Upcoming Exhibitions
Santa Cruz Watercolor Society Show
Friday, August 29 – Saturday, September 13, 2025
Reception: First Friday, September 5, 5:00-7:30pm
In the early 1970s, a group of plein air artists formed the nucleus of what became the Santa Cruz Watercolor Society when they began to create a bulletin that published where they planned to meet. The organization has grown and networked and now includes opportunities for all watercolorists whether or not their interest is focused on plein air painting. Come see the current cohort’s work at our exclusive two week exhibition
Drop Off: August 26, 11:30- 3:30
Pick Up: September 13, 4-6pm and September 15, 1-3pm
Open Studios Preview Show
Friday, September 26 – Sunday, October 19, 2025
Opening Reception: Sunday, September 28, 1:00-4:00pm
First Friday Reception: October 4, 5:00-8:00pm
The Annual Open Studios Art Tour is a county-wide tradition, hosted and sponsored by the Santa Cruz Arts Council. The Santa Cruz Art League is thrilled to be once again hosting the associated preview show, where Open Studios artists are invited to display an exemplary piece as a preview of their studio tour. Come see their work to get a head start on planning your tour, and pick up your artist postcards and studio guidebooks while you’re at it!
Drop Off: September 17, 9am-6pm
Pick Up: October 21, 9am-4pm
Community Altars
Multicultural Celebration of Life
Wednesday, October 29 – Saturday, November 1, 2025
Closing Party: Saturday, November 1, 4:00-6:00pm
Inspired by Dia de Los Muertos, our community altar is a time for our community to honor those who have passed on this year through a celebration of life and art. We invite you to bring in photos, art pieces, and keepsakes to display on our altar. This year the design of our altar will be taking inspiration from Japanese culture, but we always welcome contributions from all cultures and traditions.
Drop Off: October 21 and 22
Pick Up: November 5, 1-4pm
Luck of the Draw
Wednesday, October 29 – Saturday, November 8, 2025
Event: Saturday, November 8, 2:00-5:00pm
Luck of the Draw is our annual fundraiser, where you can win an original piece of artwork for your very own! Talented members of our community donate their incredible art, and our ticket-holders are entered into a lottery to choose what piece to take home! Everyone who buys a tickets will leave with a piece of artwork valued at more than two times the ticket price.
Drop Off: October 22 & 23, 1pm-4pm
Pick Up: Pieces go home with ticket-holders on the day of the event!
Step into Santa Cruz
2025 Members’ Exhibition
Friday, November 21 – Friday, December 19, 2025
Reception: First Friday, December 5, 5:00-7:30pm
We extend our heartfelt thanks to each and every one of our dedicated members whose support has been instrumental in keeping our organization alive.
As we draw the curtains on 2025, we take great pleasure in showcasing the exceptional talents of our diverse group of artists. Embrace the beauty of artistic expression in all its forms, as we welcome a myriad of mediums that is truly representative of our artistic community.
Drop Off: November 14 & November 15 1-4pm
Pick Up: December 19, 4-6pm and December 20, 1-4pm