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<p>Artwork from local artists displayed on the First and Fifth floors of the County Government Center building.</p>

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Spotlight on Art: ✨ Take a look inside the sight

Spotlight on Art: ✨ Take a look inside the sights & sounds of the new public art installations at the Tannery Arts Center in our new blog post “Sights & Sounds of Public Art.” ✨

Developed and created over the past 18 months, these new large scale art installations represent local artist's takes on community connection, movement, health and the environment. Both stunning and intriguing these thoughtfully curated works of art are a must see. 👁️

"Public art when thoughtfully placed, in a curatorial context, contains an intrinsic power to engage and inspire people from all backgrounds and ages contributing to the overall well-being & vitality of humanity and fostering a more inclusive and equitable society." - Mercedes Lewis, "A Home for the Arts" project manager and Tannery Arts Center Program Manager

➡️ Find the full article on our website firstfridaysantacruz.com - 🔗 in bio. ⬅️

@tanneryartscenter
@maha_taitano
@briansarinova
@marymaytartaro
@heejinlee1
@ohtakemoto
@extant.tannery
@abimustapha
@radiusgallery
@artscouncilsc
@choosesantacruz

The events are being listed for First Friday on Ju

The events are being listed for First Friday on June 2! 🤩 Check out our website firstfridaysantacruz.com for a look into the happenings coming up! Link in bio 🌟

First Friday Santa Cruz
Friday - June 2 | 5-9pm
At Venues around the county ⬅️

Ready…ENGAGE ❤️

🎞️ cover photo: Aaron Samuel Mulenga at the Institute of Arts & Sciences UCSC. Additional featured artists/venues Danny Fernandez at Studio 105, Cova Street Art at the Tannery Arts Center, 17th Ave Studios, Russell Brutschté at Wallflower, Jeff Canham at Minnow Arts, Little Giant Collective, SCM Art Center, EV&NO.

#upcoming #firstfriday #firstfridaysantacruz #santacruz #santacruzart #santacruzartists #fridaynight #tgif #artevents

A beautiful night witnessing the creative genius i

A beautiful night witnessing the creative genius in Santa Cruz! ✨ First Friday was alive with art events and engaging artists. ✨

Thanks everyone for coming out to support and enjoy! ❤️

Save the date for the next one - June 2! 🌟

📸 @jakejthomasphoto

1. @amanda_payne at @little.giant.collective
2. @genoabrown and student at @everyonesmusicschool
3. @apurchin at @radiusgallery
4. @evandno at @tanneryartscenter
5. @linda_cover @radiusgallery
6. @jcanham at @minnow.arts
7. @madison.wanamaker at Studio 105 @tanneryartscenter
8. @bloodonbrushes at @little.giant.collective
9. @followthesunart at @wallflowersantacruz

#firstfriday #firstfridaysantacruz #fridaynight #santacruz #santacruzart #savethedate

It’s an action packed First Friday! So much more

It’s an action packed First Friday! So much more then art on walls! 🤩 Check out all of the event listings on our website, firstfridaysantacruz.com 🌟

A few exciting events ⬇️

🌟 Paint Jam Vol III @tanneryartscenter
🌟 Live glass blowing @chrisjohnsonglass
🌟 After hours @santacruzmuseum
🌟 Interactive painting @thevisionsanctuary
🌟 FashionTeens encore show @curatedbythesea
🌟 Meet & Greet @art_of_santacruz_gallery
🌟 Live music @everyonesmusicschool featuring @genoabrown

➡️ And SO. MUCH. MORE!

Ready…ENGAGE! ❤️

#firstfridaysantacruz #firstfriday #tgif #santacruzart #santacruz

Looking forward to First Friday night! Have you ch

It’s a First Friday full of whimsy and springtim

It’s a First Friday full of whimsy and springtime vibes coming up next week on May 5. 🌷☀️

Mark your calendar and take a peek at all of the awesome art event listings on our website firstfridaysantacruz.com - 🔗 in bio. 🩷🩵💛

📸 1 - @madison.wanamaker at Studio 105 @tanneryartscenter
2 - @jcanham at @minnow.arts
3 - @dilirius at @treehousedispensary_sc
4 - @kellicorp at Santa Cruz Art Expressions
5 - @victoriagalitzineart at @artisansscruz
6 - @followthesunart at @wallflowersantacruz
7 - @_future_people at @terraandself
8 - @johnmckinleyart at @bigbasinvineyards
9 - @sierraevans.creativestudio at @theloftsantacruz
10 - @wendyspresso at @liminal_space_collective

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

Strike a pose! 🌟 The 2023 FashionTeens runway s

Strike a pose! 🌟 The 2023 FashionTeens runway show presented an impressive array of designs in March at the Rio Theater.

