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Santa Cruz has both magnificent natural beauty and spectacular artwork that merge into vibrant garden galleries through the collaborative visions of landscapers and artists. The UC Santa Cruz Arboretum is a cultural and creative haven where the connection between art and nature is celebrated. This weekend marks the opening of its second outdoor sculpture exhibit, […]
The yellow house at 37 Sudden Street in Watsonville may appear to passersby as simply an old, charming Victorian building. Those who know its value, however, know it to be the Lamborn House – a historic landmark dating back to 1900, as well as the busy headquarters and bright gallery of the Pajaro Valley Arts […]
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 […]
Last summer, an East Bay-based nonprofit called Firehouse Art Co. was poised to open a gallery/workspace at 1543 Pacific Avenue, the former site of The Velvet Underground Clothing Co. Along with being an art gallery, Firehouse Art Collective Ocean Pacific House was to be a studio space offering 24-hour access to artists working in various […]
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 […]
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 […]
Art collectors discover and preserve cultural treasures not just for their own enjoyment, but also for the opportunity to share them with others and foster knowledge and understanding of the world. Collectors Bernard and Shirley Kinsey have a passion for art and history and how the two intersect. In particular, they protect and honor valuable […]
Santa Cruz County has long been an epicenter for creative exploration and cultural expansion. At almost 100 years old, the Santa Cruz Art League is one of the area’s oldest art organizations. And, like a fine wine, it keeps getting better with age. It truly exemplifies what dedicated locals can achieve when they join forces […]
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