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Into The Wilderwilds

Into The Wilderwilds

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...
Pairing Fine Wine with Fine Art

Pairing Fine Wine with Fine Art

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...
What Was, What Is, What Will Be

What Was, What Is, What Will Be

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...
Episode #109 Trevor Jones – Minnow Arts

Episode #109 Trevor Jones – Minnow Arts

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...
5 Artisan Gift Shows to Shop for the Holidays

5 Artisan Gift Shows to Shop for the Holidays

Holiday shopping season is here and its the perfect time to shop small and support our local small businesses and artists. In addition to your shopping adventure on the First Friday Santa Cruz Art Tour on December 1, we put together five of our favorite shows and...