Open Studios Satellite Preview Exhibit

“Far Out” -
North Coast & Santa Cruz Mountains

On View: Friday, October 2 (Exhibit Opens at 5:00 PM) – Sunday, October 18, 2026 (Exhibit Closes at 5:00 PM)

First Friday Reception & Opening Party: October 2, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

We are proud to host the North Coast & Santa Cruz Mountains preview exhibit for the 41st annual Open Studios Art Tour! Visit our gallery to see a selection of works from artists in the farther reaches of North County who are participating in this year’s Open Studios tour. All work at the exhibition is for sale. Pop into the gallery, find artwork that intrigues you, note which studios you want to visit, and get out there!

For the duration of this exhibit, our gallery hours will be 11:00 am - 5:00 pm, Thursday - Sunday.

Checkout the Open Studios Preview Exhibits at Pajaro Valley Arts and M.K. Gallery!

About the Open Studios Art Tour:

This October, Arts Council Santa Cruz County proudly presents the 41st 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. (LINK to digital guide.) 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!

For more information on the Open Studios Art Tour, visit the Arts Council’s website.

Information for Artists:

How to Submit Artwork: Artists participating in the 2026 Open Studios Art Tour and located on the North Coast & in the Santa Cruz Mountains are invited to show in the Santa Cruz Art League gallery. All eligible artists will have received a notification on July 10 from Bree Karpavage of the Arts Council Santa Cruz County containing a link to the submission form. Bree is managing all communications leading up to the exhibition.

Prospectus LINKED HERE

Artwork Drop-off:

Monday, September 28 12 PM - 6 PM

Tuesday, September 29 8:30 AM - 3 PM

Artwork Pickup:

Monday, October 19 1 - 7 PM

Tuesday, October 20 1 - 7 pm