Open Studios 2025

Friday, September 26th – Sunday, October 19th, 2025

Reception: Sunday, September 28, 3-6pm

We are proud to host the preview exhibit for the 40th annual Open Studios! Visit our gallery to see a selection of works from artists across the county who are participating in this years studio tour, or come to our public reception to meet the artists themselves. All work at the exhibition is for sale. Pop into the gallery, find artwork that intrigues you, and note which studios you want to visit.

About the Open Studios Art Tour:

This October, Arts Council Santa Cruz County proudly presents the 40th annual Open Studios Art Tour. This free, self-guided event features 300+ artists working across 18 mediums, opening their studios and creative spaces to the public throughout the county. Open Studios exemplifies how the arts drive our local cultural economy while contributing to the vibrancy and health of our local community.

Jim Brown, Executive Director of Arts Council Santa Cruz County, emphasizes, “The arts are the heart and soul of our community. The level of community engagement at the annual Open Studios Art Tour speaks to the importance of creativity in our culture and demonstrates how the arts significantly contribute to our local economy, driving cultural tourism and fostering social enrichment.”

Connect with artists, see their creative processes up close, and buy art directly from the source!