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November 7 – December 28, 2025​
Following the success of its 2023 debut, Broadsides No. 2 returns this fall to the gallery with a compelling exhibition that explores the connections between poetry and visual art. Nine nationally recognized poets are paired with nine equally distinguished visual artists, presenting collaborative works that reveal the interplay between image and language.​
The exhibition showcases visual artists: Randy Beckelheimer, Glenn Carter, Linda Christensen, David Fleming, Melissa Kreisa, Quinn Peck, Margaret Rinkovsky, Rose Sellery, and Bobby Williams.
The artwork has been paired with poetry by: Killarney Clary, Nancy Miller Gomez, Lee Herrick, Stephen Kessler, Robin Magowan, Tom Meschery, Magdalena Montagne, Ayaz Pirani, and Todd Turnidge.
Many of the poets are connected to the Annual Morton Marcus Poetry Reading, which this year takes place November 20 at UC Santa Cruz, featuring writer and poet Ellen Bass. Find out more here!
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday, December 20th, 4–6pm
Teen Poetry Reading featuring Santa Cruz County Youth Poet Laureate Finn Maxwell, with fellow Youth Laureates; hosted by Farnaz Fatemi, Poet Laureate Emerita of Santa Cruz County​
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December 5th, 6–8pm
First Friday Reception
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Curated by Donna Mekis (poetry) and Rose Sellery (visual art), with broadside design by Gary Young, Director of the Cowell Press at UC Santa Cruz, Broadsides No. 2 invites audiences to experience how the union of word and image can expand the possibilities of both forms.​​​
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Link to view the online gallery of the art,
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The Broadsides No. 2 exhibition is presented with support from: The Humanities Institute; Special Collections & Archives at UC Santa Cruz; Arts Council Santa Cruz County; and Community Printers.
During the Holiday season we will be hosting a food drive with Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Cruz County. Please bring a non perishable item to donate when you visit us! Donate funds here. Second Harvest can make your dollars go a very long way. Your $1 donation can provide 3 meals!
Broadsides No. 2 is exhibited alongside the work of 25+ artists whose work we adore.​ Link to our artist page for more details.​
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CALL FOR ENTRIES
“Connected”, A Juried Exhibition
ENTER BY: December 10, 2025​
Open to all sculptors who can deliver artwork to,
and pick it up from,
M.K. Contemporary Art Gallery
"Connected" brings together diverse sculptural voices to examine relationships between people, places, materials, technology, and nature.
Works may be abstract or figurative, traditional or experimental — welded, sewn, carved, cast, assembled, printed, illuminated — anything that expresses connection in form or concept.
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No entry fee. Up to 3 submissions per artist.
Exhibition Dates: Jan 17 – Feb 22, 2026
Opening Reception: Jan 17, 2026, 1–3pm
First Friday: Feb 6, 2026, 6–8pm
Valentine’s Day Party: Feb 14, 2026, 2–4pm
Ready to apply?
Submit through CaFE
We are excited to champion the
Ripple Effect Arts Festival
coming to Santa Cruz County in April of 2026.
Find out more here!
Emergency grants to Santa Cruz County
artists facing illness, natural disasters, or unexpected hardships.
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