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Explore the lively Santa Cruz County art scene every month on the First Friday Art Tour!
First Friday is JUNE 6✨
Register your event here ⬇️

Have you ever been to the iconic @felixkulpagaller

Have you ever been to the iconic @felixkulpagallery ? It’s a true Santa Cruz staple! if you haven’t been, make your way there! Open 11am - 6pm Thursday - Sunday.

We stopped in to see the ‘The Underground Network: Magic Of Mycelium’ which will be on display from May 2 to June 28, 2025. Featuring over 20 artists and their fungal contributions….

Want to register your next event with First Friday?! ❤️✨ tap the link in our bio!

Have you ever been to @omgallery_santacruz ?! It’s one of the best one stop shops for your gifting needs! 😍
We stopped in for First Friday and wandered into a magical wonderland! Everywhere your eyes land, there’s something to discover. We stopped in to experience ‘Lotus Radiance’ - Dreamscapes by Elizabeth Lee. @studiohozuki

✨🥂Want to host your next event with First Friday? Register now! Tap the link in our bio. ✨❤️

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Friday came and went but we’re still reminiscing

Friday came and went but we’re still reminiscing on all the fun!
What did you do on First Friday?

We checked out @tumbleweed.found , @felixkulpagallery and @omgallery_santacruz !!

Want to host your next event with First Friday? 🖤 tap the link in our bio!

🎥🎞️✂️ @wendyspresso ✨
http://FirstFridaySantaCruz.com/participate/host-an-event/

Downtown’s the place to be on May 2nd, FIRST FRI

Downtown’s the place to be on May 2nd, FIRST FRIDAY! 🖤✨ - what’s your itinerary?!

Featured Venues:
@kuumbwajazz
@stripethestore
@thesantacruzhostel
@tumbleweed.found
@bigbasinvineyards
@blastolito
@omgallery_santacruz
@felixkulpagallery
@minnow.arts
@santacruzartexpressions
@dibujoscarboncillotatoostudio
Santa Cruz government center
@artisansscruz
@mkcontemporary.art
@the_fabrica_
@homelessgardenproject_store
@little.giant.collective

To see all the First Friday events registered for May 2nd, tap the link in our bio! Firstfridaysantacruz.com

⁉️What’s happening Midtown and East Side thi

⁉️What’s happening Midtown and East Side this First Friday?! ❤️✨

Featured Venues:
@soulcareaptos
@liveoakrefillery
@palaceartsupply
@treehousedispensary_sc
@santacruzartleague
@santacruzmuseum

Artists tagged!

Check out FirstFridaySantaCruz.com to see all the events registered for First Friday, May 2nd. 🖤✨

What’s happening on First Friday, May 2nd?! 👀

What’s happening on First Friday, May 2nd?! 👀 mark your calendars!

Want to host an event? Register at 🔗 FirstFridaySantaCruz.com/participate/host-an-event/ 🔗 [Link in bio!]

✨ Art Spotlight ✨ Miritz Real Estates’ Art $✨ Art Spotlight ✨ Miritz Real Estates’ Art & Heart For Heroes Fundraiser (for LA Firefighters) - April 4th 2025 18 artists donated their artwork to sell at the show, another artist, a singer, Jenni O’Leary, donated her performance, and all funds raised were directly donated to the LA Firefighters. This event was a huge showcase in what a local community can have when they come together to create positive impact. - @shannakuempel18 , @trenchardjanet , @barbara_baileyporter , @karen.bilgrai.cohen.photo , @aandeart , @yourlocaldarrah , @simona_wheatfall_art , @katharina_short_artist , @leatheam_art , @waresbyruth , @mo.davidson , @kati_kattanek , @mariamallek , @inanadborny , @jcalson , @_jordan_wall Hosted & curated by @caitlinphillipsrealtor - @yourlocaldarrah - @leatheam_art Want to host an event? Register at 🔗 FirstFridaySantaCruz.com/participate/host-an-event/ 🔗 [Link in bio!]\ Mark your Calendars! The next First Friday will be on May 2nd Thumbnail by @oneisallart Video by @Wendyspresso$

Where did you go for First Friday on April 4th? We $Where did you go for First Friday on April 4th? We found ourselves at @treehousedispensary_sc , fully immersed in the venue groovin’ along to @cementship and celebrating the artists who were showcasing their incredible work. @kanartisanal_ , @primal.henna.arts, @arianaink_tattoo, @coralsglass, @killersweetpea.co, @east.of.orion, @hoaxjeerky, @bakedbycupc8ke, @manegoals_hcd, @sea_moss_healing, @the_wilderwilds, Want to host an event? Register at 🔗 FirstFridaySantaCruz.com/participate/host-an-event/ 🔗 [Link in bio!]\ Mark your Calendars! The next First Friday will be on May 2nd Video by @wendyspresso$

Last Friday…💭 Was a dream! Huge thank you to

Last Friday…💭
Was a dream! Huge thank you to all our vendors and artists who make First Friday so special.

We kicked off our day at @yescacao for @wendyspresso mural unveiling + chocolate making workshop.

Then we were all over midtown, checking out the wide range of artists present at @treehousedispensary_sc:
@kanartisanal_ , @primal.henna.arts
@arianaink_tattoo, @coralsglass, @killersweetpea.co @east.of.orion @hoaxjeerky @bakedbycupc8ke @manegoals_hcd @sea_moss_healing @the_wilderwilds
@cementship

We made our way over to @miritzandbailey_realestateinc for the Art + Heart for HEROES fundraiser event, and it was bustling! Lots of work sold as we walked through the door and the gratitude could be felt throughout the building.

