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


Metamorphosis
SCAL Teacher & Student Show

June 13, 2025 – June 28, 2025

Celebrate the love of learning at SCAL! Our exceptional teaching staff and their talented students will be joining together in an exhibition to showcase what they’ve learned from one another.

California Landscape Show
94th Annual Statewide Exhibition

July 16, 2025 - August 23, 2025

The historic California Landscape Exhibition is a tradition almost as old as the Santa Cruz Art league itself. Featuring artists from all over the state, this exhibition celebrates the beauty, diversity, and majesty of California.

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


Closing Party - Metamorphosis
Saturday, June 28th, 3:30pm-5pm

Join us in a final celebration of our fantastic Teacher & Student Show! See the exhibit one last time and even meet some of the artists.

First Friday Reception - California Landscape Show
Friday, August 1st, 5:00pm-7:30pm

Mark your calendars for our biggest reception of the year! We’re celebrating the 94th year running of our historic California Landscape Exhibition, and we hope you’ll join us to view this incredible exhibition and celebrate the talented artists that it features.

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