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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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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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