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First Friday is a monthly art tour in Santa Cruz, CA.
❤️ First Friday is DECEMBER 3 ← ← ←
ready...ENGAGE #firstfridaysantacruz

First Friday is this week and there are plenty of

First Friday is this week and there are plenty of places to visit with 20 participating venues, many hosting multiple artist’s work! And it looks like gifty artsy goods is the theme! 🌟🎄 Check out the listing on our website firstfridaysantacruz.com ((LINK IN BIO)) and make your First Friday plan!🎄🌟 #firstfriday #firstfridaysantacruz #art #santacruzart #santacruzartist #santacruz #santacruzcalifornia #california #friday #supportlocalartists #supportthearts #fridayevent #fridaynight #artwalk #arttour #firstfridayarttour #artevents #santacruzartevent #holidayshopping #gifts #holidaygifts #shoplocal #shopart #artsy #artsygifts #giftygoods

A little peek into the fun last Friday! Thanks to

A little peek into the fun last Friday! Thanks to everyone for coming out and supporting the arts on First Friday! ❤️ We can’t wait for next month! Save the date, DEC 3! 🤩 #thankyou #firstfriday #firstfridaysantacruz #art #santacruzart #santacruzartist #santacruz #santacruzcalifornia #california #friday #supportlocalartists #supportthearts #fridayevent #fridaynight #artwalk #arttour #firstfridayarttour #artevents #santacruzartevent

TONIGHT!! 👏🏼 It’s First Friday! There are

TONIGHT!! 👏🏼 It’s First Friday! There are SO many events around the county…check out the homepage of our website firstfridaysantacruz.com ((LINK IN BIO)) for the full list of participating venues with all the details! 🌟 🎨Tonight’s Lineup Includes… SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS
@crookedbeautyart
@scmartcenter
@lilleaeske TANNERY ARTS CENTER
@radiusgallery
@apricitygallery
@pattpress
@saltcalifornia
@anindexofmusic
@caroleddyartwork
@gallery125tannery
@briansarinova
@tac_clay_studio
+ The First Friday Night Market featuring 8 guest artists, live music and @unionfoodietruck DOWNTOWN
@curatedbythesea
@homelessgardenproject MIDTOWN
@santacruzartleague EASTSIDE
@treehousedispensarysc
@17thave.studios WESTSIDE
@rblitzergallery Get out and support the arts! 🤗 #firstfriday #firstfridaysantacruz #art #santacruzart #santacruzartist #santacruz #santacruzcalifornia #california #friday #supportlocalartists #supportthearts #fridayevent #fridaynight #artwalk #arttour #firstfridayarttour #artevents #santacruzartevent

Downtown! Eastside! Westside! We’ve got some fab

Downtown! Eastside! Westside! We’ve got some fab First Friday events for you! We are super excited to welcome @17thave.studios to the tour! This art space features 9 artists this month & live music! 🎶 @treehousedispensarysc is throwing down deals on cannabis products + features 4 local artists & 9 makers + live music! 🌲 In Downtown we welcome @homelessgardenproject to the tour and of course @curatedbythesea will be open featuring “Exhibitionist” AND a special fashion sale from @pivot.artfashion designers! 👘 @rblitzergallery on the Westside features the work of @sharedadventuressc art students this month in the opening of their exhibit, “Collective Consciousness.” 🎨 Check out our website ((Link in bio)) for all of the details about these events plus more events around the county! 🌟 Ready…ENGAGE! ❤️ #firstfriday #firstfridaysantacruz #art #santacruzart #santacruzartist #santacruz #santacruzcalifornia #california #friday #supportlocalartists #supportthearts #fridayevent #fridaynight #artwalk #arttour #firstfridayarttour #artevents #santacruzartevent #eastsideart #westsideart #downtownsantacruz

The Tannery Arts Center has been popping on First

The Tannery Arts Center has been popping on First Fridays these past few months! 👏🏼 This month is extra with over 10 open studios + the First Friday Night Market featuring 8 guest artists + live jazz music in the North Corridor + @unionfoodietruck + DJs in the Courtyard! 🎉 Open galleries & studios:
@pattpress
@apricitygallery
@caroleddyartwork
@tac_clay_studio
@briansarinova
@gallery125tannery
@radiusgallery
@anindexofmusic
@saltcalifornia You can find the details on our website in our bio! Get out and support the arts in Santa Cruz! ❤️ @artscouncilsc #firstfriday #firstfridaysantacruz #art #santacruzart #santacruzartist #santacruz #santacruzcalifornia #california #friday #supportlocalartists #supportthearts #fridayevent #fridaynight #artwalk #arttour #firstfridayarttour #artevents #santacruzartevent

