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UC Santa Cruz is known for a thriving environment that fosters a stimulating curriculum and multicultural community. This energy and focus is reflected in the broad range of thought-provoking exhibits held annually at UCSC’s Mary Porter Sesnon Art Gallery. Located on campus at Porter College, the Sesnon Art Gallery works to integrate museum-oriented programs and […]
Join local band Edge of the West for their upcoming record release party at Moe’s Alley this Saturday, May 7th, 2016. May 7 marks the release of a new self-titled studio album from Edge of the West. The event will be celebrated with an official CD Release Party at Moe’s Alley in the band’s home town of […]
On the outskirts of Watsonville, with the Santa Cruz Mountains spread out in the distance, is an unexpected and vibrant oasis where nature and art intermingle. The Sierra Azul Nursery and Gardens does more than sell plants and flowers to landscapers and homeowners. In addition to an abundant retail area and landscaping services, Sierra Azul […]
Israel Fickett is a 22 year old painter who just moved to Santa Cruz from Ellsworth, Maine. Israel’s commentary about his work: “These first 3 pieces are from my plein air style of works. I absolutely love nature and the magnificent colors that flow from it, and I love capturing it with paint even more. This […]
Linda’s commentary about her work: “It may seem cliché, but the older I become, the faster time seems to pass. My work is an attempt to encapsulate moments that will never be repeated in exactly the same way. My background is as an acrylic painter which was my chosen medium in art school. About 10 […]
As we approach a new season with Santa Cruz Shakespeare in the Summer of 2016, we bid farewell to the festival setting that entertained us for many years at UCSC, and prepare to welcome a revived version of it in its new home at Upper DeLaveaga Park. The lease is signed, the ground is broken, […]
A recent submission from Maytal, in her own words: “I do not attempt to uncover a universal truth nor make a potent political statement. I create art because the act is an impulse; I let my raw feelings and emotions guide my work. That being said, I can ascribe my artistic method to the surrealist, […]
Ann Baldwin May has lived in Santa Cruz for over 35 years. After creating over 300 bed quilts since the 1970’s, Ann turned her focus to art quilts. Her art quilts may be abstract, whimsical or impressionistic. Her inspiration comes from the natural world, as well as from Mexican and Native American influences. Her materials […]
What sets the Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History apart from others of a similar nature is the opportunity visitors have to interact with every dimension the museum has to offer. The MAH’s installations, tours, educational programs, and community events are specifically designed to invite guests to explore, engage, and interpret creative expression and […]
From the outside, there’s no mistaking the Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center for anything other than a welcoming refuge for local creativity-seekers. The colorful front of the building says it all: Within and around these walls is a thriving artistic home that is as engaging, playful, and vibrant as its outer décor promises. The SCMAC […]
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