In 1919, our founders envisioned a space for artists to come together, create, and access a wider audience. Now, over a century later, the Santa Cruz Art League still strives to facilitate a community for our local artists. We celebrate the thriving art center we have become, nurturing and expanding the expression of artists in our community.
For the next century we will continue to support our founders’ vision of the Art League as a creativity hub. With the continuing support of our vibrant community of artists, patrons and sponsors we will engage the next generation of creatives through inclusive visual and performing arts programs for schools, families and young adults for this and future centuries to come.
Our Story
Land Acknowledgement:
The Santa Cruz Art League is located on the unceded territory of the Awaswas-speaking Uypi Tribe. The Amah Mutsun Tribal Band, comprised of the descendants of indigenous people taken to missions Santa Cruz and San Juan Bautista during Spanish colonization of the Central Coast, is today working hard to restore traditional stewardship practices on these lands and heal from historical trauma.
Learn more about the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band and support their efforts here: