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

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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.
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For Arts Education

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

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For Art Lovers & Supporters
Discover how art enthusiasts, funder, and supporters can be part of local arts communities.
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Happening Now

Call for Artists: Open Studios 2025 Art Tour

April 30, 2025 - 12:00 AMBe part of Santa Cruz County’s most anticipated annual art event - celebrating 40 years of connecting artists with thousands of visitors who explore, engage, and collect art straight from the source. Apply March 1-April 30.
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Explore the Visionary Art of Jaime Sánchez in new exhibit 'Eclose'

Discover the striking works of Jaime Sánchez at Galleria Placita inside the Watsonville Center for the Arts. Join us for an Artist Talk March 28th with the artist and Valeria Miranda, Director of Mary Porter Sesnon Gallery.
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Stories from Across the County

Find out what’s new and what’s next for artists, art organizations, and art enthusiasts.

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Connect With the Arts Community

Find the places and people that make up the Santa Cruz County arts experience.

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