First Friday Santa Cruz presents a special spring exhibition! Heart & Mind is a month-long exhibition featuring creative visual expression that represents the conversation between the heart and mind, the push and pull, the contradictions, the angel and the devil, but also celebrates their similarities, agreements, and the spiritual, mental, and emotional journey that the Heart & Mind are on together in our bodies!

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Featuring over 70 local Santa Cruz artists in a range of medium and scale both visual and performing throughout April 2026. This gallery exhibition will be paired with an Immersive Installation exhibit presented by a group of artists featuring performing & visual arts that engage the viewer to question, make decisions, and experience both the juxtaposition and collaboration of the Heart & Mind…

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Curated & Directed by Bree Karpavage & Danny Fernandez for First Friday Santa Cruz. Made possible with support from the City of Santa Cruz. Contact: Bree Karpavage – bree@firstfridaysantacruz.com with questions. Graphic by Danny Fernandez. Website: firstfridaysantacruz.com