The ongoing efforts by the Lompoc Theatre Project to restore and reopen the historic theater have garnered the attention of local news reporters, and below are many of the published reports. We are thankful to our local and regional news for sharing our story and detailing our efforts.
Photo by Randy De La Pena, Contributor for Lompoc Record
Thank you to our local news outlets for featuring Lompoc Chalks! See their incredible photos and learn more about this year’s event through the link below. More 2026 Lompoc Chalks photos can be enjoyed on the event page here!
Lompoc Record: “Lompoc Chalks turns Veterans Memorial Building grounds into a vivid open-air gallery”
Santa Maria Times: “Annual Lompoc Chalk Fest brings color to Veterans Memorial Saturday | Photos”
The Lompoc Theatre Project is excited to announce the return of Lompoc Chalks, its free, family-friendly street art festival celebrating creativity, community, and culture. From October 2–4, 2026, the grounds of the Lompoc Veterans Memorial Building will become a colorful outdoor gallery as 40 chalk artists from across California create large-scale works in front of a live audience.
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Thank you to our friends at Lompoc Record for capturing a beautiful September day at the Lompoc Show & Shine Car Show!
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Santa Barbara philanthropist and arts champion Cheryl Goldberg, Santa Barbara County Third District Supervisor Joan Hartmann, and Lompoc Theatre Project Executive Director Mark Herrier.
The Lompoc Theatre Project today announced a historic $6 million gift from Santa Barbara philanthropist and arts champion Cheryl Goldberg, the largest private contribution in the organization's history.
Of the total gift, $5 million will directly support the restoration and reopening of the historic Lompoc Theatre. The remaining $1 million will establish The Cheryl Goldberg Santa Barbara Performing Arts Fund, creating a multi-year resource to bring Santa Barbara County based performing arts organizations to Lompoc for annual performances, educational programming, and community engagement.
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The Lompoc Theatre's transformation into a regional entertainment hub recently cleared a critical hurdle when the Lompoc Planning Commission voted 3-0 to approve the permits needed to move the project forward. The decision drew applause from the chamber.
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