Santa Cruz Art League

The Santa Cruz Art League is an art gallery, theater, classroom, and gift shop. The gallery exhibits are free to the public. The Santa Cruz Art League encourages and supports a wide range of visual and performing artists, professional and recreational alike, in a welcoming environment which celebrates the arts and makes them accessible to the community.

special events

Afternoon Concert on the Lawn
with Sitar Wizard Ashwin, Keshav & Mohini Batish
North Indian Classical Ragas, plus contemporary East/West Fusion with special guests Saturday, July 31st, 2-4:30PM (bring a blanket or pillow to sit on). Pakoras, Samosas, and other catered Indian snacks will be available for a small charge.
$10 SCAL Members, Students & Seniors
$15 - General -(children under 10 free)
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IN THE GALLERY

“Transference of Light” National Photography Exhibit
July 2 - August 1 Come and see the creative work by artists who use the camera as a tool for visual self-expression. Reception: July 10, 3-5pm

International Society of Acrylic Painters
August 6- September 5 A juried exhibition where artists have the opportunity to show their impressive acrylic art from all across the nation. Reception: Saturday, August 7, 3-5.

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IN THE THEATER

Brian Taylor: “The Art of Getting Lost”
Lecture will be presented on Friday, July 9th, 2010, 7:00pm, at the Santa Cruz Art League. Brian is known for his innovative explorations of alternative photographic processes including historic 19th Century printing techniques, mixed media and hand made books. He will show slides and discuss his work. He has been a recipient of grants from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Polaroid Corporation. His work has been exhibited nationally and abroad including the permanent collections of the Bibiotheque Nationale, Paris; the Loa Angeles County Museum of Art; and the International Museum of Photography in Rochester, NY. Brian has taught photography workshops at institutions including the Friends of Photography, the University of California at Santa Cruz and Berkeley, Stanford University, Photo Alliance and the Oklahoma Arts Institute.

Middle Eastern Music & Dance: The Feldthouse Family Ensemble
with Sulyman El Coyote, Prem Benton, Sol, David, Ryan and Dawn Feldthouse, dancers Natasha, Dawn, Rica, and special guests.
Saturday, July 10th, 7PM
Broadway Playhouse
Tickets: $20 for SCAL members
$25 for non-members
Call 426-5787

Saturday Morning Live!
Drop-In Adult IMPROV CLASSES
Saturday Mornings from 10:00-12:00
Classes are at Broadway Playhouse,
526 Broadway, Santa Cruz, California.
What a great way to jump start your weekend! Two hours of Fun with Adults! Come wake up all your senses, your instant instincts, get Rowdy and Play! We do Mental Jazzercise for the imagination and aerobics for the sense of humor. Stretching your mind and boundaries with humor and revelry. Each class explores a different aspect of Improvisational acting. Participants start in group and partner warm-ups, and end by performing scenes and games for the class.

"It's Tuesday!"
Improv: Mixed Levels for Adults
Tuesday night drop-in class
FIRST CLASS FREE, Beginners welcome.
Tuesday evenings, 7—9 PM, Broadway Playhouse.
Classes are held at the Broadway Playhouse,
526 Broadway, Santa Cruz, California
Expand your Improv-ability! This class is designed for people with experience and those wanting to test the Improv waters.

In the lobby

Jeanne Wrede
Jeanne Wrede’s Seascapes in oil and acrylic, different views of time passing on the ocean A July 2 - August 1, Reception: July 10, 3-5pm

IN THE CLASSROOM

Ongoing classes starting the week of August 9th. For information call (831) 426-5787.

Art Classes
• Plein air oil painting
• Painting workshop
• Beyond basic - bead & wire jewelry
• Jewelry - metalwork without soldering
• Watercolor
• Figure & portrait painting in oil
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Weekend Workshops
• Out in the Air with Watercolor
• Beginning Precious Metal Clay Workshop
• Loose and Lively!  - Acrylic
• Having Fun Painting the Figure
• Pastel Painting Exploration
• More About Pastel
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IN THE GIFT SHOP

Our Gift Shop has many exceptional paintings, ceramics, jewelry, glasswork, cards, and catalogs for sale. There are great gifts for holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, and special occasions—or for no occasion at all. While you are here be sure to visit our current exhibition at no charge. The gift shop is open during regular hours of operation.

• Jewelry by Claudia Amling MacFarland, Heather Richman, Lynn Marie Ponzini, Jen Hall, Joyce Chadderdon, Sandra Cherk, Lynn Guenther, Carol Kent, Judy Mountain, Renata Radcliffe, and Wayne Robbins.
• Ceramics by Roberta Friedman, Barbara Vorlop, Susana Arias, George Dymesich (donating all sales to the 55th Annual High School Show), Jeannette Jennings, Renee Sayer Wence.
• Gourds by Liza Muhley
• Silk scarves by Jody Bare and Jane Burnham.
• Tiles by Linda Lord and Patricia M. Towery.
• Small Sculptures by Christianna Hunnicutt.
• Book earrings and miniature books by Donna & Peter Thomas