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Interested in seeing what's happening at the Tanne

Interested in seeing what's happening at the Tannery Arts Center this Holiday Season!?

Perfect for seeking out hand-made local gifts for your loved ones. Come by DEC 6th to check out all of these open galleries and studios…

Radius Gallery #127 | @radiusgallery
“Small Works” is an invitational exhibition featuring the work of local artists working in all media. As work sells, artists replenish inventory throughout the show!

Salt The Store #115 | @saltcalifornia
Sarah shows recent additions to her ever-expanding ‘Love Beads’ collection & a new shipment of pots by Karl Borgeson | @karlborgeson are on display.

River Studio #116 | @riverstudio116
All your gift-buying needs can be found here this holiday season! Stickers. jewelry, upcycled bags, prints, pillows, cards, stockings, ornaments, and more!

Studio 120 & Gallery #116
New to Studio 120, Matthew Stout’s functional vessels and planters feature a variety of clays, colors, glazes, forms, firing techniques, and surfaces.

Cosmo Chic #117 | @cosmochicsc
Lisa will be showcasing Opulenza jewelry at Cosmo Chic. Opulenza is Heirloom Quality Silver and Gemstones with a Boho Edge

Studio #105
Featuring work by resident artists: Everything and Nothing, Bree Karpavage and Jenee Gill with live music by the Grackles.

Apricity Gallery #104 | @apricitygallery
Apricity Gallery presents Encaustic works by featured artist, Karen Lorey. Influenced by her love of the ocean, surfing and the California coast,

Printmakers at the Tannery #107 | @pattpress
Featuring the works of PATT members Frank Trueba, Andrée Lebourveau, Sue Gilchrist, Ann Miya, AV Pike, Jane Gregorius, Mary Neater, Cindy Haug, Lu Lee, Bob Rocco, and Linda Craighead.

Gallery #125 | @gallery125tannery
Holiday shopping? Come peruse our new original work of all types; paintings, prints, pastels, sculpture, cards, jewelry and more!

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Excited for First Friday?! We are! Mark your Calen

Excited for First Friday?! We are! Mark your Calendar for December 6th!
Let's take a walk down memory lane with some of the fun experiences we captured from the last few... 💭📹🎨
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Interested in being apart of the next one? Join the registry and host your event at 🔜 FirstFridaySantaCruz.com ✨

Curious about what’s going on for First Friday D

Curious about what’s going on for First Friday DEC 6th in Downtown Santa Cruz!? Check this out…..

➡️ Featured Downtown Santa Cruz events:

🎄Botanic and Luxe | @botanicandluxe
Botanic and Luxe is delighted to feature the works of Brittany Ann | @oneisallart

🎄Nicely | @nicely.santacruz
Nicely is featuring all new pieces by Michelle Nicely | @michelle.nicely

🎄Felix Kulpa Gallery | @felixkulpagallery
Felix Kulpa Gallery Presents: 2 solo exhibitions- Dave Yoas | @dave_yoas_tin_art : Uncanny & Clint Imboden | @clintimboden : Thrown Away

🎄M.K. Contemporary Art | @mkcontemporary.art
All new exhibition, “Feasting on the World”, Paintings by Gene Holtan & Poems by Gary Young

🎄Artisans & agency | @artisansscruz
Artisans & agency is delighted to showcase a selection of work from the Santa Cruz Oil Painters (SCOP), the home of the happy painters!

🎄Big Basin Vineyards & Wine Bar | @bigbasinvineyards
Big Basin Vineyards Wine Bar exhibits "Flight Prints", Art Photography by John Welch | @flight_print_photos.

🎄Tumbleweed Found | @tumbleweed.found
Tumbleweed Found features Dianne Hoffmans’ | @diannehoffmanart “Passageways”

🎄The Homeless Garden Project Downtown Store | @homelessgardenproject_store
Come celebrate the season with local photographer Richard Curtin | @richardcurtin831, as well as witness a demonstration by Mary Quillin!

🎄Santa Cruz Art Expressions | @santacruzartexpressions
Step into the festive spirit at Santa Cruz Art Expressions!

