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Explore the lively Santa Cruz County art scene every month on the First Friday Art Tour!
First Friday is SEPTEMBER 5 ✨
Register your event here ⬇️

Have you spent time at the @scmartcenter ?! If you

Have you spent time at the @scmartcenter ?! If you haven’t, pin this on your bucket list of places to visit for First Friday.

We had the pleasure of stopping by this past First Friday for the Black & White + One event! There was such an air of community in this gem of a space.

Interested in hosting your next event with First Friday? -> https://firstfridaysantacruz.com/participate/host-an-event/ or tap the link in our bio!

Have you been to @rblitzergallery in @theoldwrigle

Have you been to @rblitzergallery in @theoldwrigleybuilding on the west side? We stopped in on First Friday this month and as always, adored every moment of the stunning gallery.

The R. Blitzer gallery is open Wednesday - Saturday 1pm - 4pm — add it to your bucket list of places to see on First Friday! 📋✅

Want to host your next event with First Friday? Tap the link in our bio or go to https://firstfridaysantacruz.com/participate/host-an-event/

We had such a wonderful time checking out the art

We had such a wonderful time checking out the art all over Santa Cruz county for First Friday! Where did you go?

We went to
@scmartcenter
@ucscias
@rblitzergallery
@3brossantacruz
@northcoasttintypes

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Interested in hosting your next event with First Friday? -> tap the link in our bio, or go to http://FirstFridaySantaCruz.com/participate/host-an-event/

Westside on first Friday! ❤️✨ Bottle Jack

Westside on first Friday! ❤️✨

Bottle Jack Winery | @bottlejackwine  Art and Wine at Bottle Jack – showcasing works by Sandra Cherk
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3 Bros Westside | @3bros.santacruz Lit & Local: First Friday at 3 Bros w/ Greenfingaz Farmz — live music and local mart vendors
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Santa Cruz Maker Studios | @santacruzmakerstudios Family Maker Day — hands-on creativity with sewing, woodshop, 3D printing, and more.
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R. Blitzer Gallery (R. Blitzer Real Estate) | @rblitzergallery  elegant watercolors and oils by Isobel George, a rare chance to see and collect original works by legendary Santa Cruz artist Futzie Nutzle known for his subversive wit and sharp social commentary, hand carved Indonesian imports and more fine art
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Institute of Arts & Sciences (UCSC IAS) | @ucscias  Weather and the Whale — exhibitions connecting climate research and commissioned artworks.
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Santa Cruz Clay (SC Clay) | @santacruzclay  10+ emerging and established artists of many mediums! Feast your souls upon our objects of desire.
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Santa Cruz Recording Studios | @santacruzrecording  First Friday Sound Sessions — live music performances paired with rotating visual art in studio space
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The Painted Cork | @painted_cork_santacruz Curated art show featuring multiple local artists!
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Want to see what else is going on for First Friday?! Check out https://firstfridaysantacruz.com/events/ or tap the link in our bio!

Downtown Santa Cruz always has some great events t

Downtown Santa Cruz always has some great events to check out for First Friday, what’s on your itinerary?

The Santa Cruz County Government Center | @countyofsantacruz

North Coast Tintypes | @northcoasttintypes
Grand Opening of North Coast Tintypes studio on Squid Row!

The Vision Sanctuary | @thevisionsanctuary
Solarpunk Potentials by @taylorseamount

Felix Kulpa Gallery | @felixkulpagallery A True Thing Which Can Kill You — a multidisciplinary group exhibition

Stripe the Store | @stripethestore @b.rounds – Santa Cruz Landscapes

Minnow Arts | @minnow.arts Don’t Forget the Laundry by @agualunaromeo

Santa Cruz Art Expressions | @santacruzartexpressions Feature Artist @KelliFoss_Studio + curated guest works

Om Gallery | @omgallery_santacruz First Friday Flow – Live art by Tie Dye Kid + ’70s pop-soul radio

Tumbleweed Found | @tumbleweed.found SHE WORE IT LIKE POETRY: The Wearable Art of K. Lee Manuel (1936–2003) ANNA ONEGLIA: RETURNING

