COMMA (Community Organizing & Multidisciplinary Mentorship Through the Arts) is a Black-led, arts-based community organization grounded in cultural healing, narrative change, and systemic equity. We are educators, teaching artists, poets, organizers, and community builders committed to dismantling racial inequity through accessible, culturally relevant creative programming.

Founded in Santa Barbara County, COMMA grew out of a community need: culturally grounded, healing-centered spaces where youth and adults can create, be heard, and be supported. Since our founding, we have partnered with schools, community centers, arts organizations, and local leaders to bring storytelling, mentorship, and transformative arts education to diverse communities.