Come by the Art Center this coming Saturday andpick up a sweet ceramic gift for your sweetheart, or just something nice for yourself! Several artists participating. Lots of fun items to choose from, including jewelry. All on display for you in our outside area. Saturday, February 13, 2021 11am – 4pm Weather Permitting Please wear a [...]
At the time of publishing in early December, we are anticipating new lockdowns through the winter months as COVID-19 numbers surge. Since there is no way to know when the threat of the pandemic will ease, all exhibits of 2021 are planned as online exhibits, plus window displays. When county regulations change to allow us [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
On Sunday July 28, the Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center will be having a sale of pottery seconds. What's a second? It's pretty subjective. You see, potters are pretty picky people. So the color may not be what they wanted, or be different from the others they made. Maybe the glaze dripped a bit. The [...]
