First Friday Santa Cruz

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Events

Join us June 6th – Celebrate in our NEW location 1349 Pacific Ave. Nicely Gallery, decor and design is celebrating 2 years and ribbon cutting @ 4:30

Nicely: Gallery, Decor and Design 1349 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

We moved Nicely: 1349 Pacific Ave. Nicely Gallery, Decor and Design will be celebrating our 2 year anniversary and ribbon cutting at 4:30 out front! Join us and celebrate our Grand Opening on Pacific Ave.! Michelle Nicely will have her studio in the space along with all the other fine art and antiques we always […]

Open Studio with Don Porcella

Radius Gallery 1050 River St #127, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Artist in Residence : Don Porcella June 1-30, 2025 This June, Radius Gallery presents “Artist in Residence : Don Porcella.” Throughout the month, the artist will use the 1900 square feet as a studio space, show space, installation space, performance space, and project space. Porcella invites other artists and visitors to collaborate with him throughout […]

Big Basin Vineyards Tasting Room &Wine Bar presents Beth Purcell Mosaics

Big Basin Vineyards Tasting Room and Wine Bar 525 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Beth Purcell Artist Statement I am a self-taught mosaic artist of 25 years. Each tiny piece is hand cut out of ceramic tiles, dishes, antique china, bits and pieces. Part of the process for me is the collecting of the material. I am a collector/hunter/gatherer at heart and I love this aspect of my art. […]

Reception for In Good Taste

Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center 9341 Mill St, Ben Lomond, CA, United States

When we say “In Good Taste,” we mean art about things that taste good! Join us for an informal reception this First Friday, June 6, from 5 - 7 pm and view this food-themed exhibit.

First Friday, June 6, 2025

Santa Cruz Art Expressions 1545-A Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA

Join us for a vibrant evening of art, music, and community at Santa Cruz Art Expressions during First Friday, June 7th. Doors open at 5 PM with a live DJ and refreshments to set the mood. This month highlights the dynamic work of house artist Kelli C. Foss, known for her emotionally rich, abstract paintings […]

First Friday Reception – Transmutation: A Bay Area Student Exhibition

Santa Cruz Art League 526 Broadway, Santa Cruz, CA

The Santa Cruz Art League is proud to be providing a space for emerging artists through our annual "Curate This!" program, which facilitates a 1-week exhibition curated by UCSC interns and open to all Bay Area college students to submit artwork. Join us in celebrating the hard work and talent of our intern curators as […]

OXY Hair and OXY NUV, New, Used, Vintage Clothing’s

OXY Hair & Gallery / OXY NUV Clothings 227 Cathcart street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Come celebrate with us to an evening of music, arts by local artists, Clothing’s, bubbles and wine. Grab a drinking mingling among people.

First Friday with artist Janet Trenchard

Stockwell Cellars 1100 Fair Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Join us for an inspiring evening of art, wine, live music, and wood-fired pizza at our First Friday exhibit featuring the captivating mixed media work of Janet Trenchard. Janet’s art is a sensory experience—driven by texture, movement, and space. Her creative process involves pouring, layering, and exploring elemental forms that feel both raw and deeply […]

Coastlines: New Work by Victoria Galitzine + Trunk Show with Left Coast Seaglass

Artisans & agency 1368 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Artisans & agency is excited to welcome Aptos-based painter Victoria Galitzine for First Friday this June. Her new series, Coastlines, features plein air oil paintings that celebrate the rhythm, light, and quiet drama of the California coast. Painted both on location and in the studio, Victoria’s work balances intuitive brushwork with a crisp, impressionistic style. […]

June Flower Show

Printmakers at the Tannery 1060 River St #107, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Our June show is a continuation of the May Flower show. Work by PATT printmakers Jane Gregorius, Mary Neater, Janis O'Driscoll, Cindy Haug, Andrée LeBourveau, Hedwig Heerschop, and Linda Craighead.