Interested in having an event for next first Friday? Mark your calendar! It’s May 2nd. ❤️✨

Want to host an event? Register at 🔗 FirstFridaySantaCruz.com/participate/host-an-event/ 🔗 [Link in bio!]

Thumbnail by @oneisallart
Video by @wendyspresso

YAY! It’s Friday! ❤️✨😍Weve got some inc

YAY! It’s Friday! ❤️✨😍Weve got some incredible galleries and artists getting involved tonight! See you out there!

@thevisionsanctuary
@minnow.arts
@yescacao
@bigbasinvineyards
@thesantacruzhostel
@omgallery_santacruz
@santacruzartexpressions
@tumbleweed.found
@felixkulpagallery
@mkcontemporary.art
@artisansscruz
@the_fabrica_
@homelessgardenproject_store
@little.giant.collective

In the video is @little.giant.collective :)

Find all the happenings around the county on First Friday at 🔗 FirstFridaySantaCruz.com ⬅️

What’s happening on the Westside for first Frida

What’s happening on the Westside for first Friday?! We’ve got you covered 😎

Chris Johnson Glass | @chrisjohnsonglass
Glass Friday with VJ Sheppard : New Works. We are excited to host our long time friend and hot shop queen, VJ Sheppard.

Bottle Jack Winery | @bottlejackwine
Art and Wine at the Silver Mountain / Bottle Jack tasting room

R. Blitzer Gallery | @rblitzergallery

Opening Reception for Community of Digital Artists (CODA)Members Exhibit features the juried works of 40 Santa Cruz members of CODA and is part of the PhotoCarmel2025 bay area wide celebration.

Stockwell Cellars | @stockwellcellars
Featuring the captivating wildlife photography of Kevin Lohman as he shares insights into his creative process.

✨Mark your calendars! First Friday is April 4th.
Find all the happenings around the county on First Friday at 🔗 FirstFridaySantaCruz.com ⬅️

✨ART SPOTLIGHT✨ Have you been to @little.gia

✨ART SPOTLIGHT✨

Have you been to @little.giant.collective?

The First Friday team took a deep dive into LGC. Little Giant Collective formed in the summer of 2016 when a group of artists, craftsfolk and musicians found themselves in need of a space to work... interested in the story? Read the blog! 🔗 in bio. ✨

Have you been to @santacruzclay?! We checked out

Have you been to @santacruzclay?!

We checked out their group show this past First Friday. Seeing everyone’s work and their friendly faces was a great start to our night! @samysta, @rossinijeff, @taytayroyanart, @clayingmantis, @tombhala, @thatsnotannie, sadkiawade

Santa Cruz Clay is a collaborative studio providing artists with an inclusive workspace and ceramics education for all skill levels.

Interested in learning how to work with clay, but don’t know where to start? Santa Cruz Clay offers workshops for beginners. Check out their website to learn more! They also have workshops for non-beginners as well.

Open Wed - Mon 11am - 8pm or by appointment.
https://santacruzclay.com

✨Mark your calendars! First Friday is April 4th.
Want to host an event? Register at 🔗 FirstFridaySantaCruz.com/participate/host-an-event/ 🔗 [Link in bio!]
The deadline to register is March 26th by midnight.
#firstfridaysantacruz #firstfriday

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📸Thumbnail @oneisallart
🎥🎞️✂️@wendyspresso

Have you been to @bigbasinvinyards yet?! Our te

Have you been to @bigbasinvinyards yet?!

Our team got to check out Corals & Florals: A Love Story in Clay by @liljenceramicdesign. This gallery will be up to view through April as well.

Susann Winter of Liljen Ceramic Design, creates floral and coral inspired wall-hanging sculptures alongside contemporary ceramic pieces. A lot of patience and love goes into each piece, ensuring every collector owns something truly one-of-a-kind.

Within the space is also resident artist @randiesilverstein glass and light installation, “Looking Up” and is best viewed at dusk.

✨Mark your calendars! First Friday is April 4th.
Want to host an event? Register at 🔗 FirstFridaySantaCruz.com/participate/host-an-event/ 🔗 [Link in bio!]
The deadline to register is March 27th by midnight.
#firstfridaysantacruz #firstfriday

🎥🎞️ @wendyspresso
Thumbnail 📸 @oneisallart

Thank you for the invitation @visitsantacruz !!

Thank you for the invitation @visitsantacruz !!

What an exciting launch for the 2025 - 2026 visitors magazine.

The event at @radiusgallery was lovely as always too!

🍀 Did you make it out for First Friday, March 7

🍀 Did you make it out for First Friday, March 7th? 🍀

We did! Our team made our way to a handful of our registered venues.

First stop was @santacruzclay for their group show. If you haven’t been over to Santa Cruz Clay, make your way over there! The environment is warm, inviting, and inspiring.

@stockwellcellars was up next, to view the featured award-winning wildlife photography by Kevin Lohman, @kevinlohmanphotography

We headed over to @bigbasinvinyards for Corals & Florals: A Love Story in Clay by @liljenceramicdesign & resident artist @randiesilverstein glass work installations.

solaire @hotelparadox to see the works of @abimustapha – her cosmic and spiritual collage art stole the show!

We rounded out the evening with a visit to the @santacruzmah for @accidentallywesanderson – Adventures in Santa Cruz — and it was an evening we won’t forget!

✨Want to host an event for the next First Friday?
Register at 🔗 FirstFridaySantaCruz.com/participate/host-an-event/ 🔗 [Link in bio!]
#firstfridaysantacruz #firstfriday

🎥🎞️ @wendyspresso