Past Exhibitions

Immerse yourself in the phenomena of Monterey Bay's fog and atmospheric rivers through an interactive exhibition featuring the work of Enid Baxter Ryce.

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.

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.

Wander through an immersive and kaleidoscopic ocean of light and sound created by U.K.-based digital arts collective Squidsoup.

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.

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.

Uncover one community garden’s history of cultivation, community change, and historical preservation within a rapidly changing city.

Light up the night at Frequency, the MAH's new biennial festival.

Experience selected artworks from the Museum of Latin American Art’s permanent art collection and their connection to the stories of local Latinx individuals and communities.

Dive into the story of 'On Sight' the group of Santa Cruz County artists who worked to rebuild downtown after the Loma Prieta earthquake.

Commemorate the MAH's 25th anniversary with a celebratory collection of artworks and objects from our permanent collection.

Stroll through this outdoor exhibition to imagine individual and collective pathways toward healing with artist Irene Juárez O’Connell.

Find the 15-foot inflatable sculpture by artist Kurt Perschke as it pops up daily in different locales throughout Santa Cruz County.

Wander up the stairwell to see every side of this three-story column of flowers and bees.

See how art can help us think creatively about combating climate change and social injustices.