In addition to Palace Arts carrying my nature photography cards in the store ongoing, join us in August for my NEW creative art designs: Mixed-media “HeartFelt and Found” floral art! I’ve created over 300 one-of-a-kind custom designs made from: Felt, Paper and Wood Flowers, vintage frames, antique shoes, treasure boxes, found objects in nature like moss, leaves, bark, […]
Cindy Mori is a California fine artist living in Santa Cruz, CA. She started painting these sunny flowers to brighten up her life, during some of those darker times that life brings. “I found this work extremely important and healing.” Hoping to bring in fresh energy and lift the general vibration of everyone who sees […]
Enjoy a glass of wine and experience the magic of Dennis Holt's MIXED MEDIA art! "Like many people, I began drawing & coloring at a very early age. In junior high-school, I took the standard classes in art & drafting. As an older teen-ager, through books & museum-visits, I studied art-history independently of my high-school […]
We have local artists, please welcome: Lynne Jaye Fine Art: lynnjaye.com Ronit Reznichky: ronitartwork.com Tomek Walas: Landscape Photographer Dyann Paynovich: dayannpaynovich.com Isabelle Goldstein: izntitart.com Michelle Nicely Fine Art: MichelleNicely.com Paul Goldstein: Original Bob Marley Concert Photography We are preparing for our favorite time of year… Open Studios Art Tour of Santa Cruz County!! August 2 […]
Big Basin Vineyards Wine Bar is excited to welcome Matt Jones for First Friday in August. Matt is BBV's long-time label artist, and has been associated with Big Basin Vineyards for decades. His work is very special, bringing in a dissociative perspective, creating a painting within a painting. When you throw in some 3D glasses, […]
Oblo Cocktails and Kitchen is pleased to welcome silkscreen artist Erica Aitken. Meet the artist in the beautiful lounge. Stay for a cocktail and dinner.
Tumbleweed Found showcases local artist Allegra Bick-Maurischat for this First Friday's Art reception and for the month of August. Allegra is a Bay Area-born artist whose practice is grounded in drawing, but spans painting, cyanotype, and paper-weaving. Her work is concerned with history and ephemera, and considers the importance of visual documentation, reproduction, and the […]
Susana Waddell:The Language of Encaustics August 2-31,2024 Reception for the artist:: Aug 2 from 5 to 8 pm Gallery Hours:Thurs-Sun, 11 to 6
The Santa Cruz County Parks Department is pleased to announce the Santa Cruz County Arts Commission’s 2024 Spotlight Award recipients: Angelica Glass (photography), Brenda Leach (bodypaint artist), and Vivien Bassouamina (Congolese dancer & choreographer). The artists’ work will be exhibited on the 5th floor of the County Government Center (701 Ocean St., Santa Cruz ) […]
‘surrounded by softness’ features 9 Bay Area artists who’s work emotes both visual and material softness through textiles, immersive installation, fiber, painting & sculpture. Expanding on what can be felt with our eyes and our hands, we invite you to be engulfed in this collaborative moment of lightness and ease. Within this collection of work, […]
Join us at Santa Cruz Art Expressions this Friday, August 2, 5-9 pm. Featuring our in house artist Kelli C Foss known for her unique style and vibrant colors. We also have other wonderful artists on view. Please join us for drinks and conversation and bring home some amazing art! See you there!
MK Contemporary Art proudly announces a new exhibition,' Ties that Bind', featuring contemporary artworks by thirteen Santa Cruz artist couples who are united in both their art and their lives. Curated by Rose Sellery and Melissa Kreisa, 'Ties that Bind' brings together a dynamic collection of artwork in an exhibition that explores partnership and connection […]
For the month of August, Artisans & agency is excited to welcome the serene landscape painting of Chris Hinck. It's a treat to see a selection of our favorite local trails and landscapes beautifully portrayed in this collection. Below is a note from the artist: Hello, my name is Chris Hinck and I am a […]
One from the east coast and one from the west coast, these two artists established a profound connection during the pandemic by visiting Santa Cruz north beaches together during that time of isolation. Watching the bird migrations and seasonal changes along the coast provided a structure to navigate the flux and change, a way to […]
Join us this First Friday, August 2nd from 6-8pm for the Opening Reception of our 93rd Annual Landscape Exhibition. Our esteemed juror Calvin Liang did a phenomenal job curating this show! This year promises to be truly exceptional, with 73 works from artists throughout California ranging from a variety of mediums and art styles. From […]
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