IN THE THOMAS GALLERY We will start 2026 with our popular judged exhibit, along with community voting and cash prizes. This year the theme will be Honoring Women. In April we will present the 27th annual youth art show, Spring Into Art, filling the gallery with the creativity of our young artists. After that, we [...]
On September 24, 2025, Wild Roots grocery stores in Felton and Boulder Creek sponsored their much-anticipated Community Day, wherein they generously donated 5% of the day's sales to SCMAC. This annual event not only fosters a sense of community spirit but also brings a major boost to our Youth Scholarship Fund, enabling us to support [...]
We have the power!The power to turn on all the lights in the gallery and classroom.To use the microwave and refrigerator. To run all the pottery wheels. To fire the kilns. To keep ice cream, watermelon, beer, and lemonade cold. To play great dance music from Peter Thomas and friends. We can do it all! And we [...]
Music Festival Benefits Local Non-Profit Organizations The Redwood Mountain Faire is just around the corner — happening this year on May 31st and June 1st — and we’d love for you to be a part of it! Our organization is proud to be one of the nonprofit benefactors of this beloved community event. Not only is it [...]
Art Center Power Issues Recently the Art Center’s over stressed electrical system has malfunctioned. While we were lucky we didn’t have any serious damage, we did blow a breaker. Our main panel will need to be replaced, and our service upgraded. We have an electrician ready to go, along with a permit from the county. [...]
Mark your calendar for the Valley Art Tour, May 17 & 18! Stop by the Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center in the heart of Ben Lomond, and see five artists showcasing ceramics, jewelry, oil and pastel painting. Follow the map through the valley and plan your trip. The 2025 Valley Art Tour attracted our largest [...]
WHAT: First Friday Opening Reception for Spring Into Art Exhibit + Ceramics Seconds Sale Fundraising Event WHEN: Friday, April 4, 5:00 – 7:00 pm WHERE: Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center Thomas Gallery Join us for the Opening Reception of our Annual Youth-Only Exhibit, Spring Into Art! This is a unique opportunity to see the incredible [...]
Help Us Make Art Accessible to All: Support Our Summer Scholarship Fundraiser Update Fall 2025: We are extending this Fundraiser to continue supporting our classes during the school year. We have more than 20 sessions planned in 3 local after school campus locations, as well as at the Art Center. So far in 2025 we [...]
Asking for your support as the year ends As 2024 ends, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your continued support and engagement in our vibrant art community. This year has been a remarkable journey of creativity and connection, and it wouldn’t have been possible without you.Our classes have flourished, with over 400 participants [...]
First Friday, December 6 | 5-7 pmSaturday, December 7 | Noon-5 pm It's a tradition - Shop Local & Shop Small at the Art Center this holiday season at our Annual Holiday Sale! Artists will set up additional tables filled with their work to augment the normal gallery wares on the evening of First Friday, [...]
