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Arts Education for Everyone: Join our Santa Cruz Gives fundraising campaign!

With your help, we can train passionate local artists, expand arts programs, and ensure every student has access to the transformative power of the arts.

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Advancing the Arts

We nurture and invest in artists, culture, and the arts throughout Santa Cruz County.About Us

Choose Your Path

We welcome everyone in the arts community.

For Artists

Learn about the resources available to artists across the County.

For Arts Education

Dig into how we support schools and teaching artists from South to North County.

For Art Lovers & Supporters

Discover how art enthusiasts, funder, and supporters can be part of local arts communities.

Happening Now

Announcing Support Grantees

This year’s Support Grantees are arts organizations that bring creativity, culture, and connection to communities across Santa Cruz County! These grants provide vital funding to sustain creative spaces, uplift diverse voices, and keep the arts thriving.

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Call To Artists: Santa Cruz County Government Building Exhibits Application

March 2, 2025 - 12:00 AMSanta Cruz County artists are invited to apply to exhibit in the Santa Cruz County Government Building during the 2025 Exhibit Year.

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Artist Opportunity: Tannery Arts Center Spring Art Market

March 16, 2025 - 12:00 AMApplications are now open! This annual, family-friendly event on Mother’s Day weekend features art, music, flowers, food, creative activities and public art in the studios and outdoors around the Tannery campus.

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Hearts for the Arts 2025: A Silent Auction Supporting Arts Education

February 13, 2025 - 12:00 AMJoin Artisans & Agency this February for the 15th annual Hearts for the Arts fundraiser. With the theme “For the Love Of…,” over 60 local artists will showcase stunning pieces up for auction to support arts education across the county.