First Friday

SCAL is thrilled to host our monthly First Friday receptions! Join us for refreshments, community, and incredible exhibitions. Our receptions are 5-7:30 on the First Friday of the month, but our exhibitions are up for much longer. Check out our upcoming exhibitions page to see what we have in the gallery!

Upcoming Reception:

Step Into Santa Cruz, the 2025 SCAL Members’ Exhibition

Friday, December 5, 5pm-7:30pm


Come celebrate the amazing members who make SCAL into the community of artistry and talent that we are! This exhibition showcases the artwork of our members at all levels in their artistic journeys. While not all of our members live in Santa Cruz, we’ve encouraged everyone to explore the idea of Santa Cruz as a way to bring cohesion to the exhibit.

Read More About the Exhibition

Bill Kennann, “Springtime at Pleasure Point”

Upcoming First Friday Receptions:

No First Friday reception in January

February 6, 2026: Yermo Aranda Retrospective

March 6, 2026: Back and Forth: The Unintended Beauty of Textiles

No First Friday reception in April

May 1, 2026: 68th Annual High School Show

June 5, 2026: Curate This!

July 7, 2026: Next / Now - Mystery Work: Generations

August 7, 2026: 95th Annual California Landscape Show

September First Friday TBA

October 2, 2026: Open Studios

November 6, 2026: Luck of the Draw

December 4, 2026: Members’ Exhibition