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- April is Arts, Culture & Creativity Month—Advocate for the Arts!onApril 2, 2025
April marks Arts, Culture & Creativity Month—a statewide movement dedicated to raising awareness about the impact of the arts and empowering advocates to take action.
- Eclose: Transformation and New Beginnings in Watsonville’s Art SceneonFebruary 24, 2025
Jaime Sánchez debuts his first solo exhibition, Eclose, at Galleria Plazita, marking a new chapter for Watsonville’s growing arts community. The show explores themes of transformation, resilience, and creative evolution through sculpture and painting.
- Stepping Into a World of Color: The Youth Art ExhibitonFebruary 24, 2025
Audrey Sirota reflects on the profound impact of the Youth Art Exhibit, emphasizing how public recognition of student artwork fosters confidence, resilience, and meaningful engagement with the world.
- For the Love of ArtonJanuary 28, 2025
Artisans & agency is a locally owned boutique in downtown Santa Cruz, dedicated to showcasing handcrafted goods by local artists and supporting the creative community through events like “Hearts for the Arts.”
- Puertas Abiertas - Artist in Residence Pilot ProgramonDecember 4, 2024
Arts Council Santa Cruz County Announces the Launch of the Watsonville Center for the Arts: Puertas Abiertas Artist in Residence Pilot Program