Sue Cukrov has been fascinated by crystals since early childhood. In 1995, she started digging for fossil shark teeth in an old abandoned gravel quarry near her home, and began experimenting with creative ways to wire wrap them. Sue started to sell her one-of-a-kind pieces at seasonal craft fairs. She referred to these pieces as [...]
Introducing Annie’s newest collection the Monarch Butterfly. Annie is often most inspired by nature. Monarch Butterfly harnesses the magic of the whispering wings of North America’s most famous butterfly. This six piece collection is frosted on the back with the rose-gold glaze permanently fused to the front using Annie’s distinctive firing process. It is a [...]
The Beauty of Books As Art with the work of Mary Atkinson and Felicia Rice. Poet-Educator Magdalena Montagne leads our poetry classes and weekly slam. Join us First Friday from 5:30pm-9:00 pm. Classes and workshops for the month are featured on-line at www.artdujour.org. 1013 Cedar Street with garage parking x the street. 831-621-0672 info@artdujour.org http://www.artdujour.org [...]
This First Friday you can enrich the lives of children through art. Join us from 6-8pm for a fun family event benefiting arts education programs for kids. Come admire our “Wall of Hearts” exhibit featuring local art students and teachers. And, place bids on silent auction heart inspired art pieces by local fine artists and [...]
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 [...]
Discover your “Amour Fou” at Bead It. With our local artists that specialize in an array of mediums, you’re sure to find something to tantalize your passion for adornment. Find that special piece for that special someone! http://www.beaditinc.com 1325 Pacific Ave. 5-9pm
Join us for a live and silent auction, music and fun. You can bid on art from Doug Ross and celebrate our 1 year Anniversary and launch of our charity Project Bike. http://thebikedojo.com 1101 Pacific Ave #G 7pm
Treescapes, plein aire acrylic and watercolor landscapes of Santa Cruz and environs. Artist Statement: I like to catch the dialogue between shadow and our Mediterranean light, hosted by a noble (and ennobling) tree. Venue Description: Camellia Thea Gallery & Tea Salon: Supporting small cultural art events, and offering salon-style tea samplings by appointment. Featuring whole leaf varietal camellia [...]
My work uses the visual language of color to create an emotional feel, that connects directly to the heart and mind. The use of bright sensual colors, occasional subdued hues, and earthy elements brings about a range of feeling tones. The series of sensual flower paintings are meant to wet the palette by exciting the [...]
My photography is my passion, I do a variety of things: Residential Property Photography, Weddings, on location photo shoots, My Captured Moments Photographs. The majority of my photos are Giclée (Canvas Wraps). Any print can be customized to order, any size or medium. Please stop by and enjoy. www.lookie-lous.smugmug.com 105 Stockton Avenue
Maia’s artwork carries a passion for the beauty of the ocean, action sports, and the quintessential California lifestyle. Working with oil paints, her work captures the ethereal quality and fluidity of the ocean itself, whether she is painting a surf scene, coastal landscape or a vineyard sunset. An avid athlete and visual artist, her work [...]
Current works by two local artists, Joao de Brito and David Fleming, who have a great following domestic and internationally, we are honored to feature these fine artist again. We will have a special priced small plate menu the evening of the even with our famous $5.00 m”ARTinis” 5:30 – 8:30 PM Center Street Grill [...]
Danette works with only the finest materials including precious and semi-precious stones, pearls, 22k vermeil, 18k and 14k gold, and sterling silver. Danette casts her own pendants using precious metal clay. Port Wine and Gourmet Chocolate Tasting.
Alyce is a local artist living in Santa Cruz. Her specialty is creating themed charm bracelets. She has been designing and creating jewelry for over 10 years. She has been published several times in beading magazines and has placed 1st and 2nd in international contests for her charm bracelets. Come see all of the fun [...]
Cruzio has a lot of talent bottled up within the walls of its recently expanded office and coworking space. There are plenty of talented professional artists working with clay, photography, graphic illustration and the written medium. There are also many hobbyists who have never had the chance to express their artistic endeavors in front of [...]
The Cultural Council of Santa Cruz County is proud to present the works of Carolina McCall during the February First Friday Art Tour. In addition, there will also be an interactive art activity coordinated by Mariposa’s Art. Carolina McCall exhibits a series of colorful paintings of contemporary Mayan life, inspired by her tour of Lake [...]
“Do You See What I See?” celebrates making art within a family. Ana Schechter, photographer, and her mother, Janis O’Driscoll, printmaker, invite you to see their work hung together for the first time, and make art yourself at the reception…what do you see? Come play with us. http://www.santacruzpl.org 224 Church Street Santa Cruz 4pm-8pm
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
Ann Altstatt, Nora Dougherty Janet Fine Bridget Henry Victoria May Caroline Nicola Bonnie Primbsch Coffee, sugar, ink, silkscreen, and thread are some of the materials that have been used in the Pass It On project. The only rule of engagement was that each of the artists involved had to “touch” the paper square at least [...]
