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 […]
Meet the talented artist, Katie Larson, at the combined Silver Mountain and Bottle Jack tasting room on Ingalls St, on the West Side of Santa Cruz. Enjoy a glass of fine wine while perusing Katie's amazing art and have a chat with Katie! Open from 4-7 p.m. on Aug. 2. Her work will remain on […]
Mixed media artist, writer and.... Beyond a playful exploration of color and texture, through her art, Tracy works to communicate a vision of the divinity in us and around us. Her style is art fusion, a mix of impressionism, abstract, fantasy and a hint of realism. Drawing on both personal and universal symbolism, she embraces […]
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, […]
Come by the Trout Farm Inn for an outdoor art walk on our gorgeous pool deck overlooking Zayante Creek. No fee for entry. We invite you to join us for multiple local artists displays, delicious food & incredible craft cocktails. Make reservations in advance if you’d like to dine in our beautiful restaurant before or […]
Art of Santa Cruz is currently showing a Retrospective of the artwork of the late Gary Geyer, featuring many of his very large tall ship paintings. Many of these original paintings have not been seen in our Gallery before due to their immense size. Geyer was a very prolific painter in his lifetime. He was […]
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.
August’s First Friday explores the hot topic of fire in Santa Cruz County. Reflect on the four years since the CZU Lightning Complex Fires with local community groups that steward our open spaces and who can share their hot take on fire. Enjoy special exhibits at the Museum including Cotoni-Coast Dairies: Monumental Steps and our […]
Rove Goods is celebrating its Grand Opening with a Ribbon Cutting Party! Come join the celebration of our brand new everyday carry bag shop. Our neighbors in the building will all be open to celebrate with a block party hosted by the City of Santa Cruz. Rove Goods will be hosting the photographer Kaj O'Connell, […]
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 […]
feast your eyeballs on an immaculate display of fine ceramics from your local loc dawgs
Join us for the opening reception for our latest exhibit, "Learning From the 30s", a solo exhibit by featured artist, Susan St. John Gliner. Working predominantly with mixed media Susan St. John Gliner has focused her paintings on the motivation to survive and thrive despite social obstacles, to bear witness to sadness and triumphs, failures […]
Join us at Rye Home for a fun evening of art, wine and community. We are excited to be showcasing the art of Lindy Boisvert. Lindy is a mixed media artist using acrylic and vintage paper. Her work is geometric abstraction with language/code references. The work is formal but rich. Her paint application is visible […]
Madonna is a prolifically gifted collage artist whose work is inspired by found forms and the bold and bright patterns of African fabric. Each piece is an altar of homage and joyous expression. Come see a collection of her past and current works from 2022-present, and sign up for her Sat Aug. 3rd interactive workshop. […]
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
Join us at Illuminée Studio for an evening of art and celebration during the Swift Street Block Party and ribbon cutting event. We are thrilled to be displaying artwork by abstract painter, Jane Harlow, a Santa Cruz local who has been living and painting in our community for 50 years. Our neighbors will be hosting […]
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 ) […]
*Photo: Selfie by Martha Schwanbeck FIRST FRIDAY at TREEHOUSE Join us for Treehouse Dispensary's August First Friday! Join us & enjoy great music, great deals on cannabis, great gift opportunities from local artisans, & great community. :) We offer specials on our featured cannabis brands, discounts on artists who have work on display, and a […]
‘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!
This is the closing installment of a collaborative art showing from the minds of Rosebud Wild & Chris Mountain. Meet more creatures of the WilderWilds and explore a surreal world tucked between sleep and wake. A lucid fever dream manifested in a variety of mediums including limited prints, creature dolls, and wood crafts. Join us […]
Ceramic sculpture wall installation by Maren Sinclair Hurn evokes the stories each of us carry, especially our awareness of imperfections and struggles for self-acceptance. Each piece includes a detailed life-size portrait and other elements, such as halos and dog-tag labels. Groupings of reliefs are on display both in the studio and hallway gallery areas.
EunKyung Lee Otte's "Hanji Shoes" used traditional Korean paper making cast from contemporary Korean rubber shoes. I created the molds from Korean rubber shoes. EunKyung Lee Otte's massage she would like to share Korean cultural aspects with Americans. her creation of Korean shoes bring hope, dream and love to people in the world with 100years […]
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 […]
The August Show is a group show featuring members of the Printmakers at the Tannery. The show's main theme is Gelli prints. Gelli printing is a form of monoprinting that uses flexible printing plates to create textures and layers of colour. Other printing methods are shown as well. The participating artists are Julie Erreca, Sue […]
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 […]
Come see us for First Friday on August 2 from 6pm to 8pm, at Gallery 125 at The Tannery Arts Center, 1050 River St. #125 in Santa Cruz, CA. Artwork of all types: Paintings, pastels, prints, sculpture, photography, jewelry, etc., all sizes and prices. Something for everyone!
Join us for a captivating evening of creativity and expression at SATORI – exhibit and OPEN MIC! Featured Artist: Madeline Aliah "I hope to use my story to inspire others of all genders to break free of the molds that confine them." Madeline Aliah Madeline was appointed to the inaugural Santa Cruz Youth Poet Laureate Council. […]
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