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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Featured Team Member

Guest Services Representative

Yvonne Feistman

Yvonne Feistman (she/her) had a short-lived retirement and is pleased to now be a part of the Guest Services team at the MAH. She has a life-long interest in art and artists, culture and history, and a passion for travel and museums. When…
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Coury Jones
Featured Team Member

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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Rebecca Synder
Featured Team Member

Archives Coordinator

Rebecca Snyder

Rebecca Snyder (she/her) received her BA in Literature and History of Art and Visual Culture from UCSC, where she got involved in a fellowship between the university and the MAH to pursue digitization efforts in archives. While working…
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Featured Team Member

Guest Services Representative

Kimberly Parrish

Kimberly Parrish is a Santa Cruz–based creative professional with a background in gallery sales, curating exhibitions, and working as a practicing artist. A graduate of University of California, Davis with a BA in Design, she has studied…
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Humanities EXCEL Fellow

Kian Hladky

Kian Hladky (he/him) is a third-year student at UCSC working towards a BA in Philosophy and a BA in Anthropology. He is a fellow for the Exhibitions and Programs team through the Humanities EXCEL program at UCSC. Though originally from Los…
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Development & Marketing Manager

Raul Ceja

Raul Ceja is a storyteller, strategist, and relationship-builder who helps organizations strengthen trust, engagement, and community impact. With experience spanning nonprofit, education, healthcare, and philanthropic organizations, he…
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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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