First Friday Boulder Creek

lille æske 13160 Central Ave, Boulder Creek

A free monthly mountain street fair in the name of creation & community. Local art, music and food lining the sidewalks of historic downtown Boulder Creek, California A Family friendly event - please visit our website for more details.

Kids Collage Workshop

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center 35 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, CA, United States

Join us for an art workshop themed around sea otter conservation, featuring local artist Tina Fuller Somers! Participants will learn fun facts about sea otters, explore block printing and collage techniques, and help create a community art piece that will display in the Sanctuary Exploration Center for the month of May. This event is open to all ages but geared towards kids aged 8-12. This event is free but registration is required and space is limited. To register, email the Exploration Center team at: [email protected]

Free

Spring Art Market at Tannery Arts Center

Tannery Arts Center 1070 River Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Join us for a vibrant celebration of art, music, and community at the Spring Art Market! Hosted by the Arts Council Santa Cruz County, this free family-friendly event features an array of local artisans and makers showcasing their unique creations. Explore captivating artworks, enjoy live music performances, indulge in delicious food from food trucks, and engage in fun children’s activities. With something for everyone, the Spring Art Market promises a memorable experience for all. Don't miss out!

Free

The SLV Music & Art Festival

Roaring Camp Railroads 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA, United States

The 3rd annual SLV Music & Art Festival is an outdoor, community event that features performances by: SLVHS choir and bands, SLVMS bands, SLV Nature Academy Band, SLVE and BCE 5th grade bands, and the SLV Community Band! There is an art show and sale (by donation) put on by the SLVHS Art Department! There will be multiple food trucks and also silent and live auctions that support the SLV Music Boosters. Please come and celebrate community while supporting our growing student musicians and artists!

Free

Art of Observation Workshop

Stanford University will be donating 100 Foldscopes, paper microscopes with 140x magnification, to participants of this free workshop at Studio Judy G on July 22. Our goal is to inspire the next generation by distributing and training these microscopes to students and educators in the local area.

Free

Books & Brews La Selva Beach Summer Fair

La Selva Beach Clubhouse Lawn 314 Estrella Avenue, La Selva Beach

Craft Fair with 50 unique arts and crafts booths. Huge book sale with books of all genres. Bake sale and prize raffle of vendor donations. Local craft beers on tap. Live music from Woody Bell, Girls & Company, and That Country Feeling Band. Tacos el Jesse and S&B Burgers food trucks. Free admission! Contact: [email protected]

Free

Downtown Santa Cruz: “Encounter” Art Exhibition

m.k. contemporary art gallery Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Enjoy a captivating new exhibition featuring the works of eight talented artists from Santa Cruz and the wider bay area. The exhibition will run through November 24th, 2024. “Encounter” explores the moment of convergence—where materials, ideas, and experiences collide. Each piece captures the ephemeral nature of these intersections, provoking curiosity and inviting viewers into a space of contemplation and connection. The work challenges perception, inviting introspection while offering intimate yet expansive reflections on the world around us. Exhibition Dates:
October 4th – November 24th, 2024  Closed Mondays through Wednesdays.  Open Thursday through Sunday from noon to 5:00 PM M.K. Contemporary Art invites art lovers and the general public to experience this powerful collection of works in person. The gallery is located in Downtown Santa Cruz, easily accessible to visitors from across the Bay Area.

Free