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Open Studios 2024

A FREE, self-guided, countywide art tour the first three weekends in October.

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Open Studios artist Taylor Reinhold. Photo: Crystal Birns

Stories from Across the County

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

Teaching Artists Pathways and Equitable Access to Quality Arts Education

byArts Council SCC

onNovember 3, 2024

Embracing a New Chapter with the Arts Council: Mercedes is Building Connections Through Creativity

byArts Council SCC

onNovember 3, 2024

Introducing Yesenia Adriana Molina, Watsonville Arts Program Manager

byArts Council SCC

onOctober 2, 2024

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Arts Council Santa Cruz County is the foundation for the creative economy in our region.

Kathryn MintzCity of Santa Cruz Economic Development

Initiatives

We invest in spaces that support the arts community.

Initiatives

Open Studios Art Tour

Artists and art-lovers come together over the first three weekends in October each year. During the event, people from around the world visit art studios across Santa Cruz County.

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Santa Cruz County Gov't Center Art Exhibits

The Santa Cruz County Government Building hosts rotating exhibits on their 1st and 5th floors featuring local artists.

701 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz
 Hours: 8am - 5pm 
Monday - Friday except for holidays

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Deepen Your Arts Community Connection

Discover more ways you get involved with and support the Santa Cruz County arts community.

Donate

Your generosity supports programs and grants that fuel arts and culture from the mountains to the sea.

Arts Advocacy

Get involved in advocacy and policy work to improve arts, culture, and arts education.

Volunteer

Throughout the year, we have opportunities for enthusiastic supporters to get involved. Find current opportunities.

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