
Eloise Pickard Smith Gallery – Programs & Events
Upcoming Exhibition Events
Opening Reception | Jan 10 from 2–5pm
Art Friday – Winter 2026
Every Friday 12 am – 4 pm in the Cowell Coffee Shop Courtyard
Hands-on art activities drawing from Norris Center Art + Science Graduate Fellows’ explorations of the natural world.
ALL ARE WELCOME regardless of skill level. Art supplies and free snacks are provided!




January 6 – Fog Inspired Needle Felts
January 16 – Watercolor Plant Illustrations
January 23 – Rodrigo – Guided Workshop & Windchimes



January 30 – Bookbinding Workshop/DIY Sketchbook
February 6 – Raty – Artist Talk & Screenprinting Demo
February 13 – Hummingbird Keychains & Watercolor



February 20 – Clay Sculptures
February 27 – Plant Shadow Drawings & Gelli Printing
March 6 – Plant Pot Painting & Seed Planting
All Eloise Pickard Smith Gallery events are viewable on the Cowell College Google Calendar
Visit
Admission: Free and open to all
Address
Eloise Pickard Smith Gallery
1156 High St, Santa Cruz, CA 95064
Cowell College
University of California
Hours
Monday – Saturday 12 PM – 5 PM Holidays and Breaks Observed
Contact
Email: epsgall@ucsc.edu
Phone: (831) 459-2251