Spring Art Market Returns Saturday, May 10, 10AM–5PM
SANTA CRUZ, CA – April 22nd, 2025 – This Mother’s Day weekend, give the gift of creativity – and meet the makers behind it. The Spring Art Market at the Tannery Arts Center returns on Saturday, May 10 from 10am to 5pm, inviting the community to enjoy a day full of art, music, food, and connection.
Explore the vibrant Tannery Arts Center campus and discover the work of more than 40 local artists and makers offering one-of-a-kind treasures—from hand-thrown ceramics to fine jewelry, original art prints, sweet treats, fresh flower bouquets, and more. Whether you’re searching for the perfect Mother’s Day gift or looking to connect with the Santa Cruz creative scene, this free and family-friendly event has something for everyone.
Highlights include:
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Live music by newly formed Afro-Latin band La Otra Banda from 11am–1pm and local favorite Cement Ship with special guests from 2-4pm
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Courtyard DJ sets from resident Tannery artist Jason Joseph Santiago LaCour
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Interactive art experiences like kids’ collage-making with Karuna Gutowski, printmaking with the Printmakers at the Tannery, and artist demos throughout the day
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Open artist studios including SALT the Store, River Studio, Gallery 125 and many more
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Local eats from Santa Cruz Eatery, Pleasure Point Tacos, and River Dogs
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Craft beer by Discretion Brewing and local wine selections
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Henna art in the Courtyard by Sacred Mud Henna and Tattoo
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Special theatrical performance shorts presented by the Colligan Theater
Featured guest artists include Ercilia Medeiros, whose vibrant paintings celebrate local flora and fauna, Beth Truso with her handcrafted silver and gemstone jewelry, and Sophia Galarosa, a new studio artist offering locally farmed flower bouquets in handcrafted vessels.
The Spring Art Market is proudly produced by Arts Council Santa Cruz County as part of its ongoing mission to connect artists with opportunities and the community with accessible, enriching creative experiences. Now in its 16th year, the Tannery Arts Center continues to grow as a dynamic home for working artists, galleries, performances, and public art.
“This event is more than a market—it’s a celebration of creativity and community,” says Bree Karpavage, Tannery Arts Center and Open Studios Program Manager, “It’s a space where artists share their passion, families make memories, and people discover the power of local art.”
Admission and parking are free. All Tannery parking lots will be open and available throughout the day.
Spring Art Market at the Tannery Arts Center
📍 1040-1050 River Street, Santa Cruz
🗓 Saturday, May 10, 2025
⏰ 10am–5pm
🎟 Free & family-friendly
For more information, visit: tanneryartscenter.com
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For promotional assets, and the full marketing toolkit, visit HERE and check out our latest Arts Council Santa Cruz County blog post: Building Community Through Art.
About the Tannery Arts Center:
The Tannery Arts Center is a first-in-the-nation art community that provides a sustainable, accessible, and vibrant home for the arts in Santa Cruz County. Home to 100 live/work lofts, 28 artist studios, Jewel Theatre at the Colligan Theater, Tannery World Dance & Cultural Center, Radius Gallery, and the North County offices of Arts Council Santa Cruz County.
Learn more | tanneryartscenter.com | tannery@artscouncilsc.org
About Arts Council Santa Cruz County:
The Arts Council’s mission is to nurture and invest in artists, culture, and the arts. Together, we’re building a stronger Santa Cruz County, where all artists have access to the resources they need to thrive, where a full range of creative expression is accessible to everyone, and the arts are recognized for their essential contributions to a healthy, vibrant, and representative community. Through grants to artists and arts organizations, arts education programs serving more than 20,000 youth across Santa Cruz County, and community initiatives such as the Open Studios Art Tour, the Tannery Arts Center, and the Watsonville Center for the Arts, we help this community thrive.
Learn more | artscouncilsc.org | info@artscouncilsc.org
