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 [...]
You’re invited to a Pottery Slam! Come on down and have some muddy fun at the Santa Cruz Mountain Art Center Pottery Slam. Join us on First Friday, 7/7 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm as our two wheel throwing teachers compete to see who can triumph in the most outrageous skills tests. Challenge our pottery [...]
A brand-new kiln is on its way! Most of the equipment in our ceramics studio was either donated or purchased used. We’ve managed to keep it all running thanks to the hard work of volunteers like David Kurtz. But, with all the new teachers and classes we’re offering now, even new parts and David’s constant [...]
Explore Great Art in the Redwoods You've probably explored the natural wonders of the San Lorenzo Valley. But tucked in among the towering redwoods, rugged slopes, and historic towns are an abundance of very fine artists and craftspeople who live and create here. Now you have the chance to meet more than thirty of these [...]
Moms give their all, so let's show them some love this Mother's Day! The Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center hosts a sidewalk sale on Saturday, May 13 where you will find artful gifts of appreciation for the mothers and mother figures in your life. Stop by anytime from noon to 5 pm to discover jewelry, [...]
UPDATE: Big thanks to everyone who shopped, and to our volunteers who were present as greeters outside the store. Wild Roots is donating $1612 to our Youth Scholarship Fund from Community Day. We all have to run errands, and Tuesday, May 9 when you go to Wild Roots Market in Felton, 5% of your purchase [...]
Sunday, February 12, noon - 5 pm Give a little love to someone special in your life! Our local artists will have additional artwork, crafts and jewelry on sale in the galley this day. Participating artists include: Ruth DaileyDyann PaynovichMargaret MorrisonKathryn Pierno
Despite the lingering effects of COVID 19, and repercussions from the CZU fire, the Santa Cruz Mountains Arts Center had a very successful year in 2022. We were able to carry out our mission, “To support and encourage art through education, exhibits, and cultural events,” with mostly volunteer staff and management. Here’s a recap of [...]
IN THE THOMAS GALLERY We hope we have something for everyone in our 2023 exhibit lineup for the Thomas Gallery. First up is The View From Here, asking artists to share their views of landscapes, seascapes, cityscapes, cloudscapes or even dreamscapes! Next is our annual youth art show, Spring Into Art. This long-running exhibit is [...]
Saturday, December 10, 12 – 5 pm Shop Local & Shop Small at the Art Center this holiday season! On Saturday, December 10, artists exhibiting in our holiday exhibit, The Gift of Art, will set up extra tables of their work. You are sure to find that special gift of art. Participating artists include: Dyann [...]
