“m.k. contemporary art has succeeded in doing what has eluded so many others in the past—it has brought a world class contemporary art gallery to Santa Cruz. The space is capacious and bright, and the exhibited works are all of an extraordinary level of artistry. The rotating special exhibitions insure that frequent visits to the gallery will be rewarded with a new experience every time. What a gift to artists and to art lovers alike!”
“Adam was a great help picking the right couch for me and my wife. He didn't preasure us or sway us just clear info and help. The delivery option was early and very professional. I can't recommend this place enough!
Thank you Adam for all of your help! We love our new couch!!”
“We've been shopping here since I was a kid (18 years +) and have always loved the selection of stickers, shirts, and jackets. They have done some great collaborations and have some of the best clothing in the Santa Cruz area!”
“I recently visited Lumen Gallery and had such a great experience! The selection of jewelry, art, and home goods is beautiful and really unique—there’s something for every taste and style. I ended up finding the perfect gift, but honestly, I wanted to take half the store home with me. The staff was super friendly and helpful without being pushy, and they really know their stuff. It’s a great spot to shop for yourself or find special gifts. I’ll definitely be coming back!”
“Fun experience, where we got to learn about glass and glass making in a fun and safe space. And on top of it to go home with a wonderful piece of art! Definitely recommend.”
“This is one of the best stores for mindfulness, self healing, and crystals anywhere. Warm and inviting, helpful staff, gorgeous displays, and a very wide variety of wares and manufacturers. If you are into self healing and the esoteric arts then pay a visit and enjoy.”
“Pump Boys and Dinettes was fabulous last night. The extremely talented musicians/actresses/actors made the show a pure delight. The music and energy made we want to dance all night long. Go see it!”
“Rae hosted our Google Design team for a day of Metal Clay Jewelry making as a team building offsite. It was a fun-filled day and Rae brought a great energy to the group, managing a large group of 15 by engaging them in a very approachable and personable way. The class pace was great, no one felt rushed but things kept moving and we all left with finished real silver artifacts! Thank you, Rae!”
“Danny is an amazing artist!! My family is blessed to have many of his beautiful Christmas ornaments that we cherish every year. Not only is his work superb and spectacular, he is truly a SC local gem.”
“I’ve been to many show at SubRosa and I've never had a bad experience. They have many solid local artists play and the entry price is perfect at $10. They are also a true anarchist collective which I think is quite radical if ya know what I mean..”
“super cute art store in the heart of capitola... my friends and i stopped by en route to the beach and loved what we saw here, lots of custom greeting cards, paintings by local artists, mugs, jewelry and clothing branded with capitola. some of the actual artwork was very unique, symbols and things that i hadn't seen in other art stores. the ladies working there were super sweet, very friendly. hours are a little limited though, they only open wednesday - sunday, 11.00-17.00 (closed on monday & tuesday). as far as parking, there is limited street parking, but your best bet is to park in the city parking lot about a block away.”
“The Gallery is like an indoor street fair! From jellies to jewelry, paintings to weaving, ceramics to woodwork - a feast for the eyes. This is an excellent place to find local, handmade, unique gifts for friends and family. You may even find something for yourself - I usually do!”
“Went here, was overwhelmed by the shine of the wonderful pottery. I curled up into a ball and cried, that's how beautiful the pottery is. When the police asked me to leave, I just couldn't leave behind the sexy, curvy pottery. The handcuffs made me despair because I could no longer touch the pottery. I was taken away from my true love, lost and without purpose. The court sent me to jail for trespassing. A sentence of 6 months. In jail, I cried myself to sleep every night, dreaming of my one true love. After my release, I could not contain my joy at being reunited with my one-and-only.”
10:30AM - 6:30PM
1368 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz
Art Galleries
“The products in this Artisan Store are an agency of handmade expressions of great value--multiple assortments of artisan items. I have purchased numerous gifts, hand-formed jewelry, cards, delectables, fine art, and printed graphic art. Items for children to adults grace this well-lit, handcrafted, unique, bespoke, or custom-made location. The value is in the hands of the beholder!!”
11:30AM - 4:30PM
1125b Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz
Art Galleries
“Been taking classes here for over a year and I love it! Geoff is a great teacher and makes everyone feel welcome. They’ve built a great sense of community here.”
“Excellent customer service by Tony. I saw the mini surfboard print that were avaiable. I submitted an inquiry through his webpage and he quickly emailed in regards to my inquiry. I was hoping he has the Twilight Tranquilty print on a surfboard and he did. I replied to the email inquiring on how to purchase and Tony called me and we were able to complete the transaction over the phone. Tony advised it would be 7-14 days to receive and imagine my surprise when it was here in 3 days! The surfboard is well made, has a gorgeous print full of color and detail and came ready to hang. It is a gift for my husband, his favorite view in Capitola and we were giddy to see the balcony of room 9 at the Capitola Beach Suites that we often stay in.
This surfboard is an excellent gift for the person that has everything and we cannot wait to hang it as the centerpiece of our bookshelf. I cannot wait to visit Tony's gallery when we return to Capitola.”