Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center

Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center Make Art a Part of Your Life! Nestled in the Santa Cruz Mountains, in downtown Ben Lomond, is a community supported Art Center.

Gallery showcases the work of many local artists where you can find oil paintings, acrylic painting, watercolor paintings, pastel paintings, digital paintings, mixed media collage, jewelry, ceramics, sculpture, wood, both turned and carved, glass, fused, blown, torched, baskets, textiles and more! See what our SCMAC kids are doing:
https://www.mountainartcenter.org/youth/

06/13/2026

🔥🏺 Ceram-A-Rama is happening NOW! 🏺🔥

The soda kiln has been opened and the pottery is emerging! Come see the results, meet local ceramic artists, and celebrate all things clay.

Still to come:

🎨 1:00 PM — Featured Artist Demonstration with Kevin Wahl

🎶 3:00 PM — Live Music with Karie Hillery and Josh Hansen

Plus:
✨ Kids clay activities
✨ Games & contests
✨ Hands-on ceramic fun
✨ Food & drinks
✨ Handmade ceramics for sale

Drop by anytime between now and 5 PM!

📍 Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center
⏰ Today until 5:00 PM

Come spend an afternoon with clay, creativity, music, and community.


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🏺🎉 Ceram-A-Rama is this Saturday! 🎉🏺Join us for one of the Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center's favorite annual traditions,...
06/10/2026

🏺🎉 Ceram-A-Rama is this Saturday! 🎉🏺

Join us for one of the Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center's favorite annual traditions, a full day celebrating all things clay!

Drop by anytime between 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM for:

🔥 11:00 AM – Soda Kiln Reveal
See what's been hiding inside the kiln!

🎨 1:00 PM – Featured Artist Demonstration with **Kevin Wahl**
Known for his powerful ceramic sculptures and expressive larger-than-life heads, Kevin will share his artistic journey and approach to working with clay.

🎶 3:00 PM – Live Music with Karie Hillery and Josh Hansen on guitar

Plus enjoy:
✨ Kids clay activities
✨ Hands-on ceramic fun for adults
✨ Games & contests
✨ Food & drinks
✨ Beautiful handmade ceramics for sale

Whether you're a lifelong clay enthusiast or just curious about ceramics, there's something for everyone.

Come celebrate creativity, community, and the magic of clay with us!

📍 Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center
🗓️ Saturday
⏰ 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Join us for the Opening Reception of FIRED & FIBER - https://mailchi.mp/mountainartcenter/honoring-women-1851146Please j...
05/06/2026

Join us for the Opening Reception of FIRED & FIBER - https://mailchi.mp/mountainartcenter/honoring-women-1851146

Please join us at the Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center for the Opening Reception of FIRED & FIBER
A Celebration of Ceramic & Textile Art!
Friday, May 8, 5 – 7 pm

Stop by the Thomas Gallery this Friday evening and see how our artists have let their imaginations go in creating their artwork, both fired and fiber!

We hope to see you Friday night!

First Friday: Fired Up Ceramic Seconds SalePotters are picky… and that’s your gain.Join us this First Friday, May 1 (5–7...
04/28/2026

First Friday: Fired Up Ceramic Seconds Sale

Potters are picky… and that’s your gain.

Join us this First Friday, May 1 (5–7 pm) at the Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center for a special Ceramic Seconds Sale — filled with beautiful handmade pieces that didn’t quite meet the artist’s standards. But might be absolutely perfect for you.

✨ One-of-a-kind ceramics at incredible prices
✨ Meet the artists & tour the studio
✨ A chance to support something meaningful

Even better; proceeds go directly to our Youth Scholarship Fund, helping local kids attend our Summer Art Program. Every purchase makes art more accessible for families in our community. 💛

Come find a treasure (or two) and be part of something bigger.

📍 SCMAC Thomas Gallery | 9341 Mill Street, Ben Lomond, CA
🗓️ Friday, May 1
⏰ 5–7 pm

A different kind of Sunday.Not rushed.Not scheduled to the minute.Just a little space to breathe… and create.Sunday Sere...
04/17/2026

A different kind of Sunday.

