A quick peek across 80 or so years of Santa Cruz history via short and fun postcards. Santa Cruz Casino, Santa Cruz, Cal. SANTA CRUZ CAL JAN 23 12 30 PM 1901 Bro, Happy New Year SANTA CRUZ CAL JAN 2 4 – PM 1909 WEST SPRINGFIELD, PA REC’D. JAN 7 8 AM 1909 A […]
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8 Tens @ Eight Festival
Time is of the essence in the next few weeks – don’t miss out on the remaining performances of the 22nd annual 8 Tens @ Eight Play Festival! The 8 Tens Festival brings together local playwrights, designers, directors, actors and audiences in Santa Cruz through original plays for the stage. Founded by Artistic Director Wilma […]
POWER HOUR of FUN at the MAH
There are many ways to process the upcoming Inauguration Day on January 20. One minute of yelling at the top of your lungs with 150 other people may be one of the most cathartic. Luckily, this will be just one of the stress-relieving, ice-breaking, joy-inducing activities taking place at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art […]
Views of the Cruz: Featured Exhibit
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 […]
4 Ways to Connect with Local Art in 2017
It’s time to look forward to a new year with the vibrant art community of Santa Cruz County! This region continues to be an epicenter for all forms of creativity with diverse exhibits, performances, cuisine, and more planned throughout the months ahead. Here are a few of the many ways to connect with local art in 2017: […]
Playing with History: Vintage Toys and Games at the SLV Museum
Every mid-December, the San Lorenzo Valley Museum presents a holiday exhibition that reflects the festive cultural spirit of the community. This year, the tradition continues with the fun-filled Playing with History, a collection of locally owned vintage toys and games on display through early January, 2017. Playing with History introduces visitors to locals and lifestyles from […]
5 Christmas Greetings from the 1910s
Christmas and the holidays are a time to be with family and showing a connection to those you love at the darkest time of the year. For those who can’t spend the holidays at home with us, we have a long tradition of sending cards, probably as long as the post office itself, For those […]
Video: How to Collage with Vik Muniz
In this Video, Brazilian collage artist Vik Munik shares his creative process. Enjoy!
Give Art: 5 Galleries Selling Local Creativity
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 […]
Art Artifacts – Last Week on Local Santa Cruz
Art Artifacts this week in Santa Cruz: Dec. 4 – Dec. 11, 2016 Instagram