Mar 25, 2025 | Blog, News
by Wendy Frances The “third space” concept, popularized by sociologist Ray Oldenburg, refers to a social environment distinct from home and work, where people can gather, relax, and engage in informal interactions, fostering community and a sense of...
Jan 21, 2025 | Blog, News
By Wendy Frances “We are never more fully alive, more completely ourselves, or more deeply engrossed in anything than when we are playing.” – Charles Schaefer The art of play is a concept and philosophy embraced by many artists and creatives as they navigate...
Apr 24, 2024 | Blog, News
by Bree Karpavage Tenacious – resilient – creative – a few words describing the beginnings of First Friday Santa Cruz 20 years ago. We recently had the opportunity to connect with Kirby Scudder, one of the original founders of First Friday and all...
Mar 26, 2024 | Blog, News
by Bree Karpavage At the end of Pacific Ave and the cusp of the roundabout to the ocean sits Big Basin Vineyards Wine Bar, a beautifully crafted room of redwood and steel smelling of fermented grapes, good conversation and fine art. A fairly new addition to the...
Feb 19, 2024 | Blog, News
by Bree Karpavage Coming back to the center, the source, the radius – this idea, the theme and inspiration around the upcoming anniversary exhibit at Radius Gallery, DECADE. Celebrating 60+ art exhibits & experiences, representing hundreds of artists, in the...
Jan 23, 2024 | Blog, News
by Content Magazine | content-magazine.com Trevor Jones is a family man, building designer, and co-owner of Minnow Arts Gallery in Santa Cruz, California. Trevor was born and raised in Cupertino before studying economics and international studies during his undergrad...
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