The Santa Cruz Art League
One of California’s most significant and historic arts organizations, the Santa Cruz Art League inspires creativity and community through vibrant visual and performing arts.
Come Visit Us!
Office Hours:
Wednesday-Saturday, 11am-5pm
Gallery Hours:
Wednesday-Saturday 12pm-5pm*
*Gallery Hours subject to change if closed for installation. View our Gallery Calendar here.
See What’s Happening!
Exhibitions
High School Show
67th Annual Countywide Exhibition
April 19, 2025 – May 10, 2025
This exhibition aims to encourage young artists to new heights and support the growing creative community.
Next / Now
Future Forward
May 16, 2025 – May 24, 2025
This exhibition showcases artists of all ages and their interpretations on “Looking to the Future.” Open to all mediums and styles, we hope that this exhibit will explore diverse perspectives on what is to come.
Classes
Our Classes
We’re excited to be offering a wide selection of classes from our wonderful team of instructors, with a variety of mediums and levels. Take a look at our class listings to find the right one for you!
Drop-in workshops
Not ready to commit to registration? No problem! We also offer weekly drop figure drawing workshops for only $20. Check out our drop-in workshops page to see the regular and one-time workshops we are offering!
Events
Reception: 67th Annual High School Show
Saturday, April 19th, 2pm-4pm
Since 1955, the Santa Cruz Art League’s High School Show has provided one of the only professional gallery exhibitions for high school-age artists in the county. This exhibition aims to encourage young artists to new heights and support the growing creative community! Join us for this reception to celebrate the talent of these emerging artists!
Community Gardening Day
Saturday, May 3rd
Join us in a day of living art! We’re calling on our community to help us in fostering and restoring our building and garden.
Become a Member
SCAL members enjoy discounted classes, higher commission rates, access to our exclusive member’s exhibition, and many other perks. Becoming a member of our community helps us continue to provide a space for local artists to come together.
Contribute
Donate or volunteer with us to support your local arts community! The Santa Cruz Arts League has always been a community-centered organization, and we rely on the generosity of our friends and members to continue providing a space for our county’s incredible artists.
Learn More
Curious about what SCAL can do for you? Check out our FAQ or read a bit about our history as one of California’s oldest art organizations.
If you have questions that aren’t answered on our website, we’d love to hear from you! Simply scroll to the bottom of this page to find our contact form.
Our Location
526 Broadway, Santa Cruz, Ca, 95060
Our convenient location is just minutes from downtown. Come visit us and explore our gift shop, gallery, and classrooms, as well as our blackbox theater!
Office Hours:
Wednesday-Saturday, 11am-5pm
Gallery Hours:
Wednesday-Saturday 12pm-5pm
*Gallery Hours subject to change if closed for installation. View our Gallery Calendar here.
Contact
Feel free to contact us with any questions.
Email
admin@scal.org
Phone
(831) 426-5787