Mariposa's Art

The Watsonville Charter School High School Student Teachers are working on a collaborative community service project [photos below]. The piece will be on exhibit at the Abbey Lounge in Santa Cruz for the month of June 2012. Then, it will be auctioned off to support arts education in the after school programs of Santa Cruz County!

Look for our new banner at upcoming community events where we provide free hands on art activities for all ages! We will be at the Beach Flats Community Center for Day of the Child on Sunday April 15th, from 1-3pm, painting Wish Stones. See you there!

These colorful sunflowers were done by elementary students across the Pajaro Valley Unified School District after school programs during one-hour class periods. Look for them in the Student Exhibition at the Santa Cruz County Government Center during the months of April and May!

Reception is Feb 3rd from 6-8pm

1368 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz
Part of the “First Friday Art Tour”

Runs February 3rd-14th, 2012

You can help enrich the lives of children through art.
This benefit event is on behalf of arts education programs for kids in Santa Cruz County. Come admire our “Wall of Hearts” exhibit featuring local art students and teachers. And, place bids on silent auction heart inspired art pieces by local fine artists and local food gift baskets. Best of all, 100% of proceeds will go to the Cultural Council of Santa Cruz County, top supporters of arts education programs in our schools and for our community.

Start looking for it on our printed materials, signs, banners, etc!

Test it out with your smart phone. It will link you back here!

“I like Mariposa’s Art because it’s a place where I can express my feelings and also make my dreams of being an artist come alive.”         -Angelina, age 11

We’re thrilled to announce that Mariposa’s Art is featured as one of four youth-focused programs in the the 2011 Good Times Community Fund!

Mariposa’s Art programs provide after-school art and music programs where youth learn to express themselves, creatively problem-solve, make healthy choices, and positively affect their communities.

Through Mariposa’s Art, a program of the Cultural Council of Santa Cruz County, high school students become leaders, mentors and role models by co-teaching with professional artists in schools lacking funds to support the arts during the regular school day. Founded in 1998, Mariposa’s Art will serve more than 2,000 students this year .