SPRING INTO ART: CANCELED
With the health and safety of our community in mind, we have canceled the Spring Into Art youth exhibit for the time being.
Our sincere apologies to all our young artists who worked hard to prepare their art for this show.
We hope to be able to reschedule this exhibit later in the year.
Please check our website for updates.
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Art Center Temporary Closure
In compliance with the county’s “shelter in place” order, the Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center will be temporarily closed until further notice.
If you are currently enrolled in a class, we will contact you regarding rescheduling or a refund for the affected period.
Thank you for your understanding. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Art Center soon.
ART IN THE REDWOODS
Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center offers the premier art classes in the San Lorenzo Valley, the heart of the redwoods and the local art world. With a long history of providing arts programming to Santa Cruz County, art classes provide a chance for young people to survey different artistic movements and develop their own craft. All levels are welcome—the only requirement is a sincere interest in the visual arts! Classes, workshops, events and exhibitions are held at the Art Center’s 9341 Mill St. location in Ben Lomond, equipped with a studio classroom, gallery, and offering a wide range of art classes with our talented and creative instructors, most professional artists in diverse fields.
Our goal is to provide young artists with opportunities that build self-esteem through art and friendship. We also provide students with a variety of experiences to explore their artistic creativity! Students work on individual and collaborative projects in disciplines such as painting and drawing, cartoon art, ceramics, printmaking, and art-meets-science (STEAM) classes. Students will learn to feel comfortable expressing themselves artistically and within a group setting. Students will have an opportunity to participate in critiques, and learn how to present and discuss their work.
Voted the Banner’s FAVE PLACE to take an Art Class, be sure to mark your calendars for exciting upcoming classes!
Other Youth Classes: Art After School
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MAC Youth art programs are made possible because of donations from the following and people just like you.
We have established a Gloria Seneres Memorial Fund which directly supports our Youth Art Programs. DONATE online today or send a check to the Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center, 9341 Mill St. Ben Lomond, CA 95005. All contributions are tax-deductible.
Thanks for helping make youth art happen!
SCMAC Visual Arts and Music Content Standards
The Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center recognizes the importance of a variety of art experiences for the well-rounded development of children, for enriching local communities and for a more humane global community. All Art Center youth art classes incorporate age appropriate SCMAC Standards and California State Content Standards for the Visual Arts and Music. Content standards were designed to encourage the highest achievement of every student, by defining the knowledge, concepts, and skills that students should acquire at each grade level.