We moved Nicely: 1349 Pacific Ave. With all the dedication to the unexpected move, there is still more to do before we open. Nicely, gallery, decor and design will be […]
The 4th Annual Live Oak Jack Rabbit art, athletic, music, and food festival will take place on 4/26 at Shoreline Middle School! Event participants and the LOJR panel of judges […]
Physical Illusions Disappear-Mindful Concepts Remain Intact Make us your first stop on First Friday May 2 for Happy Hour from 4-7 pm and celebrate the alumni artists of the San […]
Join us for this special First Friday event commemorating Kuumbwa Jazz’s 50th anniversary. Enjoy the premiere of Celebrating Creativity, an exhibit spanning 50 years of Kuumbwa archives, including posters, photos, […]
Stripe is thrilled to rejoin the First Friday art tour! We are kicking things off with a show featuring the vibrant, intricate collages of Katell Le Bourdonnec, and a pop-up […]
Big fun can come in small packages! Micro May will magnify your curiosity with naturalists who specialize in the science of small. All month long, the Museum’s Public Programs will […]
Join Live Oak Refillery for this epic event with Building for Generations, Shared Adventures and MBHTC! So much cool art and gifts from these amazing, artistic and dedicated individuals. Come […]
Since 1955, the Santa Cruz Art League’s High School Show has been providing one of the only professional gallery exhibitions for high school-age artists in the county. Students from public, […]
Join us on Thursday, May 2nd 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 […]
"Ancient Traditions / Modern Arts : Metals and Textiles" Born out of the love of working with our hands. April 9 - May 11, 2025 Born out of the love […]
Bridget Henry is a California based printmaker known for her hand carved woodcuts. Her work often explores the intersections of nature, perception, and transformation. Drawing from both ecological themes and […]
Donna Maurillo Photography | Visions from My Third Eye Visual art is music for our eyes. It can make us feel empathy, wonder, happiness, love, sadness, and all the other […]
Michael Leeds hosts a Spring Open House! He will unveil his newest creation, the "Space Cowboy." It is an interplanetary, interdimensional object with a time-travel option from the factory. Hold […]
Photo: Artist Frankie Romero May FIRST FRIDAY at TREEHOUSE! It's May, and the days are longer & warmer! Come celebrate Spring being in full swing with us! Stop by & […]
We, Joseph Jason Santiago LaCour and Rica Smith de la Luz aka Sacred Poets invite visitors to our new exhibit Mud, Blood and Jungle Juice: A Retrospective, featuring photos and […]
Featured artist, Elizabeth Lee is a Hapa abstract painter working primarily in acrylics. Elizabeth often blends imagery from her Chinese heritage with more contemporary styles and themes. She loves abstraction […]
The Underground Network:Magic of Mycelium May 2-June 28,2025 Receptions for the artists: May2 and June 6 from 5 to 8pm Gallery Hours: Thurs-Sun 11 to 6pm Free and open to […]
In a society obsessed with shiny newness, there are those who are instead drawn to crusty found objects reclaimed from the dark underbelly of our throw-away culture. Sometimes these things […]
Sure! Here’s a polished announcement you can use: ⸻ First Friday at Santa Cruz Art Expressions Friday, May 2 | 5–9 PM Pacific Avenue, Downtown Santa Cruz Join us for […]
Join us for The Contemporary Nude, an evening of figure-focused charcoal drawings and oil paintings by local artists Pedro Rodriguez and Emmanuel Cervantes Mejia. The work was developed through ongoing […]
Studio 105 presents new work by resident artist Jenee Gill. Pop by the Tannery for a night of art!
The Arts Council Santa Cruz County and the Santa Cruz County Office of Education teamed up again to organize the annual Youth Art Exhibit at the Santa Cruz County Government […]
Friday, May 2nd 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. FREE Theme: Honoring All Mothers Join us for a heart-centered evening as we honor all mothers—birth mothers, chosen mothers, Earth Mother, and the […]
Join us for an inspiring evening of art, wine, and live music at our First Friday exhibit featuring the captivating mixed media work of Janet Trenchard. Janet's paintings are rooted […]
We’re celebrating the beauty of nature through the eyes of Carissa Rose, our former store manager and dear friend! While she won’t be there in person, her stunning giclée prints […]
First Friday of May at MK Contemporary Art - May 2, 6 to 8 PM In partnership with Santa Cruz Pride, honoring the 50th Anniversary Celebration, "Here to Eternity", a […]
Come join us on First Friday, May 2, and see our May Flower Show. Work by PATT printmakers Jane Gregorius, Mary Neater, Janis O'Driscoll, Cindy Haug, Andrée LeBourveau, and Linda […]
"My quilts are a chance for me to learn from my materials and to give them a second life. Most of my fabric is sourced second-hand from places like the […]
First Friday at the Homeless Garden Project Store Featuring Sylvia Valentine’s “HeartFelt & Found” Mixed Media Floral Art Friday, May 2 | 6:00–8:30 PM 1338 Pacific Ave., Downtown Santa Cruz […]
Little Giant Collective presents Out of Office - Works by Mike Bencze Since 2016, Mike Bencze has been documenting hiking trips and interpreting landscapes through illustration and silkscreen prints. His […]
First Friday in May at Gallery 125 at the Tannery is coming up soon! May 2 from 6 pm to 8pm. Paintings, prints, sculpture, jewelry, cards, etc., in all sizes […]
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