will be available beginning Monday, August 10th. Stay tuned!
The Library team worked with several highly talented artists to create this beautiful concept that honors Goleta’s heritage, local appreciation for literacy and lifelong learning, and the phenomenal generosity of our community in supporting the library’s project.
The donor wall will be located at the Fairview Avenue entrance ramp, near the sidewalk, to maximize visibility and ease of viewing this special piece of art. It is proposed to be approximately five feet tall and eight feet wide and composed of hand-painted eight-inch porcelain tiles.
The various elements within the design will denote gifts at established tiers, with the row of books at the bottom of the artwork representing the highest contributions, and leaves, butterflies, and colorful tiles representing donations made at varying other levels. Donations under $1,000 may not be reflected on the wall; however, all donors who provide their information will still be recognized in perpetuity through other campaign materials. Recognition and transparency for contributions of all sizes remain fundamental to the project team, as every gift received helps bring us closer to making our community’s vision for their library a reality.
As of July 2026, the campaign has raised $1,131,122.95, which is 66.54% of its $1,700,000 goal. Donations can be made through the Santa Barbara Foundation, the Friends of the Goleta Valley Library, the City of Goleta, and in-person at GVL Express.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to our many campaign donors for their incredible generosity!
