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Have you checked out our artist registry lately? I

Have you checked out our artist registry lately? It’s loaded with gorgeous profiles of our local artists! ✨

Our artist listing is a great way to find an artist to create a custom mural or a unique piece of art for your home or if you’re a local business looking to host a First Friday event, it’s your one stop shop to find an artist to host! We even have a Performing Arts category! 🎻

Check it out at https://firstfridaysantacruz.com/artists - link in our bio ⬆️

📸 courtesy of the artists:
1 - Nathan Goldsmith
2 - Anastasiya Bachmanova
3 - Meegan Painter
4 - Guna Liekind
5 - Judi Oyama
6 - Ariel Perez
7 - Cristina Sayers
8 - Tom Brady

#firstfridaysantacruz #firstfriday #santacruz #santacruzartists #artistregistry #santacruzart

Art Spotlight: Liminal Space Collective ✨ Last

Art Spotlight: Liminal Space Collective ✨

Last week we got to talk to Weston Mossman and Wendy Frances with Liminal Space Collective about their project and upcoming event at the Circle Church and the awesome community they’re bringing together through art. ✨

We LOVE what they’re up to and can’t wait for their event on March 25! Head up to our bio for the link to read the article on our blog. ❤️

@liminal_space_collective

📸
1 - Artist @skatejunki
2 - Mural by @y0yeska
3 - Mural by @mesngr86
4 - Mural by @joffjones
5 - Art Installation in progress
6 - photo by @wendyspresso
7 - photo by Andrew O’Keefe

#artspotlight #firstfriday #firstfridaysantacruz #santacruz #santacruzart

First Friday was AMAZING last week! The night was

First Friday was AMAZING last week! The night was full of gorgeous art, poetry, music, dancing and COMMUNITY. ❤️ Save the date for April 7 - we celebrate the arts like this every month. 😆

First Friday Santa Cruz
Next up: April 7
Galleries & Art Spaces
Santa Cruz County
5-9pm

➡️ Visit firstfridaysantacruz.com to register your event, register as an artist and check out participating locations. 🔗 in bio ⬆️

Featured venues in reel:
@santacruzartleague | @djmonkearl
@radiusgallery
@anindexofmusic

Cover art @abimustapha

#firstfridaysantacruz #firstfriday

Shout out to @goodtimessc for the beautiful spread

Shout out to @goodtimessc for the beautiful spread this month! Pick up a Good Times to see all the participating venues on First Friday or visit our website firstfridaysantacruz.com to search by location and view venues on our new map! Find the link in our bio. ⬆️

Where will you go first on First Friday? 🚗💨

Cover artist @abimustapha showing @santacruzartleague 🖤

#firstfridaysantacruz #firstfriday #santacruz #santacruzart

Performance, exhibits, parties and lots of ceramic

Performance, exhibits, parties and lots of ceramics! ❤️ This month’s First Friday presents an exciting variety of art events around the county!

Visit our website to view the complete listings and plan your Friday night on the First Friday Santa Cruz Art Tour! ✨

Did we mention we have a NEW website? Browse by location, view venues on our new map feature and check out our Artist listing! 😍 Big thanks to @brooktown designs and @launchbrigade for their hard work!

Firstfridaysantacruz.com - 🔗 in bio.

#firstfridaysantacruz #firstfriday #firstfridayarttour #tgif #santacruzart

Lots of rad shows coming up next Friday…it’s F

Lots of rad shows coming up next Friday…it’s First Friday! 🎉

Check out firstfridaysantacruz.com for the complete listing! 🔗 in bio.

#firstfriday #firstfridaysantacruz #tgif #firstfridayarttour #santacruz

Happy Friday! ❤️ First Friday is just around t

Happy Friday! ❤️ First Friday is just around the corner and next month’s events are already starting to popup! ⬇️

Welcome @farwestfungi to the tour with their debut show featuring @the_local_naturalist 💛

We’re also stoked for the new exhibit, Glimpse @radiusgallery

@wild.as.elle on the Westside @theloftsantacruz

The one year anniversary party at Studio 105 @tanneryartscenter

“The View from Here” @scmartcenter

And Korean baby shoes! @santa_cruz_korean_art__ ❤️

➡️ Stay tuned to our website for more events coming up on March 3. firstfridaysantacruz.com - 🔗 in bio. ⬆️

Ready…ENGAGE!

#firstfriday #firstfridayarttour #firstfridaysantacruz #happyfriday #❤️

First Friday was 🔥 last week! It is so amazing

First Friday was 🔥 last week! It is so amazing to walk into studios and spaces filled with art lovers engaging in creativity. ❤️ Thanks to all who participated and came through!

