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.
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