Broprints Screen Printing | @broprintsscreenprinting Broprints’ Staff Art Mix Up

Big Basin Vineyards | @bigbasinvineyards Landscape Paintings by @sarah.orre.artist

M.K. Contemporary Art | mkcontemporary.art 5‑Year Anniversary Showcase of local/regional visual artists

Solaire | @hotelparadox - @solaire_sc Visual Meditations by @rachelcorvese.art

Homeless Garden Project | homelessgardenproject_store First Friday at HGP Store — featuring @scdesigner17 Nana Montgomery

Want to see what else is going on for First Friday on August 1st? Check out https://firstfridaysantacruz.com/events/ or tap the link in our bio!

This month, we have some incredible venues partici

This month, we have some incredible venues participating in the Santa Cruz Mountains for First Friday!

Upcoming events include:

@kenny_the_timber_artisan, - Woodworker Extraordinaire
@barbarabrundage - Fine Art Floral Photographer
@marciawilliamsart - Watercolor & Nature Painter

Are each showcasing their works at @homebyzinnias from 5:00pm - 8:00pm

The @scmartcenter is showcasing Black & White + One, The theme explored in this exhibit challenged artists to create works using a limited color palate—black, white and one additional color from 5:00pm - 7:00pm

@santacruzeyebrows presents @white_rabbit_ink_, showcasing amazing pieces by the extremely talented Cheyanne Faye Donald from 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Want to see what else is going on for First Friday on August 1st? Check out https://firstfridaysantacruz.com/events/ or tap the link in our bio!

Where will you go first?!

@homelessgardenproject_store has the best gifts! P

@homelessgardenproject_store has the best gifts! Products in their store are had made by program trainees and sourced locally from the @homelessgardenproject farm here in Santa Cruz 🪻🐝

There’s a wide range of all natural bath and body products, organic foods, and beverages…something for everyone! 🥂🎁💐

All proceeds to the homeless garden project store support the homeless garden project nonprofit programs.

This last first Friday, the shop was also featuring artist Karen Ann Perkins, with her bold and vibrant contemporary artworks. Karen works in mixed media pastels, acrylic paints, and watercolors.

Mark your calendars! First Friday is August 1st! 📆check out our list of registered events at FirstFridaySantaCruz.com/events - link in our bio!

Hey Santa Cruz! 👋 Want to be part of the August

Hey Santa Cruz! 👋
Want to be part of the August First Friday fun? 🎨🫟🖌️

This is your chance to register your event!

Sign up by Wednesday at midnight to have your event registered for August 1, First Friday!💫
👉 tap the link in our bio or check out https://firstfridaysantacruz.com/participate/host-an-event/ ✨♥️

🎥🎞️ @wendyspresso

What is the first Friday Artist Registry? The Fi

What is the first Friday Artist Registry?

The First Friday Artist Registry is an online directory where artists can showcase their work and connect with venues interested in hosting art for upcoming First Friday events.

By signing up, artists gain:

✨Visibility: Your work becomes discoverable to local galleries, shops, and event spaces that participate in First Friday throughout the county!

✨Opportunities: Venues often use the registry to find new artists to feature during their monthly events.

✨Resources: Registered artists receive access to a list of participating art spaces and galleries, helping you reach out and arrange your own exhibitions or collaborations.

We’ve had a lot of new members join our Artist Registry! We want to extend a warm welcome to

🪻@mayleneras
🌷@junkpunk9000
🌻@Kevinlohmanphotography
🌼@cozarrio
🌸@anniehenry405
🌹@karen.bilgrai.cohen.photo

🔖 are you an artist interested in joining our registry? Tap the link in our bio, or go to:

https://firstfridaysantacruz.com/participate/join-artists-registery/

🍷🎨🖌️🫟🖼️Have you been to @painte

🍷🎨🖌️🫟🖼️Have you been to @painted_cork_santacruz?! We stopped by to check out the featured artist, legendary @sc_goon gallery and were pleasantly greeted with music by @mightydougyoung.

The Painted Cork had its recent grand opening on the west side and we’re really excited for all the future events and first Friday happenings that will be showcased there!

