Tannery Arts Center

08/07/2026

One location, many stops!

Join us this First Friday at the Tannery Arts Center from 5-9pm to experience a variety of art forms, a range of color, good art and good conversations 🪷

Radius Gallery and First Friday Santa Cruz present “The Art of Flowers”. This exhibit features work inspired by flora from 30 local artists in a variety of mediums.

Exhibition dates: August 6-16

Gallery 125 will be showing the work of Beth Shields, Lynne Todaro, Melissa West, Linda Fillhardt, and Joan Hellenthal. Paintings, prints, cards, sculpture, jewelry, and more!

Korean artist EunKyung Lee Otte will share her unique and authentic fans. Demo in the courtyard around 6pm 🪭

This months show features gelli, mono & relief prints from PATT artists: Bob Rocco, Andrée LeBourveau, Ann Miya, Lu Lee, A V Pike, Jane Gregorious, Susan Gilchrist, and Cindy Haug, as well as guest artist Margitta Dietrick.

06/30/2026

First Friday is here 💫

Join us for an evening of amazing art, cultural knowledge, and a community exhibition. Olio’s cafe will also be open so swing by for soft serve, drinks, and other goodies. We hope to see you!

06/25/2026

Santa Cruz County Guide to Art Hubs

Santa Cruz County has long been shaped by artists, makers, performers, filmmakers, cultural workers, and creative communities who turn everyday spaces into places of connection. Here, art is not limited to one museum wall or one gallery district. It lives in working studios, historic buildings, community classrooms, downtown plazas, public murals, film screenings, dance spaces, and monthly art walks that invite locals and visitors into the county’s creative rhythm.

This guide brings together some of the major art hubs across Santa Cruz County, from Downtown Santa Cruz to Watsonville, each offering a different way to experience the region’s creative heart. Some are best for exhibitions. Others are ideal for classes, open studios, public art, performance, or community events. Together, they offer a meaningful way to explore the people, stories, and artistic energy that make Santa Cruz County such a vibrant place to visit.

This guide brings together some of the major art hubs across Santa Cruz County, from Downtown Santa Cruz to Watsonville, each offering a different way to experience the region’s creative heart.

06/23/2026

Tomorrow, the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors will consider a budget that would eliminate funding for Arts Council Santa Cruz County and significantly reduce support for the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History. Read Lookout Santa Cruz's coverage for additional background on the proposed cuts a...

06/23/2026

Santa Cruz County staff are proposing to cut a $170,000 contract with the Arts Council and reductions to a contract with the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History to address a funding gap in the county’s parks department in a tough budget year.

06/22/2026

Camp Tannery Arts has officially come to a close. Over the last 15 years, founder Linda Cover has curated a smorgasbord of artists, art mediums and approaches for the youth to experience.

Hundreds of artists have participated in this wildly creative art experiment of truly diverse voices. This camp was a gift of love from the Tannery Art Center to our younger generations. ❤️

06/03/2026

Our studios are gearing up for First Friday this week! Visit the tannery to experience a range of artists and mediums 🌟

- Kids Makers Fair + Wild Critters Exhibit. Support young artists and their hand made creations!

Studio 128 - Monotypes by Shane Dowling, photographs by Katie Scott and Watercolors by Linda Lord

- Pop in, Pop out! A one night only exhibition highlighting local talent

- One studio, a range of artwork by Beth Shields, Lynne Todaro, Melissa West, Joan Hellenthal & Linda Fillhardt

- Repeating Forms / Cutting Edges featuring works by AV Pike & Catherine Marlowe

05/27/2026

Lots of art, fun, and learning happening at the Tannery this summer! Our artists are looking forward to spending time with the younger generation of creatives and working with them in a multitude of capacities.

Visual art, singing, writing, DJing, dancing and more! Find something your little one might like? Tap the QR code or reach out to the artists directly! We can’t wait to see the campus light up again this summer 🎨☀️

05/15/2026

Develop “Quick” Grants close in exactly 2 weeks ⏰

If you’re looking to level up your craft or expand your creative business, this is your sign! Arts Council Santa Cruz County offers grants up to $1,000 to help you reach your goals. Apply by May 26 to receive funds by the following month. 

We are so excited to pilot these “quick” grants and support the incredible work of our community. Big congratulations to our recent grantees 💫

• Justin Francavilla () - Leveling up his print game with new multicolor silkscreen equipment

• Maleah Welsh (.frame) - Heading to a Level 4 dance intensive with Zoe Jakes (the final step before teacher training!)

• Natalia Aandewiel () - Investing in her growth with an advanced painting and art marketing course.

• Cynthia Spillman () - Developing a prototype for a Children’s Art Card Deck made of her artwork

• Ripple Effect () - Working with a social media consultant to expand marketing of the Festival

Your project could be funded next! Click the link in our bio or visit the Grants Portal on our website to start your application today🚀