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Galeria Plazita Presents: Threads of Identity: The Art Of Folklorico AttireonSeptember 28, 2026For almost 46 years, Esperanza del Valle has been bringing dance, cultura, and community together through folklórico. One of the longest-standing adult dance groups in our community, Esperanza del Valle started with a group of young and enthusiastic teachers who wanted to learn and engage more deeply with their students, their families, and their culture.
BOLD SUPPORT. UNLIMITED CREATIVITY.onSeptember 10, 2026Artists need resources. They also deserve trust.
The Curators' Guide to Open Studios 2026onAugust 28, 2026Where do you begin when more than 350 artists are opening their doors across Santa Cruz County? Start with the people who know the local art scene best.
Discover the Creative Side of Santa Cruz - The Open Studio Art Tour Kicks off its 41st YearonAugust 28, 2026The 41st year of the Santa Cruz County Open Studios Art Tour is a month away! From Watsonville to Davenport, artists will open their studios to the public over the first three weekends in October. While the September sunsets paint gorgeous colors across the sky - our local artists similarly are going all out - painting, sculpting, carving, turning, firing, fabricating, sewing, printing…the creative energy is flowing across the county!
Introducing Prio: Our Next Puertas Abiertas Artist-in-Residence.onAugust 26, 2026Prio is a Watsonville-based ballpoint pen, digital, graphite, and aerosol artist whose work is heavily inspired by the early 2000s Chicano tattoo scene and graffiti culture.
