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!

Next / Now
Mystery Work: Generations

On View: Friday, June 12 - Friday, July 3, 2026

Artist Talk: Saturday, June 20, 1:30 - 3:00 pm

First Friday Closing Party: July 3, 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

This exhibition is designed to showcase the ways in which art can connect families and can be passed down through generations. For this three-week exhibition, we’ll be showcasing the work of two local families: the Eckerman family and the Offerman-Sims family.

The title, Mystery Work, refers to the artistic process: one starts with an inspiration, an idea, an emotional response. By doing the work, one creates something material which is most often a surprise. That is the mystery and delight of it.

Associated Spotlight Gallery Feature: Sandra Cherk & Jennifer Cherk