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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.

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Rincón de Arte - Holiday Art Market at the Watsonville Center for the Arts

December 13, 2024 - 7:00 PMJoin us for Rincón de Arte – a pop-up Holiday Art Market at the Watsonville Center for the Arts! Shop one-of-a-kind treasures: Art, jewelry, crafts, and more—all handmade by talented local artists.

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Yesenia Molina on Cultivating Creativity, Equity, and Justice in the Arts

Listen to Yesenia Molina, Watsonville Arts Program Manager, on On The Cutting Edge (KSQD.ORG) as she shares her vision for fostering creativity, supporting artists, and promoting justice and equity in the arts across Watsonville and beyond.

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Tannery Arts Center Winter Art Market

December 14, 2024 - 12:00 AMDiscover, Experience, And Support Local Art During The 12th Annual Winter Art Market At The Tannery Arts Center On Saturday, December 14 In The City Of Santa Cruz.

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Call for Teaching Artists

Arts Council Santa Cruz County is seeking teaching artists in all disciplines, including substitute positions for the Arts Education programs, SPECTRA and Mariposa Arts.

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Empower the Arts in California – Join Today!

Become a member of CA for the Arts and help champion the importance of arts and culture in our communities. Your support drives advocacy, fosters collaboration, and ensures accessible programs for a vibrant cultural future.