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One of the largest participatory art and science projects in the world has come to Santa Cruz – Mathematics, marine biology, art, and community merge beautifully in the ever-evolving handcrafted Crochet Coral Reef exhibition. The Crochet Coral Reef: CO2CA-CO2LA Ocean exhibition was pioneered by sisters Margaret and Christine Wertheim and their Los Angeles-based organization, the Institute […]
Santa Cruz has always been a place that inspires art, and there seems to be no better way to convey the natural beauty and creative vivacity of this region than through the eyes of local artists. To kick off 2017, the Santa Cruz Art League is presenting Views of the Cruz, an exhibition showcasing mixed […]
This holiday season, celebrate and support our creative Santa Cruz community by giving the gift of local art. Visit one of these 5 galleries where you can browse and buy from troves of artwork handmade by our many resident artists: THOMAS GALLERY AT THE SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAIN ARTS CENTER The Thomas Gallery in Ben Lomond […]
The Museum of Art and History has proven that personal collections represent more than just a fun hobby – they are tangible impressions of identity, experience, and creativity. On view in the MAH’s 2nd floor Solari Gallery, the exhibition Santa Cruz Collects presents fascinating collections belonging to 22 local people and institutions. Visitors can learn […]
This week marks the opening of Small Works, Radius Gallery’s new exhibition and the last one on the venue’s schedule for the remainder of 2016. Small Works is an invitational gift show that Radius hosts annually, with a rotating group of new artists invited to display and sell work each year. The 2016 show will be featuring handmade […]
If you’ve ever wanted to dive deep into a coloring book, now’s your chance to take the plunge. The Seymour Marine Discovery Center is currently presenting an exhibit of work by artist Peter Winch, who has created a unique hand painted and stenciled set of California ocean animal illustrations that are part of his upcoming […]
In 1916, a group of pacifist and anti-hierarchical Europeans gathered in Zurich, and as a reaction to World War I, generated Dada – an artistic and literary movement that questioned society and challenged the concept of art. To celebrate the centennial of Dadaism, three local galleries have brought together whimsical works from a collection of modern […]
While many Santa Cruz museums present local history and memorabilia at its best, perhaps none offer a glimpse into this area’s legendary and wonderfully weird side as well as the Bigfoot Discovery Museum. Located in San Lorenzo Valley, the museum is currently celebrating its 12th year as an informal center for discovery science, scientific exploration, […]
Creativity and color often seem to go together, but using only black and white in any media can lead to works of art that are sometimes equally if not more vibrant and effective. The Santa Cruz Art League is currently presenting a national exhibit that demonstrates the power and range of black and white artwork. SCAL’s Arrangements […]
Santa Cruz surf and skate lifestyle has been an internationally recognised treasure, and when combined with our local art culture, this city has generated surf and skate artwork unlike anywhere else. One of the most prestigious artists specializing in this genre who has inspired surf and skate art for the past five decades is local resident Jim Phillips. […]
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