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Courage, Dear Heart: One Felton Local’s Connection to a Beloved Landmark

August 11, 2025August 27, 2025 Mary Andersen

By Mary Andersen On a sunny Wednesday afternoon in July, Felton resident Valerie Mullen could be found crouched beside Highway 9 south of town with a can of spray paint in hand, gently repainting one of the San Lorenzo Valley’s most quietly cherished landmarks: the Heart Rock. Tucked just south of downtown Felton, near the Santa Cruz Redwoods RV Resort… Read More

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Albert the White Peacock Mural Unveiled in Boulder Creek

May 15, 2025June 15, 2025 slvpost.com

Albert the white peacock of Boulder Creek lives on in immortal memory! On Saturday, April 19, 2025, the community gathered in Boulder Creek to witness the unveiling of a massive mural painted on the side of the Forest Corners building by local artist Yeshe Jackson. Brought to fruition by the thoughtful actions of community member Kevin Foster and the Boulder… Read More

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Voiced by Hand: Joel Di Mauro Guitars

March 29, 2025April 9, 2025 slvpost.com

By Julie Horner Personal relationships. It’s all about the bond between musician and instrument with a guitar that is “voiced” by hand. And craftsmanship, which is a reflection of the skill, judgment, and attitude of the luthier who uses his tools with the necessary freedom to carry out the work. Joel Di Mauro started building in 2012 from his home… Read More

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Yeshe Jackson Paints Mural Honoring Albert the White Peacock

February 26, 2025April 13, 2025 Julie HornerArt, Local News

Artist Yeshe Jackson has put initial brush strokes on a mural honoring Albert the white peacock of Boulder Creek. The artwork in progress in Historic Downtown Boulder Creek is intended to symbolize mountain resilience through beauty and community spirit. The project will be completed this spring. By Julie Horner Albert’s legacy is larger than life. Work has begun on a… Read More

Santa Cruz Mountains art center photo by Mary Andersen

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Dive into Creativity: WATER Exhibit at Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center

February 23, 2025March 9, 2025 Blake Holiday

By Blake Holiday The Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center in Ben Lomond is making a splash with its current exhibit titled WATER: Ebb and Flow. Running through March 22, this annual judged show highlights the beauty, power, and significance of water through a collection of eclectic works by local and regional artists. “Water is a subject that resonates deeply, touching… Read More

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Tara Robertson Photography: Art of the Pin-Up

January 19, 2025February 1, 2025 Julie Horner

Exalting the Female By Julie Horner Tara Robertson is a born and raised Santa Cruz County photographer who sees beauty all around. “There is something special about freezing that moment in time,” she said, “a moment that will never happen again.” With an eye for shooting breathtaking landscapes along the coast, she has in the last decade developed a unique… Read More

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Art in the Park: Big Basin’s Transformation

June 14, 2024June 19, 2024 slvpost.com0 comment

From Devastation to Inspiration Through Art By Jennifer Mount This past Mother’s Day, I asked my children to take a hike with me in Big Basin Redwoods State Park. Big Basin had been a longstanding camping tradition for our family but the boys had refused to return since the fire. I thought Mother’s Day would be an opportunity where I… Read More

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Local Artist Juko Holiday Debuts New Artwork

October 15, 2023October 28, 2023 slvpost.comexhibits, local artist, modern art, open studios0 comment

By Blakeman Holiday Among the many accomplishments on Dr. Juko Holiday’s resume, we can soon add ‘Open Studios Artist’ to the list. This Ben Lomond resident, Ease Mountain Yoga founder, integrative mental health practitioner, and CZU fire survivor, will showcase her recent artwork during October’s Open Studios Art Tour. The event marks the first time she is sharing her abstract… Read More

public art installation felton branch library artist lea de wit

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Teen Public Art Workshop with Artist Lea de Wit | October 21, 2023

September 28, 2023October 5, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

Felton librarian Jackie Danziger invites local teens to leave their mark at the Felton Branch Library. The branch has partnered with Santa Cruz Public Libraries for an exclusive Teen Public Art Workshop on October 21 with artist Lea de Wit. Participating teens will create a public art installation that will be a permanent feature in the library’s Teen Room. “De… Read More

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Light on Water: Veteran Firefighter Shanna Kuempel Celebrates Fine Art Exhibit

August 11, 2023August 27, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By Julie Horner Artist Shanna Kuempel loves to play with color and luminescence in her landscapes. “My career as a firefighter, I’m drawn to light on water,” she said. The flush of a Santa Cruz sunrise; the fiery sky, pure oranges and blues….color and smoke. Opalescent, unobstructed views of the ocean at Pleasure Point. The way the kelp wraps around… Read More