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October Visual Arts Events

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First Friday Free Admission at MAH | Oct. 5 (11 a.m.- 6 p.m.)

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The museum is open Tue-Sun, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.. Its store, located in the street front octagon building, is open Tue-Sat, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sun, noon-5 p.m.

Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
705 Front Street, Santa Cruz
831-429-1964, www.santacruzmah.org

Free First Friday Lunch Tour at MAH | Oct. 5 (noon)

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Docents and guest artists lead in-depth discussions about current exhibitions.

Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
705 Front Street, Santa Cruz
831-429-1964, www.santacruzmah.org

21st Santa Cruz County Open Studios | Oct. 6-7 (11 a.m.-6 p.m.)

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A juried collection of 275 professional artists who work in various mediums participate in this event. All participants open their studios to visitors and offer an opportunity to meet and discuss the scope of their talents. The Open Studio Guide/calendar offers a thumb-nail image of each artist's work and maps to help in locating the studio sites. Refreshments are served at most locations.

Purchase the Open Studios guide to 275 professional artists/studios from various retail area stores and shops, or from:
Santa Cruz County Cultural Council
2400 Chanticleer Ave., Ste G, Santa Cruz
831-475-9600, www.ccscc.org

Family Art Saturday at MAH | Oct. 6 (1-3 p.m.)

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Special hands-on art activities for families on the first Saturday of each month. The museum is open Tue-Sun, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.. Its store, located in the street front octagon building, is open Tue-Sat, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sun, noon-5 p.m.

Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
705 Front Street, Santa Cruz
831-429-1964, www.santacruzmah.org

21st Santa Cruz County Open Studios | Oct. 13-14 (11 a.m.-6 p.m.)

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A juried collection of 275 professional artists who work in various mediums participate in this event. All participants open their studios to visitors and offer an opportunity to meet and discuss the scope of their talents. The Open Studio Guide/calendar offers a thumb-nail image of each artist's work and maps to help in locating the studio sites. Refreshments are served at most locations.

Purchase the Open Studios guide to 275 professional artists/studios from various retail area stores and shops, or from:
Santa Cruz County Cultural Council
2400 Chanticleer Ave., Ste G, Santa Cruz
831-475-9600, www.ccscc.org

21st Santa Cruz County Open Studios Encore Weekend | Oct. 13-14 (11 a.m.-6 p.m.)

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A juried collection of 275 professional artists who work in various mediums participate in this event. All participants open their studios to visitors and offer an opportunity to meet and discuss the scope of their talents. The Open Studio Guide/calendar offers a thumb-nail image of each artist's work and maps to help in locating the studio sites. Refreshments are served at most locations.

Purchase the Open Studios guide to 275 professional artists/studios from various retail area stores and shops, or from:
Santa Cruz County Cultural Council
2400 Chanticleer Ave., Ste G, Santa Cruz
831-475-9600, www.ccscc.org

Mask Festival | Oct. 27 (noon - 5 p.m.)

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A fun filled day for the family. Mask making and displays. Music, dance, performances and storytelling.

Louden Nelson Center
301 Center St., Santa Cruz

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