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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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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Programs Coordinator

Tahnee Henningsen

Tahnee Henningsen (she/her) received her BA in Psychology from the University of California, Santa Cruz, where she developed a passion for community psychology and social justice. Tahnee is Concow, Maidu and an enrolled Mooretown Rancheria…
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Humanities EXCEL Fellow

Leo Colletta

Leo (he/him), originally from Encinitas, California, is a History and Politics double major at UCSC. When he is not studying or working he loves to read, run, and cook. He is excited to engage with students throughout Santa Cruz County as…
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Coury Jones
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Rentals & Events Manager

Coury Jones

Coury Jones (they/them) is a recent graduate from University of California, Santa Cruz with a B.A. in History. They started at the MAH for a UCSC Fellowship but loved it so much, they decided to stay on. They are originally from Yosemite,…
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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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Museum Experience & Membership Manager

Erin Brookey

Erin (she/her) began her career as a gift shop buyer and supervisor in Santa Cruz before transitioning into the hospitality and culinary world in Los Angeles, the Bay Area, and Sonoma County. She later earned a BA in Art Practice from UC…
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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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