Claudia Makeyev is a Science Illustrator, Children's Book Writer, Environmental Scientist, and more! Known as the Mermaid Scientist for her series of children's books, Claudia has been able to beautifully merge her passion for art with her love for the ocean. Come hear more from Claudia, and view her beautiful collection of scientific illustrations!
Connect with the lovely Shahla Motamedi and enjoy 20% off with complimentary refreshments at Front Street Vintage!
Please join us Friday April 7th from 5pm to 7pm for our First Friday art reception with Bryan Garrison of Wetfeet Photography! Bryan Garrison specializes in surf + sunset photography. He enjoys the creative aspect of taking the photography and developing art using different medium and techniques to portray to the viewer. Come check out […]
Please join us Friday, April 7th from 5pm to 8pm for our First Friday art reception with a trio of local talent - Ventana surfboards, paintings by Pete Forbes and photography by Jason Rimmer. Come check out some of their most recent work. Refreshments will be served. We hope to see you there!
HELD OVER THRU APRIL Figure, Form and Space: 3 approaches to Ceramic Sculpture featuring Monica Van den Dool, Andy Ruble and Shenny Cruces 3 Ceramic Sculptors who are also educators at local colleges and universities share their varied approaches to sculpture in clay. Monica works figuratively with introspective and humorous themes, Andy works in non […]
JOIN THE HOMELESS GARDEN PROJECT AS WE CELEBRATE APRIL FIRST FRIDAY! APRIL 7TH FIRST FRIDAY AT OUR DOWNTOWN SANTA CRUZ STORE 5:00 - 8:00 PM, 1338 PACIFIC AVENUE FIRST FRIDAY ARTIST: ED PENNIMAN ENJOY OUR SAVORY HERB BISCUIT MIX & BEVERAGES MUSIC BY HGP FARM MANAGER DANNY WEIR ABOUT THE ARTIST: Ed Penniman’s paintings of […]
Please join us Friday April 7th from 5pm to 8pm for our First Friday art reception with Amanda Goss of Nocturn Obscura, an arts studio with a focus on oddities and the unique. Amanda is a mixed media artist who uses her southern roots to connect with the macabre duality of aesthetics. She loves to […]
Amber and Mizuki, a mother-daugther herbal medicine-making team will be sharing their gold from 5-8 in the store. Elixirs, Hydrosols, Solid perfume made from locally sourced plant resins and braided beeswax candles will be offered. Art prints will also be available. This is a special opportunity to meet the makers. From the artists: We are: Amber […]
Watershed Art Studio 116 @ the Tannery Art Center invited you to experience the work and interactive stations of 6 Eco Artists in residence. Linda Cover facilitates upcycled Vinyl Earth Art Beca & Crystal will debut their printmaking Rica leads a pocket altar assemblage activity Upcycled wearable art by designer Asha of LilJax Encaustic painting […]
Join us for First Friday April 7th from 5-9PM to celebrate Liz Mazurek opening a new pottery studio in the Michelangelo Arts center, right next to MUD Gallery! Come for refreshments and snacks as well as local music and photography. This studio will primarily be a production studio for Liz's ceramic work and will also […]
Come and discover the Merrill Pottery Coop! Friday, April 7: 5-9 pm and Saturday, April 8: 12-4 pm Friday's exhibition includes pottery and sculpture from the Merrill Pottery Coop with live DJ sets from guest KZSC DJs. Saturday afternoon exhibition includes DJ Kuddles on the Hi Fi! Proceeds from sales benefit KZSC Radio.
Join us for a reception for our newest art exhibit: Gaia & Beyond. Featuring artworks by Asa Spades and Joff Jones. We provide tea and snacks, and will be creating art all evening to music by DJ Luna Chikk. We have communal art supplies if you wish to create - donations accepted for craft supplies. […]
SANTA CRUZ ART EXPRESSIONS FREQUENCY exhibit Come Experience the art of Kelli C. Foss abstract artist known for her vibrant use of color and unique style. You will feel the energy! Live DJ Refreshments
We are please to be hosting Calene Luczo as our featured artist for the month of April. Her illustrations of sea life are captivating and rich with detail. Please join us on the First Friday of April to admire her work and meet the artist. Calene Luczo is a professional freelance marine science illustrator. Her […]
Photographs by Michael Singer Photography has been a passion of mine since college. Most of my work as a full time furniture designer/maker requires a great deal of creative iteration, detailed planning, forethought, and technical deliberateness. Photography gives me a more spontaneous creative outlet as a way to balance all of that left-brain structure. Images […]
Join us this First Friday from 6-8pm for the closing reception of Unapologetically Black. Unapologetically Black consists of an exhibition that expresses and represents the rich cultural heritage of Santa Cruz and the Bay Area’s Black visual and performing artists. Consisting of 18 very talented artists, we will be showcasing over 80 original artworks in […]
The opening reception for our new exhibition"ABOUT PRINTMAKING" showcasing the work of 12 world-class printmakers ~ Jody Alexander, Liz Chalfin , Juan Fuentes, Jane Gregorius, Erin Goodwin-Guerrero, Karen Kunc , Robin McCloskey , Luz Marina Ruiz, Princess Rashid, Robynn Smith , Francesco Siqueiros, Dan Welden This exhibition will be presented alongside work from 35+ gallery […]
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