Art Center News

San Lorenzo Valley Art Tour: May 21-22

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 [...]

San Lorenzo Valley Art Tour: May 21-222022-04-07T23:20:45-07:00

First Friday Art Tour April 1, 2022

Join the Art Center on April 1st for a First Friday Art Tour open house. We're excited to showcase young artists from our community in our "Spring Into Art" exhibit. Join us to celebrate our youth, their talent, and views of the world around us from April 1 to 30. Fun activities are planned for [...]

First Friday Art Tour April 1, 20222022-03-17T18:13:55-07:00

First Friday Art Tour March 4, 2022

Join the Art Center on March 4th for a First Friday Art Tour open house. For centuries artists have used love as a theme in their work. It comes in all forms from literal depiction, allegory, and metaphor. Now more than ever our world needs to see what love looks like. Love doesn’t just come [...]

First Friday Art Tour March 4, 20222022-02-21T10:48:41-08:00

Valentine’s Sidewalk Sale

Looking for the perfect gift is for your loved ones this Valentine's Day?Join us on Sunday, February 13 for a special Valentine's Day Art Sale!There's a beautiful selection of ceramics, jewelry, photos, honey, candles, and more. What: Valentine's Sidewalk SaleWhen: Sunday, February 13, noon - 5 pmWhere: The Art Center's Thomas Gallery

Valentine’s Sidewalk Sale2022-02-04T00:34:37-08:00

First Friday Art Tour February 4, 2022

Join the Art Center on February 4th for a First Friday Art Tour opening reception. For centuries artists have used love as a theme in their work. It comes in all forms from literal depiction, allegory, and metaphor. Now more than ever our world needs to see what love looks like. Love doesn’t just come [...]

First Friday Art Tour February 4, 20222022-01-23T21:02:47-08:00

2022 Exhibit Schedule Published

We look forward to an invigorating year for the Thomas Gallery in 2022 with 6 exhibits planned. We start the year focused on the heart, “Art With Heart” is a judged exhibit with cash awards. After 2 years of hiatus during the pandemic, our annual youth exhibit, “Spring Into Art” returns to showcase the talent [...]

2022 Exhibit Schedule Published2021-11-04T23:41:48-07:00

Help Needed!

The Art Center is actively looking to fill several part-time positions – both paid and volunteer. These include a Social Media Coordinator, an Education Program Coordinator, and a Curatorial Director (or Co-directors). Job descriptions can be found HERE. If you are interested in joining the SCMAC team, please send an email to info@mountainartcenter.org indicating your area of interest and your contact information.

Help Needed!2021-08-17T22:31:11-07:00

First Friday Art Tour – August 6, 2021

The Art Center is participating in Santa Cruz County's First Friday Art Tour this month on August 6. Stop by the gallery from 3 - 7 pm and check out our Earth & Fire exhibit, which is ending soon on August 14. This exhibit showcases clay and glass. Light refreshments will be served outside on [...]

First Friday Art Tour – August 6, 20212021-08-03T22:40:36-07:00

In-person Programming Coming in June 2021

Ceramics Are You in the Mood for Mud?For the past month, we’ve had small groups doing specialty firings and limited outdoor studio time for handbuilding and wheel work. We also just fired up our big gas reduction kiln for the first time in more than a year! We’ve done a couple of bisque firings and [...]

In-person Programming Coming in June 20212021-05-18T23:29:10-07:00

The Art Center is Starting to Reopen!

In compliance with state and county orders, the Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center has begun our long-awaited reopening. As we originally planned, we started with outdoor activities as weather permitted. We've now had several pop-up sidewalk sales and have opened our Ceramics Studio to Members for limited hours and activities. In the coming weeks, we [...]

The Art Center is Starting to Reopen!2021-06-29T19:42:49-07:00
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