Art & Exhibits in the Library
Santa Cruz Public Libraries provide exhibit space for art at branches across the county. We feature everything from ceramics to oil paintings to tapestries.
Joel Michael Smith Art
Aptos Branch Library , June 1 - August 30, 2024
Joel Michael Smith, holds a BFA in illustration from the Art Center College of Design. He is a working fine artist, pyrographer, illustrator, and teacher. He has exhibited work at multiple galleries including PVA Gallery in Watsonville, Jack Hanley Gallery, American Illustration show in NY, the "On Gallery': the Exploding Head Gallery, and Toy Room Gallery. He has been published by the NY times Sunday Magazine, the American Illustration Annual, and 826 Valencia. Joel currently teaches summer courses at Cabrillo College and teaches Art and Graphic Arts at Aptos High School. Joel lives in the redwoods and loves exploring and making wood burnings mixed with oil paints and acrylic paintings. Follow Joel on Instagram @joelmichaelsmith. https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cvx8v5BtET7/
Art by Isabel Contreras
Scotts Valley Branch Library , July 6th - September 28, 2024
Isabel Contreras is a mixed indigenous artist who specializes in digital illustration and graphic design. She was born and raised in California and draws the majority of her inspiration from her hometown, her family, and her cultures. Her vibrant and playful artwork explores themes of cultural identity, childhood memories and human connection.
Nature Photography by Michael Lopes
Felton Branch Library, July 1- September 30, 2024
Michael Lopes’ stunning photography is on display in the Felton Library until September 30. Michael started feeding hummingbirds in his Ben Lomond yard, and soon became fascinated with capturing images of them. He says, “Photographing nature has taught me patience."
See more of his award-winning work at hummingbirdphotos.com.
Fabric Postcards by Barbara Lockwood
Felton Branch Library, July 1- September 30, 2024
Barbara Lockwood’s collection of fabric postcards fills the back wall of the Community Room at the Felton Branch. Barbara is a local quilter and author who has traded these postcards with people across the country over a 10 year period. For each postcard you see, she made one and mailed it to the maker. She says, “It’s OK to touch! Turn over to see where they were mailed from.” Barbara will offer a class in making fabric postcards in September.
Celebrating Nature's Small Wonders
Felton Branch Library, July 1- September 30, 2024
Nancy Brookie-Connor’s artwork “Celebrating Nature’s Small Wonders” will fill the library display case through September. Nancy works in watercolor, monoprints, mixed media and encaustics. She has always found her inspiration in nature and its many manifestations, particularly in the interplay between the mystery of the known and unknown, the seen and unseen.
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