Annual Holiday Themed Open Invitational Online Exhibit November 11 – December 24, 2020 Shopping in the malls and big stores will be an issue for many folks this holiday season. The stunning work of our local artists is the ideal solution. Shoppers can find one-of-a-kind creations for sale in our virtual holiday exhibit. It’s a seasonal [...]
To all our members and supporters… We would like to update you on the status of the Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center. The Art Center survived the horrendous fire that so devastated our beautiful San Lorenzo Valley, Bonny Doon, and North Coast areas. Our hearts go out to all the people, including some of our [...]
We started composing this update a few weeks ago when the prospects of opening up for in-person activities seemed promising. Local officials had given the go-ahead for Stage 3 businesses (galleries & museums) to start reopening. But as of July 13, the California Governor revised those guidelines due to rising Covid-19 cases in the State [...]
From the Mountains to the Sea : A Themed Open Invitational Online Exhibit July 1–August 29, 2020 Located in this liminal zone between the mountains and the sea, we’re keenly aware of the wonders of both.You are invited to share in our favorite landscapes and seascapes. […]
Wild Things : A themed & judged exhibit Exhibit artwork by Karen Whitaker, Michael Singer and Svargo Florian January 22 – March 14, 2020 Kick off the New Year with a walk on the wild side. This show features creatures great and small, vehicles real and imaginary, and people who walk on the wild side—in [...]
Make and/or find your perfect Gift of Art this holiday season: Annual Holiday Craft WorkshopSunday, December 1, 2019 12:30 – 3:00pm FREE for the whole family! Join us for an afternoon of creativity and fun for the whole family. Drop in any time during the workshop to make a variety of beautiful holiday crafts and [...]
Dare to join us for a Halloween Haunted House, where the skeletons of artists past will gather to play tricks and give out treats. Kathryn Pierno, Mistress of Weird Illusions and our Youth Education Director, will be revealing how art and science can be joined to create creepy illusions and Halloween fun. Ghosts, ghouls, and [...]
The Art Center hosts ceramic artist and member of our Clay Crew, Molly McCarthy, #162 in 2019's Open Studios of Santa Cruz County. Come by the gallery and pick up your free guide which lists over 300 artists and includes detailed maps. While you're here, check out our current ceramics themed exhibit, "All Fired Up!" [...]
The Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center continues to provide many opportunities to enjoy art through exhibits, education, workshops, events, and classes. The leadership and management of the Art Center is done through the Board of Directors. Currently the Board of Directors has nine members. Johanna McCormick does the graphics and marketing. Karen Asherah is with [...]
UPDATE: Thanks to Wild Roots for contributing $1631 to our Youth Scholarship Fund! We all have to run errands, and Tuesday, August 13 when you go to Wild Roots Market in Felton, a generous percentage of your purchase will be donated to support the Youth Art Scholarships at the Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center. So [...]
