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.

Mark Yanowsky

Materials have a story....

Mixed Media 2D/Other, Painting on wood, Painting, Oil

Miguel Podolsky, artist

Contemporary Realism Art Paintings

Janet Edwards

Trendy Art Gallery-Etsy.com: Paintings, Bright & Bold Colors - Original Art

Acrylic, Painting

Peter & Donna Thomas

Book Artists and Hand Papermakers

Book Arts, Fiber Arts/Textiles, Paper Arts

Rachel Van Dessel

I was a dancer with a small modern company in New York City who supported herself by modeling for art…

Painting

Karen Menehan

In the creative flow

Collage

Scott Hamill

Plein air and studio paintings in oil with loose and energetic brushwork.

Nancy Holleran

Watercolors that brings a smile, a laugh or a sense of peace to the viewer

Watercolor, Oil

Dan R Rutledge

Exploring Earth's inhabitants, especially those in extremely short supply

Painting, Acrylic, Watercolor

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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