Join us at the MAH this First Friday for an amazing talk about Santa Cruz history from 6-7pm, and enjoy the museum for free for the whole day! Featured in […]
Step into a realm where imagination reigns supreme! The Puppetry Institute invites you to tour Middleof, our immersive adventure that blends puppetry, theater, technology, and interactive design to transport visitors […]
3Bros Santa Cruz presents Lit & Local: First Friday Event! Supported by Greenfingaz Farmz September 5th 4:00-8:00pm IN-STORE DEALS! 3Bros is a local and majority women-owned cannabis dispensary with deep […]
Logan Parsons, to be featured at NextSpace for the First Friday Art Tour September 5th from 4-7PM! Logan was born and raised in Pacifc Grove, California. She received her bachelor's […]
Allegra Bick-Maurischat is a Bay Area-born artist whose practice is grounded in drawing, but spans painting, cyanotype, and weaving. Her creative work has been featured and commissioned for tv and […]
Photography exhibition showcasing the talent and creativity of eight exceptional local photographers, offering over 100 diverse and captivating photographs that reflect the beauty and essence of our community and beyond. […]
Join us, for talks and conversation; view a pictorial story of the Grateful Dead, honoring Jerry Garcia. You know Dead Central is up at the UCSC Library: The Archive of […]
First Friday at the Santa Cruz Hostel! Just us Friday, September 4th from 5-7:30pm for a magical evening at the Historic Santa Cruz Hostel, nestled in the charming Carmelita Cottages. […]
Join us Friday, September 5th from 5pm - 8pm in Studio 122 at the Tannery Art Center. Featured Artists: Rebeca Burciaga (Diseños Rebe’ldes) and Sunna Thorkelsdottir (Art by Sunes). We […]
Step into a lively, family-friendly celebration where wellness, art, and community meet in Aptos Village. This special evening brings together an inspiring mix of local healers, artists, makers, and vendors […]
Join us for a unique event! We’re saying goodbye to our early-generation 3D-printed surfboard cores. Made from recycled plastic, these boards once rode waves but now live on as striking […]
Photo: Coastin by Maylani Cornier September FIRST FRIDAY at TREEHOUSE! Summer is winding down & community is more important than ever, come spend time with us together. <3 Stop by […]
Santa Cruz Clay is turning two!! Let's celebrate with live music, ceramics and multi-media artists. Drinks and snacks will be on offer. Come for the art, stay for the party.
Friday, September 5, 5–8 PM | Home by Zinnia’s Our walls and spaces are transforming once again for September, and we can’t wait to welcome you into the artistry. Join […]
Felicia Gilman is a paper cutting artist in Santa Cruz, California. She creates intricate pieces using a simple sheet of paper and her trusty X-ACTO blade. She enjoys the quiet […]
Join us at the Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center from 5-7 pm for an informal reception for our Featured Artist exhibit, Drawn to Nature: A Retrospective by Bela Ravikumar. Bela […]
Join us for an exciting First Friday reception! This month we will be celebrating the Santa Cruz Watercolor Society, an organization of local artists that has been meeting in Santa […]
Artist Statement My creative journey has been happening for several years, culminating in a developing practice of creating abstract art, informed by my fascination with hue and tone. It feels […]
Crossing Meridians I have long wondered where things go when they are lost. As a child, I imagined a place where all the missing things gathered, like a heaven for […]
Come find beauty in the broken. Join us for First Friday at Om Gallery to see the stunning mosaic and pottery work of local artist Michael Palaniuk. He transforms leftover […]
Sonia will be doing a demo on how to make jelly roll bags. This is a fun way to use up scrap fabrics and create fun bags
Santa Cruz Expressions First Friday, 5–9 PM Experience an evening of vibrant creativity at Santa Cruz Art Expressions this First Friday. Featuring house artist Kelli C. Foss, celebrated for her […]
Join us Friday September 5th for the incredible Lacquer paintings of Maylene Rasmussen from 5:30 - 8:30pm at The Loft Salon & Spa on the Westside Meet the artist, enjoy […]
Stop by for a sip and stroll! Submerge yourself into the luminous world of Karen Goudge Potter, where color, memory, and landscape converge on canvas. This exhibition brings together her […]
Join us for First Friday Santa Cruz as we celebrate local art and creativity! This month, we are proud to host Sonia Calderón, an abstract painter whose work explores the […]
Please join us this First Friday of September as we open a new exhibition, "WHIM & WONDER - Unexpected Joys / Extraordinary Visions" WHIM & WONDER invites you into a […]
EunKyung Will show and tell about Korean Wood Print at Santa Cruz Korean Center/Gallery. The Korean various pattern has natural like flower, animal, geometrical and more. Also, the patten has […]
A continuation of the August show, the September show features prints by two PATT printmakers: Frank Trueba and Bob Rocco. Both artists are founding members of the printmaking co-op Printmakers […]
Our featured artist this month is Sarah Orre -- her beautiful and colorful style of landscapes really capture the light and atmosphere of a place. Enjoy a world class tasting […]
We’re thrilled to feature the vibrant oil paintings of Jamile Torres this September! Join us for our First Friday reception on September 5th from 6–8pm to meet Jamile and see […]
First Friday at Gallery 125 at the Tannery on September 5 from 6 to 8pm! Come see us! Artwork of all sizes and price ranges. Paintings, sculpture, prints, pastels, cards, […]
Claraty Arts is once again very excited to host a First Fridays art exhibit at the studio, with artwork from over 26 artists that currently work at the studio. The […]
Collage artist Jenee Gill often has something a tad provocative to say via her chosen medium, but lately she's been thinking it may be time to turns things up a […]
Celebrate First Friday with us at the Homeless Garden Project Downtown Store! This month, we’re thrilled to introduce our newest consignors: ✨ Hank Scott, Potter – Hand-thrown functional pottery, each […]
Little Giant Collective Presents Thread Bare: An Erotic Fiber and Textile Art Show Make your way to LGC Friday Sept 5th from 6-9pm for a collection of suggestive pieces from […]
First Friday Santa Cruz
