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APRIL 16-26 | 2026

Join us for 11 days of powerful performances, art, poetry, fashion, music, and cultural celebrations throughout Santa Cruz County. The Ripple Effect Arts Festival brings together community, creativity, and culture to reflect the unique artistic pulse of our coastal community.

  • Experience 11 Days of Community & Creativity in venues throughout Santa Cruz County

  • Closing with the Grand Finale from 4-9PM at The Grove @ Santa Cruz Boardwalk

 STAY TUNED -  More events, pop-ups, and artist lineups will be announced soon!

Image Credit: Shmuel Thaler and Pivot the Art of Fashion

APRIL 16-26 | 2026

Join us for 11 days of powerful performances, art, poetry, fashion, music, and cultural celebrations throughout Santa Cruz County. The Ripple Effect Arts Festival brings together community, creativity, and culture to reflect the unique artistic pulse of our coastal community.

  • Experience 11 Days of Community & Creativity in venues throughout Santa Cruz County

  • Closing with the Grand Finale from 4-9PM at The Grove @ Santa Cruz Boardwalk

 STAY TUNED -  More events, pop-ups, and artist lineups will be announced soon!

Image Credit: Shmuel Thaler and Pivot the Art of Fashion

Events

Porter Main Galleries: Hot Off The Walls | Art to Go!

March 17, 2026

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The Art of Nature

March 28, 2026

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Poetry in the Parks Scavenger Hunt

April 1, 2026

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Environmental Art + Social Practice MFA 2026 - Picking up Shells Amid a Tsunami

April 2, 2026

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Supporting Youth Art in the San Lorenzo Valley

April 2, 2026

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Color Stories: 2026 CODA Annual Members' Exhibition

April 3, 2026

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Under A Different Sky | Paintings & Works on Paper by Jennifer Cordery

April 3, 2026

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Heart & Mind

April 4, 2026

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Ripple Effect Arts Festival Ribbon Cutting Event & Reception

April 8, 2026

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Art Trivia Night

April 16, 2026

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