We are stoked to have a selection of First Friday

We are stoked to have a selection of First Friday events in the mountains this month! 😍 In Felton, @crookedbeautyart showcases Dia de Los Muertos themed artwork featuring 5 local artists 💀 The @scmartcenter in Ben Lomond opens their fall exhibition, “Celebrate!” And this month we welcome @lilleaeske in Boulder Creek to the tour! This month they feature the collaborative work of @wildermuthreyesart and the @artistpenpals collection. Check out our website firstfridaysantacruz.com for the full listing of participating venues across the county. ((LINK IN BIO)) 👏🏼 Get out and support the arts! ❤️ #mountainart #firstfridayinthemountains #firstfriday #firstfridaysantacruz #art #santacruzart #santacruzartist #santacruz #santacruzcalifornia #california #friday #supportlocalartists #supportthearts #fridayevent #fridaynight #artwalk #arttour #firstfridayarttour #artevents #santacruzartevent

First Friday is this week! Touring the Santa Cruz

First Friday is this week! Touring the Santa Cruz art scene always makes First Friday the best Friday of the month! ♥️ This month is packed with events all around the county - Downtown, Midtown, Eastside, Westside, the Mountains and the Tannery Arts Center. So much to see! Visit our website, firstfridaysantacruz.com for all the details, make your First Friday plan and get out to support the arts! LINK IN BIO ⬆️ #firstfriday #firstfridaysantacruz #art #santacruzart #santacruzartist #santacruz #santacruzcalifornia #california #friday #supportlocalartists #supportthearts #fridayevent #fridaynight #artwalk #arttour #firstfridayarttour #artevents #santacruzartevent

Our new blog post is up! 🤩 On the Road to Open

Our new blog post is up! 🤩 On the Road to Open Studios - a peek into the Open Studios adventure! First Friday director @bree.karpavage takes you along on her trip around North County for Open Studios. ❤️ “The Open Studios Art Tour offers an intimate art purveying experience. When you step out of your car at the foot of the handwritten green signs, you step into unique spaces of pure creative magic.” Read the full article on our website! Direct link is in our bio! ⬆️ firstfridaysantacruz.com/on-the-road-to-open-studios/ There’s one more weekend left of Open Studios and it’s for all county! Check out @artscouncilsc for more info. 💚 #firstfriday #firstfridaysantacruz #art #santacruzart #santacruzartist #santacruz #santacruzcalifornia #california #friday #supportlocalartists #supportthearts #fridayevent #fridaynight #artwalk #arttour #firstfridayarttour #artevents #santacruzartevent #blog #blogpost #artnews #news #openstudios

Had a super fun day yesterday on the North County

Had a super fun day yesterday on the North County Open Studios Art Tour! Each studio & home was so beautiful and intriguing…love, love, love our artist community! 😍 There’s one more weekend left! Get out and support our local artists! @artscouncilsc for more info 💚 Check out our stories for more pics…and be on the lookout for a little write up for our blog coming soon! ❤️ Thanks to @artscouncilsc for making this beautiful event happen! #openstudios #firstfriday #firstfridaysantacruz #art #santacruzart #santacruzartist #santacruz #santacruzcalifornia #california #friday #supportlocalartists #supportthearts #fridayevent #fridaynight #artwalk #arttour #firstfridayarttour #artevents #santacruzartevent

TONIGHT!! Get out and support our local artists, g

TONIGHT!! Get out and support our local artists, galleries and businesses! 🤩 There’s lots to visit all around the county... THE SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS
@crookedbeautyart with @leah.beech.art
@scmartcenter WESTSIDE
@berdels with @cindydeart
@rblitzergallery with an Open Studios Preview Exhibit EASTSIDE
@treehousedispensarysc with 4 guest artists! MIDTOWN
@santacruzartleague with an Open Studios Preview Exhibit DOWNTOWN
@curatedbythesea featuring “Exhibitionist!”
@botanicandluxe with @vivlynnart
@santacruzmah
@tabbycatcafe with a group show TANNERY ARTS CENTER
First Friday Night Market featuring 7 guest artists and live music by @wirelessmusic
@apricitygallery with @scottrasmann
@pattpress
@watershedartstudios
@cosmochicsc
@radiusgallery featuring the “Homecoming” exhibit
@anindexofmusic
@caroleddyartwork in Studio 120
@gallery125tannery
@tac_clay_studio Find all the details in our website firstfridaysantacruz.com ((Link in bio)) or pick up a Good Times! @goodtimessc Ready...ENGAGE! ❤️ #firstfriday #firstfridaysantacruz #art #santacruzart #santacruzartist #santacruz #santacruzcalifornia #california #friday #supportlocalartists #supportthearts #fridayevent #fridaynight #artwalk #arttour #firstfridayarttour #artevents #santacruzartevent

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A little peek into the fun last Friday! Thanks to everyone for coming out and supporting the arts on First Friday! ❤️ We can’t wait for next month! Save the date, DEC 3! 🤩#thankyou #firstfriday #firstfridaysantacruz #art #santacruzart #santacruzartist #santacruz #santacruzcalifornia #california #friday #supportlocalartists #supportthearts #fridayevent #fridaynight #artwalk #arttour #firstfridayarttour #artevents #santacruzartevent ... See MoreSee Less

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