EVENTS

Tannery Arts Center artist studios are regularly open on First Friday evenings every month from 5-9pm. Through Arts Council Santa Cruz County programming and funding from the City of Santa Cruz, the campus is host to two annual events, the Spring Art Market in May and the Winter Art Market in December. In addition to this regular programming, studios host their own events.

Check out our monthly e-newsletter below for upcoming studio events.

FEATURED EVENTS

First Friday

Monthly | 5:00-9:00PM

Gather on the first Friday of every month for an evening of art, community, and celebration at the Tannery Arts Center! Explore exhibitions, meet the artists, and enjoy a night filled with creativity.

Open Studios

October 10-11 & 17-18, 2026 | 11:00AM-5:00PM

Visit the studios and spaces of 16 artists at the Tannery during the annual Santa Cruz County Open Studios Art Tour.

Winter Art Market

December 12, 2026 | 10:00AM-5:00PM

Shop handcrafted gifts from local artists and dozens of studios at the 14th Annual Winter Art Market at the Tannery Arts Center!