About the MAH

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The Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History (MAH) is the cultural hub of Santa Cruz County—a place where people come together to celebrate art and history, discover themselves, and connect with one another through experiences and exhibitions that resonate locally and globally.



Our mission is to build community, connection, & belonging through sharing the art & history of Santa Cruz County.

To achieve that, we are guided by the following values:

• Creativity & Curiosity
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
• Empathy, Kindness, & Joy
• Leadership & Integrity
• Co-Creation, Collaboration, & Credibility

The People of the MAH

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Deputy Director

Marla Novo

Marla Novo (she/her) earned a Master of Arts in Art History from San Jose State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Art History from UC Santa Cruz. She has 30 years of experience curating exhibitions at non-profit institutions as well as…
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Archives Specialist

Jessie Durant

Jessie Durant (she/her) earned her BA in History of Art and Visual Culture from UCSC and MLIS from San Jose State. She fell in love with the archival profession when she interned in the MAH archives during graduate school. She is excited…
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Media & Communications Coordinator

Charlotte Magee

Charlotte Magee (she/her) is a Film and Digital Media graduate from UC Santa Cruz, where she studied the social impact of art and media in contemporary culture. She began at the MAH as a volunteer and has worked with several local…
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Education & Outreach Coordinator

Litzy Mozqueda-Franyutti

Litzy Mozqueda-Franyutti (she/her) was born and raised in Watsonville CA, she has developed a deep love for Santa Cruz County, with endless fields of fruits, breezy beaches, and compelling history. Being surrounded by people who guide and…
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Humanities EXCEL Fellow

Morgan Woodley

Morgan (she/her) is a third-year undergraduate at UCSC majoring in History of Art and Visual Culture and minoring in History. She is interested in museum studies, particularly in cultivating museums as spaces of inclusion and innovation.…
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Director of Operations & Facilities

Kevin Coullahan

Kevin Coullahan (he/him) has over 20+ years of design and creative experience from West Marine and frog design. Kevin received a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design from San Jose State University. Kevin enjoys spending time with his…
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Our History

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The Evolution of the MAH

From our humble beginnings to the dynamic space we are today, the MAH has adapted to meet the needs of Santa Cruz County.

Dig into our history of partnerships, perseverance, and resilience to discover how we became one of the country's most creative and forward-thinking community museums.

Our Story

Work at the MAH

Join the crew behind Santa Cruz County’s most creative events, exhibitions, and partnerships. Check out job opportunities or apply to be a volunteer or intern today.

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