Not rushed.
Not scheduled to the minute.
Just a little space to breathe… and create.

Sunday Serenity: Restorative Expressive Art with Cindy Laurin is a gentle pause in your week, where art meets mindfulness and the focus is simply on being present.

No experience needed. No pressure to “make something perfect.”
Just time to explore, reflect, and reconnect through simple creative practices.

🗓️ April 19 and/or May 24
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
$18 members / $20 non-members

Come as you are. Leave feeling lighter.

👉 Learn more:
https://www.mountainartcenter.org/classes-2/adults/art-and-well-being/

✨ Ceramic Sale at the Santa Cruz Makers Market ✨This Sunday, April 19, come stroll Pacific Avenue and discover a special...
04/16/2026

✨ Ceramic Sale at the Santa Cruz Makers Market ✨

This Sunday, April 19, come stroll Pacific Avenue and discover a special ceramic sale featuring work from our talented local artists.

Find one-of-a-kind pieces at wonderful prices, perfect for your home or as a meaningful gift.

Even better, every purchase supports something bigger.

Proceeds go directly to the Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center and our Youth Scholarship Fund, helping keep art accessible for young creatives in our community. 💛

Come by, say hello, and take home something beautiful.

📍 Santa Cruz Downtown Makers Market
🗓️ Sunday, April 19 - 10am - 5pm

🔥🧶 Call for Artists: Fired & Fiber 🧶🔥Ceramic. Textile. Texture. Form.We’re inviting artists to be part of Fired & Fiber,...
04/14/2026

🔥🧶 Call for Artists: Fired & Fiber 🧶🔥

Ceramic. Textile. Texture. Form.

We’re inviting artists to be part of Fired & Fiber, an upcoming exhibit celebrating the beauty of clay and fiber in all its forms.

From handbuilt and wheel-thrown ceramics…
to woven, stitched, knotted, and felted textiles…

This is your space to explore, experiment, and share your work.

Open to members + non-members
All experience levels welcome

🗓️ Exhibit Dates: May 7 – June 13
Entry Deadline: April 30 at noon
Artwork Drop-Off: May 3 (12–2 PM)
Opening Reception: May 8 (5–7 PM)

Let your imagination lead and bring us what you’ve been creating.

Apply now: https://www.mountainartcenter.org/call-for-artists-fired-and-fiber-2026/

✨ Metal Clay Magic ✨This one feels like alchemy…In this hands-on workshop, you’ll create a fine silver pendant and set a...
04/13/2026

✨ Metal Clay Magic ✨

This one feels like alchemy…

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll create a fine silver pendant and set a glowing stone into your design; a little pop of color, completely your own.

Join this silver metal clay jewelry class and learn how to create your own handmade pendant from start to finish.

Metal clay starts soft like clay and transforms into solid silver after firing. It never gets old.

🗓️ Saturday, May 2
⏰ 1:00 – 5:30 PM
✨ Ages 16+
✨ Beginner friendly

Includes silver, stone, and necklace.

A special piece… made by you.

👉 For more info & to register:
https://www.mountainartcenter.org/classes-2/adults/jewelry-and-metal-working/

🌿✨ Sunday Serenity ✨🌿Take a breath… and give yourself a quiet, creative reset.Sunday Serenity: Restorative Expressive Ar...
04/12/2026

🌿✨ Sunday Serenity ✨🌿

Take a breath… and give yourself a quiet, creative reset.

Sunday Serenity: Restorative Expressive Art with Cindy Laurin is a gentle blend of art-making and mindfulness — no experience needed.

Paint, draw, or collage while slowing down, tuning in, and letting go of the noise of daily life.

Sundays: April 19 and/or May 24
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Simple. Restorative. Surprisingly powerful.

A beautiful (and affordable) way to care for yourself.

Learn more:
https://www.mountainartcenter.org/classes-2/adults/art-and-well-being/

Address

9341 Mill Street
Ben Lomond, CA
95005

Opening Hours

Thursday 12pm - 5pm
Friday 12pm - 5pm
Saturday 12pm - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+18313363513

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