First Friday Santa Cruz

Sesnon Gallery – Katerina Lanfranco Jan 23, 2012 Katerina Lanfranco: Natural Selection Clear Cuts artists cutting through Richard Wohlfeiler Laser Curt Relief-Prints Frist Friday at the Sesnon Gallery at UCSC: Friday, Feb. 3, 2-4pm. Ikebana and Bonsai Demonstrations FREE 2:00 – 2:15pm Intro by Katerina Lanfranco relationship of contemporary arts to ikebana and the influence of Ikebana and Bonsai on her current installation. [...]

Avalon Visions – Kumar Lama Jan 23, 2012 Kumar Lama was born into poverty and the caste tradition in the mountains of Nepal. At the age of 9, Kumar was discovered to be a prodigy by Palden Lama, a most highly respected and revered master Thangka painter. Through the strength of his art and the determination of his spirit, he overwhelmed the odds [...]

India Joze – Paul Henri Jan 19, 2012 I have nostalgic bones. I am attracted to subjects kinesthetically. Often it is a rusty item from the past, the lines on the face of a tribal elder, some discarded tool or an ancient stone building. Something deep within me longs for days when life was simpler, when it was more rooted in the earth [...]

Faust Salon & Spa – Jami Goddess Jan 19, 2012 Come and join Faust Salon & Spa welcome Jami Goddess Art to the First Friday lineup. Refreshments and Raffle** www.faustsalon.com www.jamigoddessart.deviantart.com 765 Cedar St Santa Cruz CA 95060 6pm to 9pm

Vinocruz – W. M. Vinci Jan 19, 2012 W.M. Vinci is an artist, teacher, and businessman creating from his home in Emerald Hills California. His artwork is in several galleries and private collections and recently was twice featured on the cover of a national magazine. Mr. Vinci’s art is inspired by many sources including astrophysics, urban landscapes, and human nature. His vivid work [...]

R. Blitzer Gallery – A Figurative Affair Jan 19, 2012 Eighteen figurative artists wear their hearts on their sleeves in A Figurative Affair, which opens at the R. Blitzer Gallery with a reception on First Friday, February 3, 2012, from 5 – 9 PM. There will be wine, and live music by Scott Stobbe and Jaymes Kirksey. This westside gallery, located at 410 Natural Bridges [...]

Rittenhouse Building – Wet Art 2012 Jan 17, 2012 Wetsuits turned into Art- Local surfers have donated their used wetsuits to artists. Some of the finished art pieces will be on display. All pcs can be viewed at a VIP event February 18th. Rittenhouse Bldg- Corner of Pacific Ave and Church- Santa Cruz http://www.wetart.org 5-10pm