Featured in Issue 14.3 “Perform,” Megan “Daisy” Rizzo, is a Detroit native artist and illustrator who moved to the South Bay with her husband in 2018.

 

Separated from the supportive and vibrant arts community in Detroit, she pushed herself to grow roots in the South Bay area. Now, the seeds of determination and hardwork are paying off as her artwork continues to blossom beautifully in all corners of the Bay, including on Content Magazine’s cover of its latest Issue 14.3 “Perform” with her illustration, “Girl with Flowers.” Read more.

Join Cukui at their flagship store and art gallery on Friday, May 13 from 6-9pm as they feature new paintings and pandemic creations by Syrarium Studios. Learn more.

Check out Made Fresh Crew’s latest art exhibit, Street Smarts, now through June 11 at Curated by the Sea in downtown Santa Cruz. This exciting new exhibit will showcase 10 artists from the "Made Fresh Crew", a collective of artists from Santa Cruz who draw inspiration from street art, graffiti, calligraphy, and the fine arts. Learn more.

Art Builds Community and the County of Santa Clara Office of Women’s Policy (OWP) are seeking artists for the Womanhood Project, a county-wide project dedicated to creating public artworks that recognize women’s roles in the region and beyond. This project has a rolling deadline, with Round 1 closing Tuesday, June 21. Learn more.

 

Artists Marti Somers and Sara Cole present their latest exhibition, INTERTWINED, on display now through June 15 at Bryant Street Gallery. Learn more.

 

Don’t miss an exclusive afternoon with Evaro Italia and Cassara at Enchanté Boutique Hotel on Sunday, May 15 from 2:30-5:30pm as the Italian fashion brands showcase their couture and daytime garments followed by a reception of French wine and dessert. Learn more.

Join our conversation as we speak with British artist and photographer, Marcus Lyon, who is currently working on the next edition of the Human Atlas projects in the South Bay. Human Atlas projects are research-based, interdisciplinary explorations of the people of a specified geography, highlighting notable individuals who are driving social impact. In this episode, Marcus talks about his inspiration for the project, his approach to photography, and how his life's work to tell more profound stories through photography has led him to our neighborhood.  Listen in.