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:
Gallery closed for installation until January 17th
Wednesday-Saturday 12pm-5pm*
*Gallery Hours subject to change if closed for installation. View our Gallery Calendar here.
See What’s Happening!
Exhibitions
Movement: A Moment in Time
Nationwide Photography Exhibition
January 17, 2025 – February 22, 2025
Juried by local photographer Devi Pride, this exhibition is inspired by the magic of motion in our everyday lives.
Fullness Emptiness
Susie Wilson, Soo Choi, and Heejin Lee
March 7, 2025 – April 12, 2025
Fullness & Emptiness is the rhythm of life; a heartbeat is the sound of it, the tides are the creation of it, human experience is the living of it, and art is the translation of it.
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!
Art Events
First Friday: February 7th, 5-7:30pm
Come and see our exciting photography exhibition, Movement: A Moment in Time, for our first reception of 2025! Please note that due to the holidays we will not be having a First Friday reception in January.
Critique Groups:
Come check out our artist critique groups! The first Tuesday of each month, SCAL runs a drop-in critique group in the evening, and we also host the SC Watercolor Society critique group which meets weekly on Tuesday afternoons!
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.
Visit Our Gift Shop
In need of a gift for a special someone or looking for some local art to spruce up your decorating? The Santa Cruz Art League gift shop has it all, featuring a selection of works from our community’s talented artists! Come down and take a look in person or browse our selection online.
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