Visit

The Tannery Arts Center is an eight-acre arts campus located in the City of Santa Cruz, home to a diverse array of artistic practices and disciplines, as well as multiple pieces of public art. The best time to visit is during the First Friday Art Tour, a monthly art event in Santa Cruz County. The Tannery Arts Center is a key destination, read this latest blog post from Visit Santa Cruz to discover more about the tour - Your Guide to First Fridays.

The public are also welcome to visit the campus at all times, independent organizations and businesses maintain their individual hours and produce their own classes, unique events and programming.

To explore & discover offerings please see the full list of studios and visit the websites linked below.

Getting There

1010-1070 River Street Santa Cruz, CA 95060

By Bicycle - The longest city park, the Santa Cruz Riverwalk is a bicycle and walking route that connects the Tannery Arts Center with Downtown, the Boardwalk, and both the East & West sides of the City of Santa Cruz. You can find ample bike parking on the campus.

By Car - Two free parking lots, at the North and South entrances to the campus. Additional parking can be found on River Street at the storage facilities, at designated spots in the City Parks yard, and on the streets in Harvey West Park.