Scotts Valley Artisans

Welcome to Scotts Valley Artisans, a Non-Profit Community Art Center

Scotts Valley Artisans is a non-profit community art center featuring the work of over 150 Santa Cruz County artists. Our 5600 sq. ft. facility provides a permanent and affordable showcase for local artists to display and sell their work, and includes a teaching facility designed to bring low-cost art education opportunites to our community.

Scotts Valley Artisans’ mission is:

– to expand the reach and elevate the profile of artists in Santa Cruz County;
– to increase access to affordable, handmade art for the community and those visiting our County;
– to foster art education classes, public events, and art-based programs that will enrich our County and bring our community together; and
– to help solidify Santa Cruz County’s reputation as an art destination center, and draw art lovers from around the world to experience the wealth of creativity we enjoy in our County.

CHECK US OUT ON TV !

Hey all, check us out on TV! We received a media grant as part of KION's 1 million dollar community investment program for non-profits... here's what they did with it: http://www.kionrightnow.com/story/17859100/scotts-valley-artisans-on-a-mission-to-cultivate-local-artists

MOTHER'S DAY EVE ART & CRAFTS FAIR - SATURDAY, MAY 12, 10am to 4pm

CALL FOR ENTRIES - SCOTTS VALLEY MURAL-IN-A-DAY PROJECT

As part of a broader effort to strengthen the visibility of Santa Cruz County’s creative community, Scotts Valley Artisans and the Scotts Valley Arts Commission are co-sponsoring the first annual Scotts Valley Mural-in-A-Day.

Artists, muralists and arts groups residing in Santa Cruz County are invited to submit a proposal for a mural to be created on the east wall of the CineLux Theater, located across the parking lot from Scotts Valley Artisans in the King’s Village Shopping Center (see photo under “Details”). Funds for the creation of this mural have been awarded by Scotts Valley Artisans and the Scotts Valley Arts Commission. Local businesses are also encouraged to help support this project, which will culminate in a day-long community event filled with music, food, and activities for kids as the mural is created in one day by up to 30 local artists.

For more information, email Dawn at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

CALL FOR ARTISTS- SCOTTS VALLEY SUMMER CRAFTER'S MARKET

Beginning June 16, 2012, Scotts Valley Artisans will host a weekly local artists Crafter’s Market outdoors in the King’s Village Shopping Center. All artists living in Santa Cruz County are invited to participate through a juried process. Music and food will be included in this community-centered weekly event, which is designed to give residents and visitors alike an opportunity to gather together and meet our local creative talent. The cost to participating artists is low—just enough to help cover the cost of promotion and other minor expenses.

DATES

Each Saturday market will run from 10am to 4pm. The dates for the Crafter’s Market are:

June 16

June 23

June 30

July 7

July 14

July 21

August 4

August 11

August 18

DETAILS

Booth spaces are 10x10 and artists will need to bring their own display tables/furniture and “pop-up” or canopy. Only artists residing in Santa Cruz County are eligible to display/sell in the Scotts Valley Crafter’s Market.

The cost for a booth space is $40 per Saturday. The Crafter’s Market will be widely promoted and there will be heavy signage surrounding the shopping center.

EVENT SPONSORSHIP BOOTH

One booth space per Saturday will be designated as an Event Sponsor’s Booth. Each week a local non-artisan business will have the opportunity to set up a 10x10 area within the Crafter’s Market to educate the community about their company, products and services. Each Event Sponsor Booth will be $250, and is a tax deductible donation to Scotts Valley Artisans.

For more information or to secure a spot on one or more Saturdays, send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

UPCOMING EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES: STAY TUNED!

"ART IN PUBLIC PLACES"... Please call us at 831-439-9094 if you are a business interested in hanging wall art by local artists on your public indoor wall spaces.

SCOTTS VALLEY ARTISANS ANNUAL FUNDRAISER: SATURDAY, AUGUST 25th, 5p - 11p... This summer extravaganza will be a combination local art raffle, casino night, and "Local Restaurants Al Fresco" all rolled into one fabulous event. Details and ticket price/availability will be posted soon.

News About our SPRING FORWARD ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL - MARCH 10, 2012

Thank you so much for attending our first annual Spring Forward Arts & Crafts Festival. It was a resounding success, thanks to the hard work of our wonderful artists and volunteers.

Thanks again to our wonderful sponsors and co-sponsors for supporting this first annual "strictly local artists" event: Bruno's BBQ, Ideal Hair, Drawn2Art, Scarborough/Ace Hardware, Business With Pleasure, and Chocolate Visions. We so appreciate your dedication to the arts in Santa Cruz County!

News About Our Amazing Grand Re-Opening Party on February 4th

Thank you everyone who helped with and/or attended our grand re-opening party on February 4th. It was overwhelmingly well-attended (a nice way of saying we had a HUGE crowd, with over 1000 people coming through our Art Center that evening).

Classes Are Now In Session!

We are happy to announce the beginning of our art class schedule! More classes will be added to our schedule over the next weeks and months, but you can click here to see the current schedule.