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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

First Friday Santa Cruz is coming up on December 2

First Friday Santa Cruz is coming up on December 2 and it’s full of artisan gift shows for the holidays! ♥️

Visit our website firstfridaysantacruz.com for the full list of events with all the details - 🔗 in bio.

#firstfridaysantacruz #firstfriday #firstfridayarttour #holidayshopping #holidaygifts #artisangifts

Cruising through art spaces on First Friday! 😍

Cruising through art spaces on First Friday! 😍

Next one is DEC 2! 🌟

@tanneryartscenter
@abram_ramal
@saltcalifornia
@apricitygallery
@minnow.arts

#firstfridaysantacruz #firstfriday #firstfridayarttour

Tonight! 🌟 5-9pm at art spaces around the count

Tonight! 🌟 5-9pm at art spaces around the county! Check the event listings on our website, firstfridaysantacruz.com, pick up a @goodtimessc and watch our stories to find all things happening in the art scene tonight!

Ready…ENGAGE! ❤️

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

New works are popping up in our local art spaces a

👁 A little post Halloween fun courtesy of local

👁 A little post Halloween fun courtesy of local artist @dag_weiser 👁 Have you seen his art installation on Market Street? 👁

First Friday is this week! Check out the listings on our website, 🔗 in bio…lots of great art exhibits open + a few with a little ghostly spooky flair. 🖤

#firstfriday #firstfridaysantacruz #firstfridayarttour #arttour #santacruz #santacruzart #santacruzcounty #tgif

FIRST FRIDAY - NOV 4 🌻 The events are stacking

FIRST FRIDAY - NOV 4 🌻

The events are stacking up on our website! Visit firstfridaysantacruz.com to see what’s coming up - 🔗 in bio.

Featured artist Hedwig Heerschop showing @bigbasinvineyards downtown.✨

#firstfriday #firstfridaysantacruz #firstfridayarttour

Last Friday was popping with art events! 🌟 Wher

Last Friday was popping with art events! 🌟 Where did you go on First Friday?

Thanks for getting out to explore and support the arts! ❤️

Next First Friday is November 4…save the date! ⬅️

Video and photo features:
@anindexofmusic
@radiusgallery
@tanneryartscenter
@curatedbythesea
@gravy_gallery

#firstfridaysantacruz #firstfriday

Where are you headed tonight on the FIRST FRIDAY A

Where are you headed tonight on the FIRST FRIDAY ART TOUR?? 🌟

➡️ @mozeart glass demos @treehousedispensary_sc ??

➡️ The exTANt sound experience and @radiusgallery at @tanneryartscenter ??

➡️ Downtown galleries and art spaces??

➡️ Check the full listing of over 30 participating venues across the county on our website 🔗 in bio - firstfridaysantacruz.com - There are SO many great events happening TONIGHT!! 🤩

Ready…ENGAGE ❤️

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