Visual Arts Network

Welcome to the Visual Arts Network

The Visual Arts Network is a curated directory of Santa Cruz County visual artists and their work.

About Us

The Visual Arts Network is brought to you by the Open Studios Art Tour, a program of Arts Council Santa Cruz County. Our mission is to generate creativity, vibrancy, and connection.

Together, we’re building a stronger Santa Cruz County, where creative expression thrives and the arts are integral to all aspects of our diverse community.

This February & March – “450 Pieces” – an exhibition of Visual Arts Network art
Experience the art of the Visual Arts Network in person! Not one but THREE galleries in Santa Cruz are teaming up to host a brand new exhibit showcasing 450 different artworks by the creators on the Visual Arts Network. With over 350 artists on the Network, each gallery is taking on a group of artists by last name. Click here for more details.

Featured Artists

Meet a new creative neighbor! Each week, we showcase 9 artists living and creating in Santa Cruz County.

Elizabeth Romanini

Illustrations of Nature in Pen & Ink and Tonal Pencil Studies

Drawing, Pen and ink, Pencil, Watercolor

Joshua Salesin

Contemporary ornamental turned wood

Wood sculpture, Woodworking, Carved, Turned

Michael Hall

High Fired Ceramic Fantasy homes for Fairies, Feathered friends and you.

Ceramics, Clay sculpture

Melinda Vahradian

Spreading happiness through watercolor paintings!

Watercolor

Carlin Schelstraete Photography

Coastal landscape photography prints on fine art papers and metal

Photography, Digital Photography, Wall hung art

Beth Truso

Jewlery to Delight

Jewelry – Metalsmithing

Stacy Frank

Works on paper and monoprints with a natural history style.

Aquatint, Collagraph, Printmaking, Etching, Paper Arts, Pen and ink

Jill James

...taking concrete to a new level

Mixed Media 3D/Other, Sculpture, Other, Hand built

Alexa Shoemaker Brooks

Whimsical Wildlife Paper Art

Paper Arts, Mixed Media 2D/Other, Paper sculpture

Connect with your creative neighbors. Over 300 visual artists in Santa Cruz County have joined the Visual Arts Network to showcase their work and build relationships with local art-lovers.

See behind the scenes in photos & video galleries

Connect with the artists in your community

Find a totally unique creation to call your own

CONTACT US

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