Wondering what’s going on for First Friday on th

Wondering what’s going on for First Friday on the West Side? We got you covered!! There’s been lots of activity brewing on the west side…

➡️ Featured West Side Santa Cruz events:

@chrisjohnsonglass- @mozeart | Chris Mosely at Chris Johnson Glass Blowing Studio - “Come Sit by Our Fire”

@Santacruzclay | Santa Cruz Clay - Flashdance 15+ ARTISTS IN ONE PLACE - Art show flows into the eve and then we will erupt with an 80’s themed dance party with DJ Downsquarez until 11pm.

@dandhadahora | - The Institute of the Arts and Sciences: Ilê Aiyê and the Dimensions of Freedom with Dandha da Hora - Master Dancer and Teacher Performance

@Giulvezantanner |Michele Giulvezan Tanner - Fine Art Studio

@franslanting - First Friday and Open House 12/6 5-8 PM

@bottlejackwine - @tracymarieoliver | Tracy Marie Oliver Bottle Jack Winery & Silver Mountain Vineyards Tasting Room - “Art and Music at the Silver Mountain/Botle Jack Tasting Room”

Bruce Ashley - Fine Art Photo Prints from the Personal and Commercial work of Bruce Ashley | Gallery 215 in the Old Wrigley Building - follow the signs to “Bruce Ashley Photography-Gallery 215” just down the hallway from the Blitzer Gallery.

@theoldwrigleybuilding @rblitzergallery - @giulvezantanner | Group Show at R.Blitzer Gallery

Hope to see you out on the town on December 6th!

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@mkcontemporary.art “Encounter” features the w

@mkcontemporary.art “Encounter” features the work of eight artists from Santa Cruz, San Francisco and the Bay Area. This exhibit closes November 24th!

Each represents an array of artistic mediums, inviting viewers to pause, reflect, and engage with the world in a way that is both intimate and expansive.

Artists featured include:
🎨Kyoko Fischer
🎨James Groleau
🎨Laura Jacobson
🎨Katherine Levin Lau
🎨Lorraine Lawson
🎨Moto Ohtake
🎨Carrie Ann Plank
🎨Robynn Smith

The ✨OPENING RECEPTION 🥂for – Feasting on the World –
Paintings by Gene Holtan & Poems by Gary Young, will be held on Dec 6th!
Mark your calendars!

📸 @oneisallart

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This First Friday performance was a part of the we

This First Friday performance was a part of the welcoming event for new studio artist @loresaeven at @apricitygallery, Sarah Bianco’s | @paintingbybianco, studio at the Tannery Arts Center on November 1.

Dominique Nigro | @earthenergy is a lifelong performance artist and dancer of varied vocabulary. Infinitely inspired by both the mundane and fantastical, their art aims to explore the merging paradigms of these worlds by delving into the highly emotional feeling states, improvisation, and technical movement forms.

Kaitlin McSweeney | @captainmcsweeney is a multi-talented artist and cellist, with a masterfully curated portfolio showcasing numerous mediums, including mixed media pieces ranging from acrylic, charcoal, oil.

Loresaven | @loresaeven works marry the experimental, boundary-pushing elements of avant-garde fashion with the darker, more brooding sensibilities of gothic style.

First Friday is not just art on walls! We love checking out the many performances throughout the night. Save the date for First Friday on December 6!

Visit firstfridaysantacruz.com for details about upcoming events! 🔗 in bio.

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@tessahopehasty has a collection of her nature-ins

@tessahopehasty has a collection of her nature-inspired acrylic paintings on display at Artisans & agency throughout November.

Tessa’s work is infused with wild, elemental energy, inspired by her life between the sea and mountains. Her vibrant creations capture the beauty of nature in lasting ways. Don’t miss out on this chance to experience her nature-inspired art!

@artisansscruz is a go-to spot in Santa Cruz when it comes to locally crafted artworks and gifts. If you’re looking for unique, hand crafted pieces made by local hands to gift for the coming Holiday season, you’ll want to make Artisans & agency one of your must-stop shops.

