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Ceramic Bird Workshop with Susana Arias

May 25, 2013
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Local artist, Susana Arias, was awarded artist of the year and is leading a free clay workshop for visitors of all ages. Birds are a reoccurring theme in Susana’s work. They represent our thoughts, dreams, secrets and emotions. Join us today to make your very own ceramic bird with Susana. All the birds will be [...]

Memorial Day Remembrance

146th Annual Memorial Day Remembrance

May 27, 2013
11:00 am – 1:00 pm

146th Annual Memorial Day        Remembrance          Monday, May 27, 2013 11:00am Evergreen Cemetery near Harvey West Park   Join the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History along with local military and veterans organizations to commemorate Santa Cruz’s 146th Memorial Day Observance held in the quiet Grand Army of the Republic plot at [...]

Pop Up Museum on Growth at the UCSC Arboretum

June 2, 2013
1:00 am – 3:00 pm

From plants to people, we all grow in different ways. The MAH and the UCSC Arboretum invite you to exhibit an object representing your idea of growth at a Pop Up Museum in the Arboretum’s beautiful spring greenery. The Pop Up Museum will take place in the Australian garden and will be complimented by an optional garden [...]

Free First Friday

Free First Friday June

June 7, 2013
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Free First Friday 11am – 9pm Free admission every First Friday and extended hours every Friday. Tonight from 5-9pm, enjoy a no-host bar, live music by the Scott Cooper Trio from 6:30-9 and an art activity for all ages in the classroom.

MAH YARD SALE

June 8 – 9, 2013
11:00 am – 5:00 pm

MAH YARD SALE ! Want to make a sculpture out of vintage mannequins? Need some cheap books for summer reading? Desperate for a new loom? You’re in luck. These goods and more can be found at MAH’s YARD SALE happening on June 8th and 9th 11-5PM. The Museum is home to ongoing art workshops and exhibitions, which [...]