Off The Streets:
With support from the California Arts Council, Pajaro Valley Arts will present an exhibition that explores the differences and similarities in street art styles from invited and juried artists within Santa Cruz County. Invited artists will create work in a public venue and the work will be transported to the PVA gallery for a 6.5-week exhibit. We will create a public opportunity to encourage artists and audiences to consider and express the culture and lifestyle influences of where they work and live. There are extreme geographic, cultural, and socio-economic differences within the County: South County (Watsonville) artists’ aesthetic typically includes Latine culture and agricultural roots; while the North County (Santa Cruz) aesthetic typically includes a surf and skate culture, ocean, and beach life. Use of unconventional materials and surfaces will be encouraged.