The Strangers Project

May 16 - 17, 2026

11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Recurring weekly on Thursday - Sunday

Art & Soul

Art & Soul is proud to host The Strangers Project, a globally recognized archive of handwritten stories that connects strangers through reflection, empathy, and shared voice. Presented in partnership with Friends of State Street, and marking the launch of the Space to Share pilot initiative, the Strangers Project installation invites visitors into an intimate, participatory experience that transforms the gallery into a space of human connection and collective storytelling.

The exhibition will be open to the public from 11a – 6p:

  • Saturday, May 2nd – Sunday May 3rd
  • Thursday May 7th – Sunday, May 10th
  • Thursday May 14th – Sunday May 17th
  • 1st Thursday May 7th from 5–8PM
The Strangers Project

1323 State st.
Santa Barbara, CA 93108

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