Open Studios takes place the first three weekends of October, from 11am to 5pm. Studios are divided between North and South County (with the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor as the dividing point) on the following schedule:

October 5-6: North County artists - from the yacht harbor north
October 12-13: South County artists - from the yacht harbor south
October 19-20: All County - featuring 250+ artists across the county

Meet the artists, experience their creative process, witness live demonstrations, and buy direct from the artists. Free self-guided tour - visit one studio or spend all day exploring.Plan Your Tour - It's All FREE!

WEBSITE - Browse all the participating artists on the Open Studios artist A-Z pages. Details at https://santacruzopenstudios.com

PRINTED ARTIST GUIDE - Pick up a free guide at Good Times drop-off points throughout the county after Sept. 16. A full list of guide outlets will be available on the website. Follow the keys for studios that are wheelchair accessible, offer demonstrations or are Spanish speaking.

APP - Download the free app – available mid-September on iTunes & Google Play. You can mark your favorite artists in the app, map their location, and build a bespoke tour to suit your interests. “Santa Cruz County Open Studios.” [Available September 16th]