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IN THE NEWS
08.18.2024
Lookout Santa Cruz
by Wallace Baine & Kevin Painchaud
The Quintessential Santa Cruz Festival,
what would that look like?
09.01.2024
Lookout Santa Cruz
by Wallace Baine & Kevin Painchaud
Festival fantasies: Readers kick around
ideas about the ultimate Santa Cruz event.
by Wallace Baine & Kevin Painchaud
Ripple Effect, a brand new arts festival,
to debut spring 2026.
Follow us on Instagram @rippleartsfestsantacruz
![✨Partner Spotlight ✨
@mkcontemporary.art | M.K Contemporary Art
📍703 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
During the Ripple Effect Arts Festival, @mkcontemporary.art will be showcasing
✨ A photo-based exhibition
Dates: April 3–May 31, 2026.
There will be other live performance based programming at M.K Contemporary during the Ripple Effect Arts Festival!
The gallery concept was founded in Capitola Village in August of 2019 with the name, Curated [by the Sea]. During the strange and chaotic summer of 2020, we regrouped and relocated to a large, 4600 sq. ft. empty storefront located in the heart of downtown Santa Cruz. We have spent the years transforming the space into a bright, spacious art gallery and rebranded as M.K. Contemporary Art.We now showcase the work of 40+ local and regional artists. In addition, we exhibit a rotating series of themed shows and special events. We are becoming known for our quirky, eclectic, yet elegant collection of contemporary art inspired by the unique natural beauty and creative culture that is Santa Cruz.
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📍The Ripple Effect Santa Cruz Arts Festival
April 16-26, 2026 - Santa Cruz County, CA
💃🕺The Ripple Effect Santa Cruz Arts Festival is a celebration of creative collaboration where art venues, and organizations across Santa Cruz County come together to amplify the arts, spark connection, and make waves that resonate far beyond the festival.🫧
Tap the 🔗 link in our bio or go to https://www.rippleartsfestsantacruz.org/ to learn more!
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