Interested in hosting your next event with First Friday?! Tap the link in our bio, or go to https://firstfridaysantacruz.com/participate/host-an-event/

🎥🎞️✨✂️ @wendyspresso

As fans of all things creative, whimsical and stra

As fans of all things creative, whimsical and strange — We adored Peter Koronakos’ Oddball Animal Show at Artisans and Agency this last First Friday.

🦊This year’s show, entitled Artist’s Favorites: Oddball Animals 2025, opened on July 1, which featured a cast of 15 delightful, whimsical and/or humorous animals! There were sheets of paper that encouraged the viewer to try and pinpoint certain objects, connecting you to the works, pushing you to look a little closer at each piece. This aspect of the show was really engaging and brought an air of curiosity and fun to the viewing experience.

🦔Koronakos’ works consist of found, collected, and re-purposed materials. Koronokos’ has been curating animal sculptures for over 20 years using these found and repurposed materials and objects, intentionally researching animals before scavenging for the parts that make them uniquely what they are.

🐒You still have time to see this exhibit at Artisans and Agency, @artisansscruz as the show is running through to July 31st.

Interested in hosting your next event with First Friday?! Tap the link in our bio, or go to https://firstfridaysantacruz.com/participate/host-an-event/

🎥🎞️✂️✨ @wendyspresso

First Friday always comes and goes so quick! Where

First Friday always comes and goes so quick! Where did you go?

We went to @painted_cork_santacruz to see @sc_goon

@artisansscruz for @peterkoronakos Oddball Animal Show, & @homelessgardenproject_store to view Karen Ann Perkins works!

❤️Want to host your next event with First Friday?❤️
🔗Tap the link in our bio or go to firstfridaysantacruz.com/register-your-event

🎥🎞️ @wendyspresso

Santa Cruz! Tomorrow’s First Friday… what’s

Santa Cruz! Tomorrow’s First Friday… what’s your itinerary?!

We have events popped up all over the county! This post only contains a few of those listings — tap the link in our bio to browse the upcoming events!

@painted_cork_santacruz - @sc_goon
@treehouse.santacruz - @infrared.rose
@little.giant.collective - @angel.gonzales.art
@3brossantacruz - @rhiahurt
@santacruzclay

We’re hosting First Friday July 4 & First Saturday July 5th this month! Double the art, double the love. See you out there!

Check out FirstFridaySantaCruz.com for more event info.

Looking for some summer fun?! Mark your calendars

Looking for some summer fun?! Mark your calendars for First Friday, July 4th (and bonus! We’re doing Saturday July 5th this month as well!)

Downtown has a lot of great events lined up. Check them out!

@nicely.santacruz
@tumbleweed.found
@omgallery_santacruz
@minnow.arts
@thesantacruzhostel
@felixkulpagallery
@santacruzartexpressions
@artisansscruz
@mkcontemporary.art
@homelessgardenproject_store

To see what else is happening around Santa Cruz county, go to FirstFridaySantaCruz.com/events or tap the link in our bio! ♥️✨

This July we’re hosting First Friday AND First S

This July we’re hosting First Friday AND First Saturday events, July 4th and 5th! Are you stoked?

This video recap is from last first Friday at @bigbasinvineyards where the incredible @bethpurcellmosaics had works on display. If you haven’t had the pleasure of checking out @bigbasinvineyards — you’re missing out!

What events are you excited to see this coming First Friday? 📍

Check out firstfridaysantacruz.com/events to see what all the happenings are!

See you out there 👋🍷✨♥️

🌞Did you check out @tessahopehasty at @minnow.a

🌞Did you check out @tessahopehasty at @minnow.arts this last First Friday?! We did and it was as beautiful as you could imagine. These colors were igniting some serious sparks of creativity in our team!

This show, OCHAS, was a personal feminine twist on the Spanish word for eights, Ochos. This show is still up to be seen until June 29th!

Interested in registering your next event with First Friday? Tap the link in our bio or go to 🔗 FirstFridaySantaCruz.com/participate/host-an-event/ 🔗

🎥🎞️ @wendyspresso