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 […]

Beth Purcell: Take a Walk on the Wild Side I am a self-taught Mosaic Artist with 25 years of experience. I hand-cut each small piece from ceramic tiles, dishes, antique china, and various bits and pieces. Collecting the material is an integral part of my process. At heart I am a collector, hunter, and gatherer, […]

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 […]

Please join us for June’s First Friday, June 6, 5-8pm. We will be adding more prints by Bridget Henry, having a raffle AND our dear friends Paul & Emily will be playing live Imusic! Come hang out! Bridget won’t be able to attend this one but, we look forward to gathering to celebrating her art […]

Join us as we welcome Santa Cruz artist, Caryn Owen, back to Stripe as our June artist! We have been longtime fans of Caryn's beautifully serene paintings, so we're thrilled to have her art in our store. Come join us for a drink and experience these lovely paintings in person. Caryn Owen's Bio I create […]

Ochas is dedicated to my two grandmothers, Mary Frances and Joan Marie. To my great grandma Margie. To my two great aunties Margaret and Carol. To my two great great aunties Ana and Cora. And to women and girls worldwide across millennia. This is for you. This curvy map has guided my recent body of […]

Join us on First Friday 6/6 for creativity, community and probably a BBQ at BroPrints on 131 Center Street we'll be sharing our local, central-coast art and apparel stylings. The BroPrints crew, Jack Boynton, John Diaz, Aaron Clark and Griffin Hennessy... along with our creative friends, Joe Fenton, Mark Messa, and Andrew Carroll of Rugged […]

Come see Brad Burkhart's work at the Santa Cruz Hostel! Enjoy live music by Eden Leeman, snacks and drinks, and beautiful artwork in the garden. Tour the historic Carmelita Cottages and learn more about the Santa Cruz Hostel. Meet other community members and relax for the evening! Join us from 5:00 to 7:30 pm on […]

Arts Council Santa Cruz County in partnership with the Santa Cruz County Parks present the first adult exhibit of the year, May 16 - July 18, 2025. Exhibiting artists: Eileen Begley, Maria Rossi, John Welsh, Robert Maher and Randie Silverstein. Visit the 1st and 5th floors to see the current showcase of paintings, photography and […]

Underground Network: Magic of Mycelium May 2-June 28 23 artists in a wide variety media interpret the magic of mushrooms

Come Celebrate with Us! Gallery Show Opening Party June 6th 5-9pm 313 Cedar St Downtown Santa Cruz Drinks, Snacks, Tunes The Vision Sanctuary Art Gallery Presents Queer Art Show Featuring local artists Shannon Glasheen Kristie California Rae Haven Jordan Berger Spider Shani Fable Taylor Seamount Creature Crenshaw Nora Zeller Resident artists: Victoria Miessler Rachel Corvese […]

Come celebrate with us to an evening of music, arts by local artists, Clothing’s, bubbles and wine. Grab a drink mingling with people and our Artist, Lisset Lopez, Claus Eneldson, And our favorite dj Kurtographer.

Celebrate Pride Month with Paul Richmond's UNAPOLOGETIC showcase at Solaire Restaurant + Bar this Friday, June 4th from 5:30-7:00pm! Paul Richmond is an accomplished artist, illustrator, and activist whose vibrant, emotionally resonant works have captivated audiences worldwide. Born in 1980 in Columbus, Ohio, Paul Richmond's artistic journey began at a very young age thanks to […]

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. […]

First Friday of May at MK Contemporary Art - June 6th, 6 to 8 PM In partnership with Santa Cruz Pride, honoring the 50th Annivesary Celebration, "Here to Eternity", a bold and moving celebration of queer creativity and expression. Featuring work by local and regional LGBTQ+ artists, this exhibition honors the unbroken timeline of the […]

Come on down and let's get this party Kraken! Join us for a night of live mural painting with local artists Pedro Rodriguez and Emmanuel Cervantes Mejia. We’ll have snacks, light refreshments, and Cat and Cloud coffee brewing for the night owls. Come hang out and enjoy the vibes.

Friday, June 6 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM 1338 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, CA homelessgardenproject.org Join the Homeless Garden Project Store for a special First Friday evening of art, food, and community: Meet photographer Lisa Schouweiler, owner of Water Rose Photography, and explore her work featuring nature and marine life. Learn about the Homeless Garden […]