Over 50 middle and high school students in Santa Cruz County showed off their work inspired by themes of social justice, climate change, LGBTQ rights, mental health awareness and more using 50% recycled materials and their creative, inventive imaginations. 💫

Read the article on our blog at firstfridaysantacruz.com/news - link in bio - and save the date for First Friday, May 5! 💫 You’ll have another chance to see their designs, meet the students and find out more about their inspiration at Curated Contemporary Gallery as FashionTeens presents “The Living Fashion Museum.”

FashionTeens is produced by the Santa Cruz Office of Education with support from many community organizations, businesses, artists and teachers. Thanks Tina Brown for sharing with us and being a part of this inspiring program for Santa Cruz teens! ✨

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1) “Rights!” modeled and designed by Marley - photo by Sean McLean
2) “Peace” modeled and designed by Pookla - photo by Crystal Birns
3)”Banned Books Part 1” modeled and designed by Genevieve - photo by Crystal Birns
4) “Rainbow Shine” modeled and designed by Brian - photo by Sean McLean
5) “Put It On My Tab” modeled and designed by Palauma - photo by Crystal Birns
6) “Avant-Guarded” modeled and designed by Braelyn - photo by Sean McLean
7) “Where’s the News?” modeled by Max and designed by Jasper - photo by Sean McLean

@fashionteens.santacruz
@ilkastyle
@riotheatresantacruz
@curatedbythesea

#fashionteens #santacruz #fashionteenssantacruz #firstfriday #firstfridaysantacruz #arteducation #youthart #fashiondesign

Meet the artists, listen to them talk about their

Meet the artists, listen to them talk about their work, and experience the new public art on the Tannery Arts Center campus.

Gather in the Salz Lezin Memorial Garden by the Arts Council offices at 2 pm. From there we’ll tour the campus, and complete the artist talks with refreshments at Radius Gallery.

A series of public art projects produced by Arts Council Santa Cruz County in partnership with Radius Gallery, First Friday Art Tour, the City of Santa Cruz Economic Development, John Stewart Company, and Artspace.

exTANt - @extant.tannery
APPERCEPTION - @maha_taitano
SENTINELS - @briansarinova
SOLACE - @marymaytartaro
UNLIMITED LANGUAGE - @heejinlee1
THE NATURE OF COMMUNITY - @abimustapha
PAINT JAM - @augiewk
CREATED TO CREATE - @soulbextion
SHADOWS OF LIGHT - @caitlinfullam
STELLAR MOTION - Moto Ohtake

@artscouncilsc
@artspaceusa
@choosesantacruz
@radiusgallery
@firstfridaysantacruz

Reposted • @tanneryartscenter

#centerthearts #artscenter #artistsatthecenter #publicart #murals #sculpture #communityengagement

About last Friday…✨✨✨ Thanks for coming o

About last Friday…✨✨✨

Thanks for coming out to support artists and small business! Save the date for next month - Friday, May 5! ❤️

📸 courtesy the artists & venues tagged in each photo.

#firstfriday #firstfridaysantacruz #santacruzart #santacruzartists

Just a sample of some of the stunning work on disp

Just a sample of some of the stunning work on display for First Friday! From Davenport to Capitola to Ben Lomond and everything in between, Santa Cruz county is stacked with art events! 🖤

Head over to our website to find the list of participating venues with all the details on the events and artists. Firstfridaysantacruz.com - 🔗 in bio. ❤️

Venues + Artists (if available) are tagged in Photos.

#firstfridaysantacruz #firstfriday #tgif #supportthearts #arttour #artwalk #fridaynight #santacruz #santacruzart

FIRST FRIDAY SANTA CRUZ - April 7 | 5-9pm ✨ 30+

FIRST FRIDAY SANTA CRUZ - April 7 | 5-9pm ✨

30+ Venues across the county! Check out all of the event listings on our website firstfridaysantacruz.com - link in bio - and try out our new map feature!📍

Ready…ENGAGE! ✨

@contentmag @tanneryartscenter @artscouncilsc @downtownsantacruz

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

Artists and Venues are getting ready for First Fri

Artists and Venues are getting ready for First Friday coming up NEXT week! Over 20 spaces will be open featuring dozens of local artists! ❤️

This month we welcome these new venues to the tour! 🎉
@lizpotz
@front_st_vintage
@terraandself
@faustdowntown
@thevisionsanctuary
@kellicorp
@art_of_santacruz_gallery

➡️ Visit our website for the full list of participating venues - firstfridaysantacruz.com - 🔗 in bio.

Ready…ENGAGE! 🖤

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

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

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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