Open Studios 2024

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

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Open Studios 2024 Art Tour

Meet the artists, experience their creative process, witness live demonstrations, and buy direct from the artists. Plan your free self-guided tour - visit one studio or spend all day exploring. Open Studios takes place the first three weekends of October.

Arts Organizations: Apply for Up to $7,000 in Support Grants

Every year, we distribute $200,000+ directly to our community’s artists and arts organizations. Our Support Grant applications for nonprofit (and fiscally sponsored) arts organizations are open September 18 - October 23, 2024.

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.

I have felt an immense amount of support through the Arts Council and am incredibly thankful to get to work with you all on a variety of projects.

Gazelle WalkerTannery digital media & visual artist, Develop Grant recipient

Open Studios is all about building lasting connections. Not only to new and old collectors, to friends and to fellow artists, but also to robust local support and information

Liz CrainArtist

As a long time teacher I have continually had the pleasure of witnessing the JOY, self-esteem, and community bonding that arts education inspires.

Muffie MillerRetired educator and arts education advocate

The arts make our county so special. From incredible artists to world-class music, dance and film programs, we have access to experiences that are usually found in larger cities.

Consuelo AlbaCo-Founder & Executive Director, Watsonville Film Festival