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.

Shelby Graham

Pandemic Portraits as digital prints, cyanotypes, and cards.

Photography, Digital Photography, Mixed media

Joe Hyatt

Samples of my commercial work and fine art. All images are created in mixed media on paper.

Collage, Mixed Media 2D/Other, Drawing, Pastel

Evelyn Markasky

‘Surviving 2020’ a reality series

Jewelry – Metalsmithing, Metal Work, Metal sculpture, Jewelry – Other, Glass, Mixed media, Wearable Art

The Linear Art of Lee Bookman

Oh, what a single line can do! It can define or re-define an entire world!

Acrylic, Painting

Drake Bialecki

Handmade pottery for the home and table!

Ceramics, Stoneware

Margaret Morrison

Function, Feel, Form

Ceramics

Stephanie Martin

Etchings celebrating California's botanical and avian treasures.

Printmaking, Painting

Beth Shields

Evocative abstract oil, acrylic and graphite on canvas and paper.

Painting

Bruce Ashley

Fine Art Photographs

Photography

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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