Past Exhibitions
Furniture Design
July 30 – November 13, 2011; Art Forum. When is a chair more than a chair? This exhibition shares innovative, locally-designed furniture projects that range from beautifully traditional to elegantly eccentric.
Bryce Vinokurov: Foodies in Exile
July 30 – November 13, 2011; Lezin Gallery. Survivor meets Bobby Flay in Bryce Vinokurov’s whimsical portraits of foodies in exile. These oil paintings, collages, linocuts, and intaglio etchings were inspired by Northern California obsessions with fine dining.
Lisa Hochstein: Undoings
July 30 – November 13, 2011; 3rd Floor. Collage artist Lisa Hochstein’s work will be displayed in the new third floor creativity lounge.
Our Threads of Allegiance: World War II in Santa Cruz & Abroad
An exhibition created by UCSC students; May 28 – July 17, 2011. The Museum of Art and History, Santa Cruz celebrates the contributions of Santa Cruz citizens to the WWII relief effort through this exhibition in the Lezin Gallery showcasing historical objects. Our Threads of Allegiance: World War II in Santa Cruz & Abroad, on [...]
Big Creek Pottery: A Social History of A Visual Idea 1967-1983
March 26-July 17 2011; in the Solari Gallery. Forty-three years ago, students “found and pursued their own thing.” They traveled West to meet their hosts, Al Johnsen and Bruce & Marcia McDougal. The McDougals took over the Big Creek Pottery school in 1970 and created an international destination. Workshops for novice and experienced artist were [...]