Exhibitions
It's in the Pulp: The Art of Papermaking in Santa Cruz
On view August 7-November 14
In the 1970s and 1980s Santa Cruz County was at the center of a pivotal handmade paper movement that influenced artists throughout the United States. MAH presents It's in the Pulp to highlight this influence and honor the Santa Cruz artists whose use of paper as a structural element pioneered this innovative art movement.
Don’t Forget to Write: Correspondence in the Pre-Electronic Age
On view August 7-November 14
Communication tools have changed dramatically over the years, and MAH's collection of regional history provides examples of how the evolution of technology has shaped Santa Cruz County lifestyles and culture.
Machines of Memory: Sculpture and Works on Paper by Joseph Zirker
On view August 7-November 14
Complimenting MAH's exhibition highlighting papermaking, It's in the Pulp: The Art of Papermaking in Santa Cruz, MAH presents a solo exhibition of the work of America artist Joseph Zirker. Zirker developed, and holds patents for, two major printmaking techniques that use acrylics, gels and media to make monotype and editionable intaglio prints without the use of printing presses.
The Mary and Harry Blanchard Sculpture Garden
Permanent Exhibit
Sculpture Garden
The Mary and Harry Blanchard Sculpture Garden is a new exhibition space designed to showcase outdoor sculpture from the Museum's permanent collection. The rooftop gallery is also an inviting space in which to view Santa Cruz and the surrounding mountains. The garden presently showcases a large scale granite sculpture by Davenport artist Richard Deutsch, a seminal clay sculpture by the late Daniel Rhodes, and a bronze piece from the "Justice" series by Coeleen Kiebert.
Where the Redwoods Meet the Sea:
A History of Santa Cruz County and its People
Long-term Exhibit
History Gallery 2nd Floor
The Museum's installation is devoted to a thematic and topical interpretation of county history, from its earliest days to its more recent past.
Dedicated to the uniqueness and diversity of Santa Cruz County and its residents, the exhibit decribes native peoples, the Mission period, early immigrants, early industries, and more.