Join us at the MAH this First Friday for an amazing talk about Santa Cruz history from 6-7pm, and enjoy the museum for free for the whole day! Featured in our Princes of Surf 2025 exhibition is Dorothy Alden Becker, a champion swimmer and one of the first women to pioneer surfing in mainland USA. […]
Step into a realm where imagination reigns supreme! The Puppetry Institute invites you to tour Middleof, our immersive adventure that blends puppetry, theater, technology, and interactive design to transport visitors to a surreal and magical realm where every corner unveils a new enchantment. You'll travel through the multiverse, entering different dimensions and meeting larger-than-life mythical […]
3Bros Santa Cruz presents Lit & Local: First Friday Event! Supported by Greenfingaz Farmz September 5th 4:00-8:00pm IN-STORE DEALS! 3Bros is a local and majority women-owned cannabis dispensary with deep roots in the Santa Cruz area. Our mission is to support our local community by providing quality cannabis products sourced from family-owned, outdoor & organic […]
Logan Parsons, to be featured at NextSpace for the First Friday Art Tour September 5th from 4-7PM! Logan was born and raised in Pacifc Grove, California. She received her bachelor's degree in environmental science from Western Washington University and the following year obtained her graduate certificate in science illustration from the University of California Extension, […]
Allegra Bick-Maurischat is a Bay Area-born artist whose practice is grounded in drawing, but spans painting, cyanotype, and weaving. Her creative work has been featured and commissioned for tv and film including Marvel’s recent Madame Web, NBC’s World of Dance, independent film The Singing Bones, and others. Come meet Allegra, peruse her intriguing artwork, and […]
Photography exhibition showcasing the talent and creativity of eight exceptional local photographers, offering over 100 diverse and captivating photographs that reflect the beauty and essence of our community and beyond. Participating photographers are Annelies de Kater, Kathy Edwards, Larry Herzberg, Robert Mahrer, Keith Munger, Kevin Osborn, Mark Overgaard and MIchael Singer. Exhibit runs August 21- […]
Join us, for talks and conversation; view a pictorial story of the Grateful Dead, honoring Jerry Garcia. You know Dead Central is up at the UCSC Library: The Archive of the Grateful Dead. Bob has the pictorial history and of course being there to take the photographs over decades is an even bigger story. Art […]
First Friday at the Santa Cruz Hostel! Just us Friday, September 4th from 5-7:30pm for a magical evening at the Historic Santa Cruz Hostel, nestled in the charming Carmelita Cottages. We're celebrating First Friday with an inspiring mix or of art, live music, and community- and you're invited! Featured Artist: Sydney K Yeats, a contemporary […]
Join us Friday, September 5th from 5pm - 8pm in Studio 122 at the Tannery Art Center. Featured Artists: Rebeca Burciaga (Diseños Rebe’ldes) and Sunna Thorkelsdottir (Art by Sunes). We will also host a glaze station with all supplies necessary to paint a ceramic piece of your choice! Email dra.rebelde@gmail.com to reserve a spot at […]
Step into a lively, family-friendly celebration where wellness, art, and community meet in Aptos Village. This special evening brings together an inspiring mix of local healers, artists, makers, and vendors for a block-party style gathering you won’t want to miss. Experience a diverse range of wellness offerings: ● S.C. Quantum Medicine – Healing through Magnetic […]
Join us for a unique event! We’re saying goodbye to our early-generation 3D-printed surfboard cores. Made from recycled plastic, these boards once rode waves but now live on as striking art pieces. Their see-through design catches the light beautifully — perfect to hang on a wall, place near a window, or even paint over to […]
Photo: Coastin by Maylani Cornier September FIRST FRIDAY at TREEHOUSE! Summer is winding down & community is more important than ever, come spend time with us together. <3 Stop by & enjoy great music, great deals on cannabis, great gift opportunities from local artisans, & great community. :) We offer specials on our featured cannabis […]
Santa Cruz Clay is turning two!! Let's celebrate with live music, ceramics and multi-media artists. Drinks and snacks will be on offer. Come for the art, stay for the party.