We can’t wait for next month! Save the date - March 3 and keep an eye on our website firstfridaysantacruz.com 🌟

📸 1- @felixkulpagallery 2- Hearts for the Arts @artisansscruz by @rubyroxannedesigns 3- Printmaking Station @radiusgallery by @theircolors 4- Studio 122 @tanneryartscenter by @annacanart 5- @bigbasinvineyards 6- @theircolors

#firstfridaysantacruz #firstfriday #santacruzart

First Friday is SO much more than viewing art on w

First Friday is SO much more than viewing art on walls…it’s an interactive experience! 🤩

This months events include printmaking fun at Radius Gallery, live demos at Chris Johnson Glass Studio, a fashion show at Felix Kulpa Gallery and the 13th annual Hearts for the Arts fundraiser for arts education at Artisans & agency! 💖

And there’s so much more! Our local art spaces know how to party on First Friday! 🎉

Visit our website firstfridaysantacruz.com to check out all of the happenings - link in bio ⬅️

Ready…ENGAGE! ❤️

@artisansscruz
@chrisjohnsonglass
@radiusgallery
@felixkulpagallery
@artscouncilsc

#firstfridaysantacruz #firstfriday #fridaynight #santacruz

Getting pumped for February’s First Friday! We h

Getting pumped for February’s First Friday! We have some really great events this month around the county…even one in Davenport! 🌊

Check out our website firstfridaysantacruz.com for the complete listings…It’s easy to make a plan with our new map feature! 😍

➡️ First Friday Santa Cruz
February 3 | 5-9PM
Various locations
🔗 in bio for the listings!

#firstfridaysantacruz #firstfriday #tgif #fridaynight #santacruz #santacruzart #artnight #firstfridayarttour

Happy Friday friends! 🤩 Is it First Friday yet?

Happy Friday friends! 🤩 Is it First Friday yet? Just one more week! But while you’re anticipating the best art party of the month, check out our NEW website!! ✨We are really excited for a few new features that make planning your night on the art tour easier, including a MAP and an easy way to search for participating venues by location! 🎉🤩

➡️ firstfridaysantacruz.com - 🔗 in bio.

BIG thanks goes out to @launchbrigade for creating this new site, especially @brooktown for being the ultimate rock star website developer and making so much magic happen! ✨😘

Also thanks to Santa Cruz Economic development, @artscouncilsc and an anonymous donor for kicking in funding for this huge project. ❤️

We can’t wait to see you all out on the First Friday Santa Cruz Art Tour! ❤️

#firstfriday #firstfridaysantacruz #firstfridayarttour #tgif #fridaynight #santacruz

So much to see and EXPERIENCE on a First Friday ni

So much to see and EXPERIENCE on a First Friday night! Santa Cruz is alive with ART! Get out and see for yourself on January 6! ✨

Visit firstfridaysantacruz.com - 🔗 in bio for the list of participating locations and all the details about their First Friday events. ✨

#firstfridaysantacruz #firstfriday #firstfridayarttour #tgif #januaryevents #santacruz

Coming up! It’s the First Friday night of 2023 a

Coming up! It’s the First Friday night of 2023 and First Friday Santa Cruz is popping off with fresh art events featuring new art exhibits, live music and refreshments. 5-9PM in art spaces around the county. ✨

Check the listings on our website for all the events and details! firstfridaysantacruz.com - link in bio ⬅️

📷 Featured Artists & Venues:
1. Michael Van Huffel at Treehouse @treehousedispensary_sc
2. Susan Leone Howe at Big Basin Tasting Room @bigbasinvineyards
3. Jeff Arnett at Curated Gallery @curatedbythesea
4. Amanda Hess at Studio 105 @tanneryartscenter
5. Bree Karpavage at Studio 105 @tanneryartscenter
6. Sierra Siemer At Minnow Arts @minnow.arts
7. Victoria Galitzine at Artisans & agency @artisansscruz
8. Beth Shields at Gallery 125 @gallery125tannery

Start the new year off supporting the arts! Happy New Year! 🎉

#firstfridaysantacruz #firstfriday #santacruz #fridaynight #firstfridayarttour #firstfridayartwalk #happynewyear

First Friday Santa Cruz art spaces are open this w

First Friday Santa Cruz art spaces are open this weekend hosting holiday sales! Art makes the best gifts! ✨

➡️ Here’s a short list of shops hosting holiday gift sales with goods from our local artists:

@radiusgallery
@saltcalifornia
@curatedbythesea
@artisansscruz
@botanicandluxe
@stripesantacruz
@rrevv
@bigbasinvineyards
@capitolawinebar
@treehousedispensary_sc
@scmartcenter

Shop small & support local art! ❤️

➡️ SAVE THE DATE: First Friday is JANUARY 6! Visit our website link in bio - firstfridaysantacruz.com for more info. ✨

Thank You all for a great year of First Fridays! Wishing you all happy and safe holidays. ❤️

@downtownsantacruz
@tanneryartscenter

#firstfridaysantacruz #firstfriday #holidayshopping #supportthearts

It’s all about the gifts! This months First Frid

It’s all about the gifts! This months First Friday is stacked full of Artisan gift shows! 🎁

View all of the First Friday events on our website firstfridaysantacruz.com - link in bio. ⬆️

#firstfridaysantacruz #firstfriday #santacruz #fridaynight #artisangifts #holidayshopping #tgif

FIRST FRIDAY SANTA CRUZ - December 2! ❤️ Over

FIRST FRIDAY SANTA CRUZ - December 2! ❤️ Over 30 participating venues across the county!

Visit our website link in our bio to check out the list of events with all the details. firstfridaysantacruz.com ⬅️

Featured artists: @thewiredwoman showing at OXY Salon, @madelinejewelry showing @17thave.artists and @bethshields7903 showing @gallery125tannery @tanneryartscenter

#firstfridaysantacruz #firstfriday #firstfridaydecember #santacruz