Art in the Library
The Friends have sponsored numerous shows over the past 12 years including group and solo shows showcasing painting, photography, and sculpture. A recent favorite featured art created by library staff and volunteers. Most shows include opportunities to meet the artist, with receptions and snacks provided by Friend’s volunteers. Since its inception, this program has showcased the work of more than 250 local artists.
Art by Library Staff and Volunteers
Image credit: Riley Garduno
Our first show of 2025 showcases art by staff and volunteers from the Santa Cruz Public Libraries. Working in a variety of art forms from quilts to photography, paintings to prints, these hard working folks share their creative side.
The artists include: Mary Altier, Sheryl Andersen, Dianna Bond, Raziel Davison, Riley Garduno, Kristina Hunken, Noelani Leong, Margaret Niven, Janis O’Driscoll, Jeanne O’Grady, Elbina Rafizadeh, Mary Ripma, Elizabeth Schilling, Caitlyn Schlaman, Jim Sullivan, Catharina Widborg, Laamsha Young.
You can view this show from January 4 to March 27.
Previous Art Shows
Watercolors by Heidi Michelle
Into the Woods by Aaron Johnson.
Abstraction and the Figure by Anna Haulenbeek Huskey
Click on photo to see slide show.
Art by the Library Volunteers and Staff of the SCPL
2019
This unique show was curated by our own
Roxanne.
Photo Credit: Jim Sullivan
Book Lover's Mural
The Friends commissioned a new mural to adorn the library’s back patio. The muralist, Bruce Harman, designed a magical scene showcasing the love of reading. It features a squirrel reading, flying books, a bookworm, and the perfect oak tree for shady reading.
