We're Feeling “In The Pink" “In the pink” is an expression that describes a state of good health, well-being, or a positive financial position and signifies that there is a reason to be optimistic. We find this to be a prefect theme for our annual message. We are celebrating the Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center’s 26 [...]
Music Festival Benefits Local Non-Profit Organizations Dance the weekend away to live music with your friends and family while enjoying tasty locally made food, cold beer, cider, and wine in an open field surrounded by redwoods in the Santa Cruz Mountains. This annual music, arts and crafts festival held at Roaring Camp in Felton is [...]
Explore Great Art in the Redwoods On the weekend on May 18 and 19 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, explore local artists from north of Boulder Creek to south of Felton. See painters, sculptors, ceramicists, woodworkers, glass artists, photographers, and more. 26 artists in 15 locations will open their studios to the public, with [...]
Celebrate the incredible mothers in your life by treating them to something special this Mother's Day! Join us at the Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center for a sidewalk sale on Saturday, May 13. From noon until 5 pm, explore a treasure trove of unique, artisan-crafted gifts including jewelry, pottery, cards, and much more, all handcrafted [...]
Our Ceramics Department has generously pledged the proceeds from their upcoming Seconds Sale to the Summer Scholarship Fundraiser. Stop by the Art Center on May’s First Friday Art Tour to scoop up great deals on imperfect pottery and help our fundraiser in the process. It’s a win-win! The event takes place against the backdrop of [...]
UPDATE:We crushed our goal! $3605 raised. As of 5/9/24 we have registered 27 scholarship recipients in our Summer classes. GRO Community has independently funded 4 summer scholarships as well, bringing the total to 31 funded. We still have scholarships available for Weeks 2 and 3 and expect to fill those spaces soon. Many thanks to [...]
What: First Friday Closing Reception When: Friday, February 2, 2024, 5 - 7 pm The Teachers’ Talent show closes on February 11—which gives you just enough time to get some special gifts for your Valentine or Galentine. And we have some great choices for you to shop from! Come to the closing reception on First [...]
Holiday Sale Dates Announced SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY SIDEWALK SALE Saturday, November 25, Noon - 5 pmMAIN HOLIDAY SALE Saturday, December 9, Noon - 5 pmEXPANDED HOURS WEEK BEFORE XMAS Monday - Saturday, Dec. 18-23, Noon - 5 pm We are thrilled to announce the dates for our highly anticipated Holiday Sale this year. Mark your [...]
This Giving Tuesday, Give a Lifetime of Creativity So far in 2023, 218 young students have taken art classes of all kinds from The Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center. Some have taken our after-school classes at the center, others have taken them at SLV Elementary or Middle School, or through Ocean Grove Charter School. While [...]
IN THE THOMAS GALLERY 2024 will bring some new and fun challenges to artists participating in the Thomas Gallery exhibits. As usual, our first show will be judged, with awards for best interpretation of the theme. The exhibit is titled The Line and asks artists to explore how line is used in their artwork. Next is [...]
