Holiday Sale Dates Announced SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY SIDEWALK SALE Saturday, November 25, Noon - 5 pmMAIN HOLIDAY SALE Saturday, December 9, Noon - 5 pmEXPANDED HOURS WEEK BEFORE XMAS Monday - Saturday, Dec. 18-23, Noon - 5 pm We are thrilled to announce the dates for our highly anticipated Holiday Sale this year. Mark your [...]
OPEN INVITATIONAL HOLIDAY ART IN-GALLERY & ONLINE EXHIBIT EXHIBIT DATES: November 2 – December 23, 2023OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, November 3 I 5 – 7 pm Related Events for this exhibit: Holiday Sale: Small Business Saturday, November 25, 12 – 5 pmFirst Friday Open House: Friday, December 1, 5 – 7 pmHoliday Sale: Saturday, December 9, [...]
This Giving Tuesday, Give a Lifetime of Creativity So far in 2023, 218 young students have taken art classes of all kinds from The Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center. Some have taken our after-school classes at the center, others have taken them at SLV Elementary or Middle School, or through Ocean Grove Charter School. While [...]
IN THE THOMAS GALLERY 2024 will bring some new and fun challenges to artists participating in the Thomas Gallery exhibits. As usual, our first show will be judged, with awards for best interpretation of the theme. The exhibit is titled The Line and asks artists to explore how line is used in their artwork. Next is [...]
INVITATIONAL STUDENT ARTISTS GALLERY EXHIBIT EXHIBIT DATES: September 14 – October 21, 2023OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, September 15 I 5 – 7 pm Additional Event: First Friday, October 6, 5 - 7 pm PARTICIPATING ARTISTS Alisan AndrewsAlyx GolanAmber WalkerAnn ScobieAnnika BauerleBarbara ChambersCarol LardCathrine HajdukChris SenterCindy LaurinCindy RechClaire MillsDeborah PaoliniFranny BarnesGail McClelland Hayley BrentmarJeff StobbeJoanne ClarkJoseph DriussiJoy [...]
OUR CELEBRATION OF CERAMICS!SATURDAY, SEPT 30, 202311 AM - 5 PM Free fun for the whole family! It’s been a few years since we offered this popular free event. But, this year, we’re doing it again. Stop on by and help us celebrate ceramics on Saturday, September 30, from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. Watch [...]
We always say potters are picky people. As evidence, these are pots they consider “seconds” or imperfect. But, though they may not have turned out exactly the way the artist intended, they might be just perfect for you. And we guarantee you won’t find a better price on handmade art. So stop by and pick [...]
Join us this First Friday, August 4, for a book signing and reading by author (and Art Center member), Kathleen Ball. The reading will start at 6:00 pm. New Book and Documentary Illuminate Uncharted Chapter of Knights Templar History, Challenging Traditional Narratives and Inspiring a New Wave of Historical Research Templar Researcher and Ancient Site [...]
2023 Annual Report to the Membership The Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center has successfully delivered its Mission To Support and Encourage Art Through Education, Exhibition, and Culture Activities for another year. Three new members were appointed to the Board of Directors in April: Ann Scobie, Regina Firpo, and Henry Burnett. You will find their names [...]
OPEN INVITATIONAL CERAMIC & TEXTILE ART IN-GALLERY & ONLINE EXHIBIT EXHIBIT DATES: July 13 – August 26, 2023OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, July 14 I 5 – 7 pm For this show we fill the gallery with our local artist’s fabulous creations in all types of ceramic and textiles. Ceramic pieces handbuilt or thrown, sculptural, decorative or [...]
