First Friday

SCAL is thrilled to host monthly First Friday receptions. Join us for refreshments, community, and incredible exhibitions. Our receptions are 5:00 - 7:30 pm on the First Friday of the month. Check out our upcoming exhibitions page to see our current and upcoming exhibitions!

First Friday receptions at the Santa Cruz Art League are FREE for anyone to attend, and our gallery is always free to visit! Our gallery hours are 12 pm - 5 pm, Wednesday through Saturday.

95th Annual Landscape Exhibition

Image Credit: Carolyn Lord, Still Waters Along the Pacific

On View: Wednesday, July 15 - Friday, August 21, 2026

Special Format Artist Talk with Warren Chang: Saturday, August 8 2 - 3:30 pm in the Broadway Playhouse at the Santa Cruz Art League, 526 Broadway

First Friday Reception: August 7, 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Celebrate the beauty of the Golden State.

We are thrilled to host the landmark 95th California Landscape Exhibition! This year, we invite you to join our team, our volunteers, and our community alongside distinguished juror Warren Chang to honor the stunning, diverse scenes that define California.

Come celebrate with us at First Friday on August 7 from 5:00 to 7:30 PM. Enjoy refreshments, mingle with fellow art lovers and artists, and be there as Warren Chang presents this year's awards. We can't wait to see you there!