Members are invited to a variety of art programs including lectures, private art tours and opening receptions for University Art Museum exhibitions. The Art Affiliates raise money to fund student scholarships and to support the activities of the University Art Museum. A support group for the UCSB Library, the Friends of the UCSB Library consists of community members, alumni, faculty and students. Members are invited to special lectures, the annual luncheon, special collections' exhibitions and an event planned around the UCSB Corle Lecture. A subscription to the Friends of the UCSB Library Newsletter keeps members informed about select recent acquisitions, upcoming events and exhibitions and general news about the library.
Members also receive a copy of the library's annual publication Soundings .
Members receive invitations to exclusive literary programs featuring renowned UCSB faculty members as well as a subscription to the Friends of English Newsletter , which features poems, prose, literary criticism and faculty profiles. The Friends of English raise funds to support student scholarships. This non-profit, charitable organization supports the University Art Museum. Council members assist with exhibitions and preview receptions, special events and educational programs. They conduct docent tours for adults and children and manage The Store, the museum gift shop featuring jewelry, catalogues, cards and t-shirts.