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Artisans & agency Artisans & agency features the best of American Made with an emphasis on local Santa Cruz artists. Artisans Gallery has rich history in Santa Cruz.
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We carry wall art, jewelry, glass, ceramics, metal work, woodworking, cards, candles and more. The motto of Artisans Gallery is “Dedicated to the Creative Spirit.” Artisans celebrates this by featuring American made crafts with an emphasis on the wealth of local artists that Santa Cruz and the surrounding communities have to offer. Artisans Gallery carries wall art, jewelry, glass, ceramics, meta

l work, pottery, woodworking, cards, candles, kid’s items, bath products and more. Originally an artists’ cooperative, it was founded in 1976. On October 17, 1989, Santa Cruz was hit by a 7.1 earthquake, which destroyed much of downtown. In the face of tremendous economic and physical upheaval, the artists of the cooperative felt they had to disband. Fortunately, John and Juleen Lisher, local members of the downtown community, were determined to revive the store that had become a fixture of Santa Cruz. As Santa Cruz slowly recovered from the earthquake, the Lishers slowly expanded the size and scope of the gallery to carry artists from all over North America. In 1993, the Lishers hired 16-year old Linnaea Holgers (James). In February of 2009, Linnaea celebrated her 16-year anniversary with the store by purchasing Artisans Gallery. Linnaea has continued to be “dedicated to the creative spirit,” and has further expanded the gallery by offering rotating art shows as a part of downtown’s First Friday program. The items found it Artisans Gallery are meant to be used and appreciated, from preparing food on a unique wooden cutting board to enjoying coffee in a locally made ceramic mug to wearing a pair of handmade earrings. Artisans Gallery keeps in mind the words of William Morris, “Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful.”

Artist Policy
We are dedicated to promoting hand made work by living artists and building relationships artists directly. We carry American made work from all over North America with an emphasis on local artists. We carry artists on consignment with a 50/50 split and we also buy outright. We do carry a very small portion of work made out of the USA, however our relationship is based with the artist who designs the work.

06/01/2026

Pride is Sunday and Santa Cruz is ready 🌈 The parade kicks off at 11am on Pacific Ave, 10% of sales from our Rainbow Collection are donated to the Diversity Center

05/21/2026

We love these prints by Central and Gus! And on the back of each print and card there is a story about the lovable creatures.

This meet , painter of wild creatures, redwood wanderer, and longtime advocate for the furred, feathered, and whiskere...
05/01/2026

This meet , painter of wild creatures, redwood wanderer, and longtime advocate for the furred, feathered, and whiskered. Her clever animal paintings celebrate empathy, wonder, and the wild world we all call home. Join us from 6-8pm on May 1st.

Another round up things we’ve shipped 📦 and where 🗺️ !
04/24/2026

Another round up things we’ve shipped 📦 and where 🗺️ !

Join us April 3 from 6–8pm for our reception featuring and her dreamlike paintings on found objects. From curious crea...
04/02/2026

Join us April 3 from 6–8pm for our reception featuring and her dreamlike paintings on found objects. From curious creatures to soulful botanicals, Diana’s whimsical work turns repurposed materials into art that feels playful, magical, and a little bit nostalgic. We’re especially excited to celebrate one of our own—Diana is also a beloved part-time member of our team and helps curate our First Friday shows with the same thoughtful eye she brings to her art.

New month, new color! 💜
04/01/2026

New month, new color! 💜

04/01/2026

Hey it’s Easter on Sunday! Are you ready? 😉 🧺 🐣

The weather has been shifting, and the trees outside are suddenly full of leaves again. At the shop, we’re in the middle...
03/22/2026

The weather has been shifting, and the trees outside are suddenly full of leaves again. At the shop, we’re in the middle of a floral explosion with new items! 💐

03/14/2026

Get yourself out of the house and up the coast to see goats and flowers blooming! The sign said that they expect there to be 200 baby goats by the end of the month! 🐐💐

So many delicious burger, options, downtown and for your burger souvenir swing by the shop and pick up these burger coas...
03/06/2026

So many delicious burger, options, downtown and for your burger souvenir swing by the shop and pick up these burger coasters!

Address

1368 Pacific Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA
95060

Opening Hours

Monday 10:30am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 10:30am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 6:30pm
Thursday 10:30am - 6:30pm
Friday 10:30am - 8:30pm
Saturday 10:30am - 8:30pm
Sunday 10:30am - 6:30pm

Telephone

(831) 423-8183

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