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Spotlight on ART! ✨ One of Santa Cruz’s newest

Spotlight on ART! ✨ One of Santa Cruz’s newest public art installations, “Dancing Waters” designed by local artist Maha Taitano and directed by Kathleen Crocetti (Community Arts & Empowerment) was unveiled on the River Front parking garage in August.

The 480 sq ft mosaic is a beautiful portrayal of water culture in Santa Cruz and pays homage to our Pacific Islander & Ohlone roots. 🌊🏄🏽‍♀️🐟

The project funded by the CARD (City Arts Recovery Design) Program sought to empower and uplift BIPOC artists in the community.

“This project supports culture and community and the essence of home - the public gets to participate and have ownership and pride - it helps bring peace and connection to people and especially with diverse people.” - Maha Taitano ✨

Read the full article at the link in our bio. ⬆️

@maha_taitano
@kathleencrocetti
@santacruzcityarts

#publicart #bipocartist #santacruzart #santacruz #firstfriday #firstfridaysantacruz #artspotlight

The First Friday Artist Registry features over 100

The First Friday Artist Registry features over 100 local artists! 🤩 Whether you’re a venue planning your First Friday event and looking for an artist to host or an art lover looking for a special piece, this beautiful directory of artists is a great resource! 🌟

➡️ Click the link in our bio - https://firstfridaysantacruz.com/artists

Thanks to @brooktown and @launchbrigade for the amazing website! 💎

1. Sarah Bianco @paintingbybianco
2. Shane Hill @shanehillart
3. Genna Brown @lagunajewelry
4. Kristin Gustavson @kristingustavsonfineart
5. Lisa Fulmer @lisafoodartlife
6. Heidi Montoya @heidiraymontoya
7. Lisset Lopez @art_monalisset
8. Janet Allinger @jallinger

#firstfridaysantacruz #firstfriday #santacruz #santacruzartists #santacruzart #firstfridayevents

FIRST FRIDAY SANTA CRUZ ✨ ➡️ Go to firstfri

FIRST FRIDAY SANTA CRUZ ✨

➡️ Go to firstfridaysantacruz.com to view the complete listing of events. Link in bio. ⬅️

@visitsantacruz
@downtownsantacruz
@artscouncilsc
@tanneryartscenter
@goodtimessc
@lookoutsantacruz

#firstfriday #firstfridaysantacruz #tgif #fridaynight #firstfridayarttour #arttour #artwalk #santacruz #santacruzart #santacruzartists

Our fave Friday night is coming up this week! 🤩

Our fave Friday night is coming up this week! 🤩 First Friday Santa Cruz is here with art exhibits, performances and events around the county. 🖤

Visit firstfridaysantacruz.com for the complete list of events and get ready to engage in the creative culture of Santa Cruz!✨ Link in bio ⬆️

Featured Venues:
💎 @minnow.arts | @nathan_louis_valensky
💎 @mkcontemporary.art | @dana.weigand
💎 @chrisjohnsonglass | Dan Woodell
💎 @treehousedispensary_sc | @rosecoloredchels.art
💎 @bigbasinvineyards | @merlynsuem
💎 @pattpress | AV Pike
💎 @santa_cruz_korean_art__
💎 @mkcontemporary.art | @dag_weiser
💎 @homelessgardenproject_store | @beehappy_today

@tanneryartscenter
@downtownsantacruz
@visitsantacruz

#firstfridaysantacruz #firstfriday #fridaynight #tgif #santacruz #santacruzart

Upcoming events are already popping up on firstfri

Upcoming events are already popping up on firstfridaysantacruz.com 👁️

✨ Welcome new venue @get__faded hosting “A Night Under the Stars” featuring the fine photography of @innerst8_pictures

✨ Satori Open Mic on the Westside - a night of poetry and performance photography.

✨ “Perpetual Bloom: A Ceramic Garden” at @mudgalleryofstudioceramics

✨ Pottery Seconds Sale @scmartcenter

✨ “The Art of Sparkle” featuring the work of 11 jewelry artists @art_of_santacruz_gallery

✨ “Birds, Birns and Borbs” @santacruzmuseum

Keep an 👁️ on our website for more events on First Friday, September 1! ✨

@visitsantacruz
@contentmag

#firstfridaysantacruz #firstfriday #firstfridayarttour #tgif #santacruz #santacruzart #santacruzartists

Just a little taste of the amazing work from the l

Just a little taste of the amazing work from the local artists inside the First Friday Artist Registry. 👁️

The registry is a great resource for anyone looking for an artist to commission, buy an original work from or to host at a First Friday event!💜

Check out the full list on our website…it’s the largest online registry of artists in Santa Cruz County! 👁️

Link in bio - firstfridaysantacruz.com/artists 💜

🖼️
1. Tori Elle Chen Naim
2. Mystik Magik
3. Jen Slinger
4. Jim Potterton
5. Cyndi Reader
6. Laura Staats
7. Allegra Bick-Maurischat
8. Melinda Vahradian
9. Joohee Kim Miller
10. Matt Hill

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

First Friday had all the summer feels. 💖 Thanks

First Friday had all the summer feels. 💖 Thanks to everyone who came out and participated!

See you next month on September 1!

Visit our website firstfridaysantacruz.com for updates and events - link in bio. ⬆️

🎞️ clips from The Loft Salon & Spa, Salt, Studio 105, Printmakers at the Tannery and Curated Gallery.