What is your favorite piece at Artisans Gallery?

📸 @oneisallart

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Always a beautiful night of community and creativi

Always a beautiful night of community and creativity! 💖

📸 November 1 First Friday photos by @oneisallart

➡️ Featured events:
Mining the Plastocene at @felixkulpagallery
Encounter at @mkcontemporary.art
Immersive Audiovisual Experience featuring Basement Alchemy @visualendeavors
@tessahopehasty at @artisansscruz

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First Friday is here! 🌟 It’s an evening full

First Friday is here! 🌟 It’s an evening full of art, music and experiences! Check out our website firstfridaysantacruz.com for event details or pick up a Good Times! @goodtimessc

Ready…ENGAGE. ❤️

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Coming up this week! It’s a First Friday full of

Coming up this week! It’s a First Friday full of gorgeous visual arts, ceramics, sculpture, glass blowing and immersive experiences! 🤩 5-9pm at venues around the county.

➡️ Visit firstfridaysantacruz.com for the complete listing of events - Link in bio.

Welcome new venues Live Oak Refillery & The Nook Inclusive Salon to the tour! 🌟

@liveoakrefillery
@thenooksc

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Happy Birthday @santacruzartleague 🎉 The Santa

Happy Birthday @santacruzartleague 🎉 The Santa Cruz Art League, long time First Friday venue and one of California’s most historic arts organizations turns 105 this month! 🎉 Join them in celebrating and catch the last weekend of the Open Studios Art Tour Preview Exhibit this Saturday, October 19. They’ve been hosting the Open Studios Preview Exhibit for over 30 years! 💚 The gallery is open from 11am-5pm.

➡️ Visit their website for more info about their many artist led classes and exhibits: SCAL.org

➡️ First Friday is November 1! Visit firstfridaysantacruz.com for upcoming event info - 🔗 in bio.

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FIRST FRIDAY! 🎉 We caught the Open Studios Prev

FIRST FRIDAY! 🎉 We caught the Open Studios Preview Exhibit at the Santa Cruz Art League, Liminal Space at Cruzio, Tender Bats & Spooky Cats at Little Giant Collective and Keila Bauerlein at Lupulo! 😍 Where did you go on Friday night?

SAVE THE DATE: November 1! ⬅️
Visit firstfridaysantacruz.com for upcoming event info - 🔗 in bio.

@santacruzartleague
@openstudios.acscc
@little.giant.collective
@lupulosc
@the_hectic_eclectic_
@liminal_space_collective
@cruzio_internet

📸 @oneisallart

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Friday! 🤩 Get out and support local ART! 5-9pm

Friday! 🤩 Get out and support local ART! 5-9pm at venues around the county. ➡️ Visit firstfridaysantacruz.com for the complete listing of events - 🔗 in bio or pick up a Good Times! @goodtimessc ⬅️

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First Friday is coming in hot this week with 30+ e

First Friday is coming in hot this week with 30+ events around the county! 🔥 Visit firstfridaysantacruz.com for all the upcoming event info - 🔗 in bio.

➡️ Artists & Venues tagged in photos

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Sneak Peek of the upcoming First Friday happenings

Sneak Peek of the upcoming First Friday happenings! 😎 Keep an eye on our website as more events pop up! OCTOBER 4 is just around the corner…👀

Visit firstfridaysantacruz.com for event info - 🔗 in bio.

📸 Artists and venues tagged in photos.

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Last week’s First Friday was filled with unique

Last week’s First Friday was filled with unique events and gorgeous art! ✨ The performance at Radius directed by artist Cid Pearlman was stunning. ✨ We also visited Felix Kulpa Gallery, Santa Cruz Clay, Solaire/Paradox and Tannery Studios. Where did you go on the First Friday Art Tour? 🤩

SAVE THE DATE for October 4 and the next First Friday Santa Cruz!

Interested in being a venue or joining the artist registry? Visit firstfridaysantacruz.com for info on how to be a part of the best night of art every month! Link in bio.

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