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The Michaelangelo Gallery and Art Studios is as much a historical landmark as it is a lively foundation for artistic expression. Owner and artist Angelo Grova has carefully preserved a structure representing the industry and craftsmanship unique to this area by establishing a welcoming space to celebrate and explore diverse artwork. As a result, both gallery […]
How to Relax and Improve Your Creativity We may be maestros in the studio, but when we encounter stressful days, sleepless nights, or sore backs – we’re at a loss. Being artistically productive is never as easy or enjoyable when we’re run down, but the solution, how to relax, is simple. Bringing a bit more […]
Today’s featured artist is Sara Sha, with paintings from her “Ocean Series”. The artist shares that she “helps people express their love of nature through my artwork.” Sara has lived in Santa Cruz all her life, and is currently living in Capitola. You can see more of Sara Sha’s other paintings, her studio, and her creative process at the […]
Local artists have their fair share of challenges when it comes to exhibiting and selling work – the cost of living in Santa Cruz and the fragile state of the economy are no small matters to contend with. Luckily, this area also has an empowered community working ‘round the clock to expand the production and […]
Local artist Ali DeMoro shares about her Wirework Seagrass Jewelry: “Wirework is a hobby I picked up in the last year and felt an instant connection to it. You could say I picked it up and ran with it… My jewelry business spread through word of mouth and soon I was giving and selling pieces […]
Walking into the Felix Kulpa Gallery and Sculpture Garden is a little like going down an “Alice in Wonderland” rabbit hole. Around each corner is an unexpected, delightful surprise that makes you pause and ponder, and come face to face with wonderful, whimsical forms of creativity. One of Santa Cruz’s most beloved smaller venues, the […]
Brenda’s connection to art and Santa Cruz: “Dance has been the passion of my life from an early age. Re-creating this passion in wood is the driving force of my work. “Danza latina” represents dancers and performers of various Latin dances: NY salsa, Spanish flamenco, Uruguayan candombe, Cuban classical ballet, Mexican folk dance, Pole dancing, […]
Sasha’s connection to art and Santa Cruz: “I would like to share the inspiration behind my work and the joy that I feel in creating. I’m a painter and a photographer and each medium inspires the other. Many of my best pieces have manifested in local places and businesses of Santa Cruz and Felton.” “I […]
Elliot’s connection to art and Santa Cruz: “I think my art mostly speaks for itself. I love to paint and draw and am inspired by a lot by nature, especially the ocean and forests which, happily, are in abundance around here. I mostly use paint pens and ink pens.” “Santa Cruz feels like it will […]
Much like an immense piece of recycled art, the commercial warehouse that was once the Wrigley Gum factory on the West Side of Santa Cruz is being creatively renovated into something new, inspiring, and progressive. The looming building may appear to be serious and still on the outside. But step inside the 385,000-square-foot complex, and you’ll see this […]
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