Guide to Open Studios Santa Cruz 2013

If you like art, and you enjoy exploring Santa Cruz, then you simply can’t beat Open Studios.

It’s shocking how many amazing artists live in our community, and Open studios is the premiere way to see the best art that Santa Cruz County has to offer. Here are some resources to help you get the most out of your Open Studios experience this year:

Open Studios Infographic

Who is the only artist to participate in Open Studios all 28 years? Which shared studios have the most artists?

Find answers to these, and many other questions, in this Open Studios Infographic.

Artist Gallery

With 300+ artists it can be a challenge to decide which ones to see.

Take a virtual stroll through our Artist Gallery to see the artist’s studios before setting out on your Open Studios adventure.

Open Studios Gear

You’ll need the Open Studios Guide, the App, or both, in order to navigate your way to all the studios.

The Guide can be purchased at these participating outlets. The app is available on iTunes & GooglePlay.

Open Studios Santa Cruz: Dates & Hours

Preview Event

Sep. 28 – Oct. 20, 2013
Opening Reception: Sun., Sept. 29, 3-6pm

Santa Cruz Art League
526 Broadway
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

First Weekend – North County

Oct. 5 – 6
11am – 5pm

Second Weekend – South County

Oct. 12 – 13
11am – 5pm

Encore Weekend – North & South Counties

Oct. 19 – 20
11am – 5pm

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Pro Tip:

The guide and app are great resources to help you plan your Open Studios adventure, but when it comes to picking the artists to see, nothing beats going to the Preview Exhibit at the Santa Cruz Art League.

All 300+ artists have one piece on display at the exhibit. Seeing them in-person instead of just relying on the small image for each artist in the guide or app makes it a lot easier to determine which studios to visit. There’s nothing like seeing the real thing to see how it resonates with you.