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Sep 16, 2021 – Jan 2, 2022
Ocean of Light: Submergence
Wander through an immersive and kaleidoscopic ocean of light and sound created by U.K.-based digital arts collective Squidsoup.
Exhibitions at the MAH
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More great exhibitions about (and by) our community.
Oct 3, 2014 – Dec 31, 2025
Santa Cruz County History Gallery
Discover the unheard stories of the people who made Santa Cruz County what it is today.
Dec 1, 2012 – Dec 31, 2030
Mary and Harry Blanchard Sculpture Garden
Take an inspired break among art outdoors. Explore outdoor sculpture – and the surrounding Santa Cruz vistas – from the museum’s permanent collection in this quiet rooftop space.
Jul 2, 2021 – Jul 24, 2022
Out of the Ashes: Stories from the CZU Lightning Complex Fires
Set upon a historical archive of art, objects, and stories from communities affected by the 2020 CZU Lightning Complex Fires.
Presented by The Humanities Institute at UC Santa Cruz with additional support provided by the History Forum.
Aug 6, 2021 – Jan 2, 2022
The Art of the Santa Cruz Speed Wheel
Step into the studio of legendary Santa Cruz artist Jim Phillips, creator of the iconic Screaming Hand artwork, and browse work largely unseen since 1984.
Sep 3, 2021 – Aug 21, 2022
Do You Know My Name?
Inspired by the MAH publication of the same name, uncover inspiring stories about Santa Cruz County residents from the early 20th century to the present.
Presented by The Humanities Institute at UC Santa Cruz.
Oct 1, 2021 – Sep 24, 2023
Queer Santa Cruz
Explore the important contributions, impact, and history of the LGBTQ+ community in Santa Cruz County.
Upcoming
Jan 14, 2022 – May 15, 2022
Atmosphere
Immerse yourself in the phenomena of Monterey Bay's fog and atmospheric rivers through an interactive exhibition featuring the work of Enid Baxter Ryce.
Upcoming
Jan 21, 2022 – Mar 20, 2022
Rydell Visual Arts Fellowship
Honor the legacy of Roy and Frances Rydell and the creativity of Santa Cruz County in an exhibition featuring the 2020-2021 Rydell Visual Arts Fund recipients, Ann Altstatt, Marc D'Estout, Cid Pearlman, and Edward Ramirez.
Upcoming
Apr 8, 2022 – Aug 14, 2022
Strange Weather
Strange Weather brings together works by influential artists from the 20th and 21st century that creatively illuminate and reframe the boundaries of bodies and the environment.
Upcoming
May 27, 2022 – Sep 18, 2022
Freak Power: Creative Activism & Local Politics
Explore the complicated dynamics of running for public office and learn more about the role visual culture can play in a political campaign.
Upcoming
Aug 12, 2022 – Dec 31, 2025
MAH Colaboratory
A reimagined gallery space for resource sharing and creative collaboration.
Upcoming
Aug 26, 2022 – Dec 31, 2022
The Land of Milk and Honey
A traveling multidisciplinary arts and culture program focused on the ideological concept of Agriculture in the regions of California and Mexico.
Upcoming
Sep 16, 2022 – Sep 25, 2022
CommonGround: A Festival of Place-Inspired, Outdoor Work
Explore the adventurous terrain of the MAH's new biennial arts festival.
Upcoming
Oct 14, 2022 – Feb 26, 2023
Artists in Residence: MCXT
Monica Canilao and Xara Thustra (MCXT) return to Santa Cruz for a hybrid residency that melds art and history into a kaleidoscopic experience of our present moment.
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Find your space amongst the creative and curious with three floors of bilingual exhibitions, events, educational resources, and community collaborations.