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First Friday Santa Cruz Art Tour

Galleries and art spaces countywide (Downtown Santa Cruz hub), Santa Cruz

Year-round · First Friday of every month, evenings (hours vary by venue, typically 5 PM to 8 PM) · Typically 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM (varies by venue)

About This Event

Monthly art tour on the first Friday of each month, when galleries, shops and art spaces across Santa Cruz County open with exhibits of local artists; free to attend.

Venues in Downtown, the Tannery, Westside, Midtown, Eastside, Watsonville and the Santa Cruz Mountains. Hours vary by venue, generally 4 PM to 10 PM; most downtown spots 5 to 8 PM. Rain or shine. The MAH offers free admission on First Fridays.

Cost

Free

Setting

Indoor

Family friendlyLocal makers

Where it is

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Galleries and art spaces countywide (Downtown Santa Cruz hub), Santa Cruz, 95060

First Friday Santa Cruz Art Tour

Date & Time: Year-round · First Friday of every month, evenings (hours vary by venue, typically 5 PM to 8 PM); Typically 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM (varies by venue)
Venue: Galleries and art spaces countywide (Downtown Santa Cruz hub), Santa Cruz; Open in Maps ↗
Organizer: First Friday Santa Cruz
Source: Official listing ↗

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