First Friday Santa Cruz

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Events

Ethan Kim's Art @ Live Oak Refillery

Live Oak Refillery 1135 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, California

JOIN US! at the Live Oak Refillery with Ethan Kim for an evening of exciting and fun art, delicious food and wine in a fun community gathering. A little bit about Ethan: He really enjoys the creative process in art and is excited by all forms of art, but his favorite medium is painting. Ethan […]

Explore 'The Art of Nature' and Meet Featured Artists!

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff DR, Santa Cruz, CA

Just like mixing a palette, we are blending art with science at April’s First Friday. To celebrate the 36th year of the Museum’s The Art of Nature scientific illustration exhibition, we are inviting you to a special after-hours event to meet the local artists who are expressing the distinctiveness of Santa Cruz’s wildlife on canvas. […]

Big Basin Vineyards Wine Bar presents Susann Winter's Ceramic "Corals & Florals" PLUS Juel Hartman's Jewelry & Adornments

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

Start your tour with a glass of world class Santa Cruz Mountain wine from Big Basin Vineyards and appreciate how Susann can bring clay to life with her quiet and lovely ceramic sculptures. Meet a few friends for a glass of wine and then head uptown for more art along the way. Susann Winter Artist […]

First Friday at the Santa Cruz Hostel – Art, Music & History

Santa Cruz Hostel 321 Main Street, Santa Cruz, CA

Step onto the grounds of the Santa Cruz Hostel, housed in the historic Carmelita Cottages, and experience an evening of sculpture, music, and community. On April 4th, we’re hosting a special First Friday event, featuring the striking sculptures of Jeff Arnett, a Santa Cruz poet and sculptor. As you explore the property and its beautifully […]

ART + HEART for HEROES Fundraiser event

Miritz & Bailey Real Estate - Hosted by Caitlin Phillips 1142 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

We are excited to invite you to the Art & Heart for Heroes Fundraiser, a local art event aimed at raising funds for Los Angeles firefighters who have tragically lost their homes. Eighteen talented local artists have generously donated their artwork for sale, with all proceeds going to support these brave men and women and […]

Divergent Visions: Alternative Photo Practices

M.K. Contemporary Art 703 Front Street, SANTA CRUZ, CA, United States

In Partnership with The Center for Photographic Art and Photo Carmel and curated by local talent Shelby Graham, M.K. Contemporary Art Gallery presents Divergent Visions: Alternative Photo Practices. This exhibition features non-traditional alternative photographic processes such as camera-less techniques, photograms, cyanotypes, eco prints, lumen prints, gum bichromate prints, pinhole photography, Van Dyke prints, transfers, and mixed processed work from […]

First Friday at Artisans & agency with Liz Crain

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

For the month of April, Artisans & agency is excited to bring you Kindy Kollages by Liz Crain. The work is bright, playful and captivating to look at. We hope you can join us on the First Friday of April, to meet Liz and learn about her work. About the “Kindy Kollages”: Talk about your […]

2 Solo Shows : Worldbuilding Ecology by Taylor Seamount Turbulent Times by Randy Jayne Rosenburg

Felix Kulpa Gallery & Sculpture Garden 107 Elm St, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

2 Solo Shows : Worldbuilding Ecology by Taylor Seamount Turbulent Times by Randy Jayne Rosenburg April 5-26,2025 Gallery hours : thurs-Sun 11 to 6pm All events free and open to the public Artists’ Receptions: Taylor-April 5 from 5-8pm Randy-April 12 from 3-5:30pm Solar punk painter Taylor Seamount and multi media artist Randy Jayne Rosenburg interpret, […]