Friday, September 5, 5–8 PM | Home by Zinnia’s Our walls and spaces are transforming once again for September, and we can’t wait to welcome you into the artistry. Join us for First Friday at Home by Zinnia’s as we celebrate three incredible talents: 🎨 Shirley Rhodes — oil and watercolor paintings alive with movement […]
Felicia Gilman is a paper cutting artist in Santa Cruz, California. She creates intricate pieces using a simple sheet of paper and her trusty X-ACTO blade. She enjoys the quiet meditative process and the need for patience. Her work is a narrative on memory and loss, layered with protection and security. She seeks to illustrate […]
Join us at the Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center from 5-7 pm for an informal reception for our Featured Artist exhibit, Drawn to Nature: A Retrospective by Bela Ravikumar. Bela says, "I love being in Nature and I love doing Art. For over five decades, art has been my exploration, and nature my constant muse. […]
Join us for an exciting First Friday reception! This month we will be celebrating the Santa Cruz Watercolor Society, an organization of local artists that has been meeting in Santa Cruz for over 50 years. We encourage artists and art-lovers across Santa Cruz to attend this reception to view the incredible artwork on display, meet […]
Artist Statement My creative journey has been happening for several years, culminating in a developing practice of creating abstract art, informed by my fascination with hue and tone. It feels as if my life has been leading me to this practice. As a native of London, yet raised for some of my childhood years in […]
Crossing Meridians I have long wondered where things go when they are lost. As a child, I imagined a place where all the missing things gathered, like a heaven for toys. As an adult, I think about it through memory and through what science reveals, how DNA can unlock stories of life, past and present. […]
Ready to be inspired? This First Friday, join us at Om Gallery and witness the incredible mosaic and pottery work of Michael Palaniuk. He's an artist with a unique vision: transforming what others throw away into something spectacular. An artist and contractor based in the Santa Cruz mountains, Michael's art is a testament to finding […]
Sonia will be doing a demo on how to make jelly roll bags. This is a fun way to use up scrap fabrics and create fun bags
"Soft Around the Edges" needle felted sculpture by Stephanie Metz Sept 5-26 Artist investigates biomorphic form through a feminist lens and the medium of needle felting youth art exhibit by Rollo (11)and Izzy (15)in our sculpture garden -One night only
Santa Cruz Expressions First Friday, 5–9 PM Experience an evening of vibrant creativity at Santa Cruz Art Expressions this First Friday. Featuring house artist Kelli C. Foss, celebrated for her unique abstract style and bold use of color, alongside works by other talented local artists. Come meet the artists and enjoy our vibrant community DJ […]
Join us Friday September 5th for the incredible Lacquer paintings of Maylene Rasmussen from 5:30 - 8:30pm at The Loft Salon & Spa on the Westside Meet the artist, enjoy refreshments & appetizers ARTIST STATEMENT I’m passionate about celebrating beauty and life through figurative and natural imagery. Working with oil on canvas, charcoal on paper […]
Stop by for a sip and stroll! Submerge yourself into the luminous world of Karen Goudge Potter, where color, memory, and landscape converge on canvas. This exhibition brings together her vibrant California landscapes, alive with rolling golden hills, fleeting coastal light, and the shifting moods of the sea. Her self-portraits, both playful and contemplative, unfold […]
Join us for First Friday Santa Cruz as we celebrate local art and creativity! This month, we are proud to host Sonia Calderón, an abstract painter whose work explores the interplay of light, emotion, and the inner landscapes of the heart and mind. Experience her ethereal, collage-style paintings up close while enjoying wine and the […]
Please join us this First Friday of September as we open a new exhibition, "WHIM & WONDER - Unexpected Joys / Extraordinary Visions" WHIM & WONDER invites you into a world where the extraordinary hides in plain sight. Featuring the works of Mary Alice Copp, Karl X Hauser, Jordan Hayes, Will Marino, Pamela Mooney, Paul Morin, […]
EunKyung Will show and tell about Korean Wood Print at Santa Cruz Korean Center/Gallery. The Korean various pattern has natural like flower, animal, geometrical and more. Also, the patten has meaning such as Good Luck, long life,,wealth & honor. please come to enjoy Korean wood print and Korean Art. We will open 5PM.
A continuation of the August show, the September show features prints by two PATT printmakers: Frank Trueba and Bob Rocco. Both artists are founding members of the printmaking co-op Printmakers at the Tannery (PATT) which started in 2012. They have been making prints and teaching workshops for over 20 years. Come join us on First […]
Our featured artist this month is Sarah Orre -- her beautiful and colorful style of landscapes really capture the light and atmosphere of a place. Enjoy a world class tasting of our wines, and stay for a bite! Order a pinza or Pancho's famous empanada's to go with your favorite GSM (ok it's my favorite) […]
We’re thrilled to feature the vibrant oil paintings of Jamile Torres this September! Join us for our First Friday reception on September 5th from 6–8pm to meet Jamile and see her luminous, color-filled work in person. Jamile’s paintings bring interiors and nature together with light, color, and pattern. With a background in architectural drafting and […]
First Friday at Gallery 125 at the Tannery on September 5 from 6 to 8pm! Come see us! Artwork of all sizes and price ranges. Paintings, sculpture, prints, pastels, cards, jewelry, etc.
Claraty Arts is once again very excited to host a First Fridays art exhibit at the studio, with artwork from over 26 artists that currently work at the studio. The artwork ranges from drawing painting, sculpture, to dolls, and digital media artworks. Nearly all of the artworks exhibited will be for sale, and most of […]
Collage artist Jenee Gill often has something a tad provocative to say via her chosen medium, but lately she's been thinking it may be time to turns things up a notch. What does THAT look like? Come on over to Tannery Arts Center Studio 105 to see & discuss. There's so much to do and […]
Celebrate First Friday with us at the Homeless Garden Project Downtown Store! This month, we’re thrilled to introduce our newest consignors: ✨ Hank Scott, Potter – Hand-thrown functional pottery, each piece uniquely hand-painted. ✨ Carrin Olsen, Wearable Art Creator – Stunning designs that blend modern technology with ancient symbolism and geometric patterns. Along with beautiful […]
Little Giant Collective Presents Thread Bare: An Erotic Fiber and Textile Art Show Make your way to LGC Friday Sept 5th from 6-9pm for a collection of suggestive pieces from local sewists, weavers, knitters, crotcheters, and embroidery artists. Ranging from the lighthearted to lewd, this collection is sure to be entertaining and titillating. Featuring pieces […]
✨ Elemental Artworks by Suraya ✨ Date: September 5th, 6 – 8 PM Location: Hotel Paradox, 611 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz Experience the radiant energy of the elements through Suraya’s first public exhibition. Driftwood, seashells, crystals, yarn, moss, and shimmering colors are woven into organic compositions that embody Earth, Water, Fire, and Air. 🌊 Water […]
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