How does a County support its Artists?-Visual Arts Network

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Visual Arts Network Santa Cruz County
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Visual Arts Network Supporting County Artists

Visual Arts Network Santa Cruz County
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First of all visual arts are diverse art forms. For example painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, photography, video, filmmaking, design, and architecture are visual arts. Furthermore,many artistic disciplines such as performing arts, conceptual art, and textile arts also involve aspects of visual arts. Wikipedia

Something New-Visual Art Network to Support County Artists

For 34 years, each October artists across Santa Cruz County have opened their studios to the public.  Above all,the Arts Council Santa Cruz County sponsered  these Open Studios Art Tours. As a result of COVID, the methods changed.  Nonetheless,their support has not faltered.  The county created the Visual Arts Network, an online space for artists to display their art. In addition,the Network showcases the work of the many creatives that call Santa Cruz County their home.
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How The Visual Art Network Supports Artists

First of all,the Visual Arts Network of Santa Cruz County is a  directory of over 300 artists. For example, you’ll find a wide variety of creators from painters,  sculptors, woodworkers and much more. Furthermore,each artist has their own page. In order for the public to  learn about their process and their creations. In addition, one can connect with them directly. That is to say that one may search by name, location or medium, explore all the artists, or meet featured artists.

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A Great Leader is so Important.

Finally, local artists are so lucky to have the support of the county. In addition,the Open Studios Event Director, Ann Ostermann is a masterful, innovative leader. Furthermore,her bright personality welcomes everyone to the delight of art. In conclusion, inclusivity reigns supreme.

The Visual Arts Network is no longer active. Arts Council Santa Cruz continues to support artists through the annual Open Studios and in other year long activities.

Lastly, read more.

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In conclusion

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Visual Arts Network Santa Cruz County
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Visual Arts Network Santa Cruz County
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By Ann

Ann Baldwin May was born and raised in Palo Alto, California. She received her education from University of California, Irvine (History, BA Elementary Teaching Credential, Masters in Teaching Spanish) Her first quilting class was in 1975. She retired in 2012 after working 30 years as a bilingual teacher and Bilingual Resource Teacher in Watsonville. After making over 300 bed quilts, she turned her attention to art quilts. Ann is passionate about using repurposed materials often from the San Francisco Design Center. She has won several awards for her work. Kaiser Permanente has purchased five pieces for their Santa Cruz County facilities. Her work has been juried into shows all over the country including San Francisco and Chicago. She participates in the juried Santa Cruz County Open Studios Art Tour. She is married and has two daughters. Ann Baldwin May Santa Cruz Art Center, 1001 Center St.#4 Santa Cruz, CA 95060 baldwinmay49@yahoo.com 831.345.1466 annbaldwinmayartquilts.com Facebook- AnnBaldwinMayArtQuilts@annbaldwinmay Instagram-annbaldwinmay

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