Jan 19, 2023 – Apr 30, 2023
Bay of Life: From Wind to Whales
Frans Lanting and Chris Eckstrom’s Bay of Life Exhibition brings land and sea together for a unified view of Monterey Bay and its natural abundance.
Jan 19, 2023 – Apr 30, 2023
Frans Lanting and Chris Eckstrom’s Bay of Life Exhibition brings land and sea together for a unified view of Monterey Bay and its natural abundance.
Oct 14, 2022 – Feb 24, 2023
A new installation by Monica Canilao and Xara Thustra (MCXT) that reimagines the local Venetian Water Carnivals, a Victorian-era spectacle on the San Lorenzo River.
Sep 1, 2022 – Dec 31, 2022
A traveling multidisciplinary arts and culture program focused on the ideological concept of agriculture in the regions of California and Mexico.
Sep 3, 2021 – Nov 27, 2022
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.
May 27, 2022 – Sep 25, 2022
Explore the art of Hunter S. Thompson’s political movement and learn more about the role visual culture can play in a campaign.
Sep 16, 2022 – Sep 25, 2022
Explore the adventurous terrain of the MAH's new biennial arts festival.
Apr 14, 2022 – Aug 14, 2022
Strange Weather: From the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation brings together works by influential artists from the 20th and 21st century that creatively illuminate and reframe the boundaries of bodies and the environment.
Jul 2, 2021 – Jul 10, 2022
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.
Jan 14, 2022 – May 15, 2022
Immerse yourself in the phenomena of Monterey Bay's fog and atmospheric rivers through an interactive exhibition featuring the work of Enid Baxter Ryce.
Feb 4, 2022 – Apr 10, 2022
Art of the African Diaspora, in partnership with the Richmond Art Center, supports artists of African descent in the Bay Area through representation, professional development, and building a creative community.
Jan 21, 2022 – Mar 20, 2022
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.
Aug 6, 2021 – Jan 2, 2022
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 16, 2021 – Jan 2, 2022
Wander through an immersive and kaleidoscopic ocean of light and sound created by U.K.-based digital arts collective Squidsoup.
Jul 24, 2021 – Oct 23, 2021
Audio Monuments is a 4-part audio series installed throughout Santa Cruz. Some of the monuments are one day pop-ups, while others will be in their spaces for several months. However, all have an online presence here.
Each Audio Monument lifts up local histories and stories of our community members. Find an Audio Monument, listen, learn and share part of your story.
Nov 2, 2018 – Sep 26, 2021
Uncover one community garden’s history of cultivation, community change, and historical preservation within a rapidly changing city.