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 [...]
ENGAGE with us, tonight at the Rittenhouse and Borders buildings! Stop by and check out the digital screens powered by the Digital Sign Factory and respond to questions about love and relationships via text message. Your answers will be posted in real time for all to see! TEXT “FirstFriday [space] [your response]” to 66937 to [...]
Extended Leeds family retrospective – Marvin, Millie (dad and mom) Michael, Mattie, Mellisa -1950′s through present. Extended atelier including Chuck Pyle, epic museum surfboards by worlds most legendary shapers, Guy Siratt- computer art guru, Dan Vermiller- classical hand forged wrought iron art and more. 123 Locust Street 95060
This exhibit features the works 62 jewelry artists and metal smiths. Reception hours 5:00-8:00pm www.manyhands-capitola.com 510 Bay Avenue
A recent transplant from Los Angeles to Santa Cruz, Joe Ravetz’s two studies of women in motion will be on display at the Michaelangelo Gallery opening February 3rd as part of Santa Cruz’s next First Friday. The photos are Ravetz’s visual interpretation of ballerinas on stage, as well as women in their stylish high heels. [...]
These paintings are the alchemy when colours meet, join and create many dimensional organic shapes. http://www.motivsc.com/ 1209 Pacific Ave. Santa Cruz, CA 95060 5-9 pm
Rydell Visual Art Fellowship December 17, 2011-March 18, 2012 Solari Gallery This is the third in the series of exhibitions that feature the works of the Rydell Visual Art Fellowship recipients. After Roy Rydell’s death — two years after his wife Frances died — their estate was bequeathed to the Community Foundation to establish a [...]
The Butterfly Effect: An Installation by Shelby Graham December 17, 2011-March 18, 2012 Lezin Gallery Can the flutter of a butterfly’s wings set off atmospheric changes that alter events? Graham’s photographic installation allows you to step into a world of light drawings, hanging scrolls, magnifying glasses and specimens for close observation. Artist and curator Shelby [...]
Part of being an individual is connecting with the universal. Come to NOURISH and check out Lauren’s photos from around the globe. http://nourishsantacruz.com 130 Walnut Ave 5:30pm-8:30pm
Born & raised in Santa Cruz the beauty of the ocean in combination of Marine studies in New Zealand and UCSC have inspired this young & talented artist’s work. Enjoy Free nuts & other surprise specials during our First Friday event! http://www.nutkreations.com 104 Lincoln St 5pm
Various Artists of Multi-media and performance and music shows including the third Sad Song Project and photographs by Annee Delaware. 5pm-9pm 120 Pearl Alley Studio
While in Europe, I painted, sketched and photographed the European scenes of life and interest. I had an opportunity to attend the art school Instituto di Bella Arte in Perugia, Italy. Now I create my clay pieces from low-fire clay and glazes. I enjoy a variety of styles and techniques, but especially enjoy the combining [...]
Esoteric Delight: Selections from Les Tarot des Femme Erotiques Linda Rosewood, a Santa Cruz writer and witch, has created an enchanting tarot deck using century-old photos that are commonly known as “vintage erotica.” More romantic than erotic, these images have been carefully curated to echo traditional tarot symbols, themes, elements, and references. The images not [...]
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 [...]
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
Come and see the wonderful work from the talented Art League Members. Every year the show gets better and better! Reception: February 18, 3-5. http://www.scal.org 526 Broadway, Santa Cruz 12-9pm
This art exhibition presented by the Cultural Council of Santa Cruz County will engage viewers as they experience the richness and depth of the work on display. This exhibit features five local artists’ insight into familiar places, people and beyond – providing their creative interpretations of the everyday and commonplace through bold, expressive artworks. Featuring [...]
In Plein Sight – Paintings by Brian Rounds. Stripetinis. Catered by Serendipity Spreads. http://www.stripedesigngroup.com 107 Walnut Ave 5-9pm
Art by Emily Reese Emily’s work reflects themes of memory and sentimentality as a hope to reinterpret the past to understand the present. Dark spaces permeate her paintings presenting a sense of ambiguity and lostness of both artist and subjects. Her paintings resonate with viewers as they conjure up feelings of heaviness and a mulling [...]
The Cellar Door Lounge at Bonny Doon Vineyard is featuring the work of Jared Roth, Cabinets made from weathered wood and driftwood. Meet the artist and enjoy wine by the glass and snacks in the Biodynamic Lounge. http://www.bonnydoonvineyard.com 328 Ingalls Street 5:30-9pm
LEILA KANE, California Impressionist Living and working along the central coast of California provides constant inspiration for this impressionist painter who revels in the feelings evoked by the land, the sea, and the sky. Leila Kane spends a lot of time walking and hiking the Central California coasts where she first experiences each scene that [...]