#firstfriday #firstfridaysantacruz #thankyou #santacruz #santacruzart

FIRST FRIDAY SANTA CRUZ ✨ Visit our website lin

FIRST FRIDAY SANTA CRUZ ✨

Visit our website link in bio for the full line up of art events around the county - firstfridaysantacruz.com ❤️

First Friday Partners:
@downtownsantacruz
@tanneryartscenter
@artscouncilsc
@visitsantacruz
@choosesantacruz
@launchbrigade
@goodtimessc
@contentmag

#firstfridaysantacruz #firstfriday #santacruz #santacruzart #santacruzartists #tgif #fridaynight #art

First Friday! A night full of art, performance and

First Friday! A night full of art, performance and culture! Visit our website for all the event details and make your plan to explore the arts in Santa Cruz. 💎

firstfridaysantacruz.com - 🔗 in bio.

#firstfriday #firstfridaysantacruz #tgif #fridaynight #santacruz #santacruzart

A flower-filled First Friday is coming up next wee

A flower-filled First Friday is coming up next week! 🌻

Come through Santa Cruz county on the First Friday Art Tour and soak in all the creative summer goodness - August 4, 5-9pm at various galleries and art spaces.☀️

Find the full event schedule on our website firstfridaysantacruz.com - 🔗 in bio.

@downtownsantacruz
@tanneryartscenter

#firstfridaysantacruz #firstfriday #tgif #fridaynight #art #santacruz

“Engaging the community in radical, unfamiliar a

“Engaging the community in radical, unfamiliar and thought provoking performance…” The work of Indexical, a true hub for musical artistry in Santa Cruz, giving lovers and performers of experimental music a stage. 🎼

Read more about Indexical in our latest blog post where we talk to Andrew Smith, founder and former Executive Director about Indexical’s history, evolution and Andrew’s new job at The Lab in San Francisco.

Link in bio ⬆️

@anindexofmusic
@thelabsf
@functime

#artspotlight #firstfriday #firstfridaysantacruz #indexical #performanceart

All the things! Incredible art, music, performance

All the things! Incredible art, music, performance and COMMUNITY showing up and supporting local art on First Friday.✨ Thanks for coming out!

Let’s do it again on August 4! ❤️

@tanneryartscenter
@radiusgallery
@apricitygallery
@curatedbythesea
@minnow.arts
@downtownsantacruz

#firstfridaysantacruz #firstfriday #santacruzart #santacruzartists #santacruz

✨ FIRST FRIDAY SANTA CRUZ ✨ Check the event l

✨ FIRST FRIDAY SANTA CRUZ ✨

Check the event listings at firstfridaysantacruz.com & get ready to immerse yourself in the creative culture of our community. ✨

🔗 in bio.

@downtownsantacruz
@tanneryartscenter
@visitsantacruz
@lookoutsantacruz
@goodtimessc
@contentmag

#firstfriday #firstfridaysantacruz #santacruz #santacruzart #santacruzartists #fridaynight #tgif #art #creativeculture #immerseyourself

FIRST FRIDAY ✨ Performance, cultural art, glass

FIRST FRIDAY ✨ Performance, cultural art, glass blowing & pottery demos, installations, sculpture…this month is full of gorgeous exhibits! 🔥

Visit our website, firstfridaysantacruz.com to view the events and plan your evening experiencing the ART of Santa Cruz. ✨

📸
1. @picking_up_sticks_ @minnow.arts
2. @little.giant.collective
3. @_esachabe at @radiusgallery
4. @rblitzergallery
5. @paintedladder at @africanrootssocialclub
6. @brodyalbert at @gravy_gallery
7. @rosecoloredchels.art at @treehousedispensary_sc
8. @indigoandvine at @botanicandluxe
9. @ucscias
10. @picking_up_sticks_ at @minnow.arts

Thanks goes out to our partners this year:
@artscouncilsc
@tanneryartscenter
@downtownsantacruz
@launchbrigade
@contentmag
@visitsantacruz
@choosesantacruz
@goodtimessc

#firstfriday #firstfridaysantacruz #santacruz #santacruzart #santacruzartists #tgif

Another epic First Friday is taking shape and we’re excited for the incredible lineup of events coming up on July 7! 💫

Visit our website link in bio - firstfridaysantacruz.com for the complete listing and start mapping out your First Friday evening! 🚘💨

📸
1. Edward Martinez III @nextspacesc
2. @yourlocaldarrah @saltcalifornia
3. @scmartcenter
4. @rosecoloredchels.art @treehousedispensary_sc
5. @marymaytartaro @felixkulpagallery
6. @aliswhitman @midtownmodernsc
7. Peter Koronakos @artisansscruz
8. @midtownmodernsc
9. Zach Rudolph @chrisjohnsonglass
10. @wendyartsstudio @gallery125tannery

#firstfriday #firstfridaysantacruz #santacruz #santacruzartists #santacruzart

✨ Art Spotlight: Felix Kulpa Gallery ✨ Recent

✨ Art Spotlight: Felix Kulpa Gallery ✨

Recently renovated with a new director, Felix Kulpa Gallery brings a by-gone Santa Cruz energy to this architectural treasure Downtown. In our latest blog post, we recap our conversation with gallery director/curator Mary Tartaro about the changes to the space, sustaining the authenticity of this 20+ year old gallery and their current exhibit, “Transformed by Fire.”

Read the article, “Something Old, Something New” at the link in our bio.✨

@felixkulpagallery
@marymaytartaro
@downtownsantacruz

First Friday is coming up on July 7! Visit our website for the list of events. ❤️

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1. First Friday director @bree.karpavage tries out the furniture set made entirely of nails by @lynndau
2. @marymaytartaro behind a piece by @rebalovesyou_
3. Detail of piece @rebalovesyou_
4. Piece by @vialajack

#firstfridaysantacruz #firstfriday #santacruzgallery #santacruz #downtownsantacruz