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Sand City, California, is known for its vibrant, industrial-meets-arts community, particularly in its West End district. The West End district, featuring live music at the SandBox, events at the Art Park and Lido Stage, and the annual West End Celebration, showcasing local artists and musicians, blends creativity with the city’s industrial heritage. 

Key Aspects of the Sand City Arts Community:

  • West End District: This revitalized industrial area is the heart of the art scene, transforming into a creative hub with galleries, studios, and performance spaces.
  • West End Celebration: An annual event featuring live music, street performances, art vendors, and food.
  • Art Park: A city-owned space for events like the monthly 831 Night Market, aiming to become a more significant community and creative hub with future development.
  • SandBox: A warehouse venue hosting live music, experimental performances, and cultural events, bringing in both local and touring artists.
  • Local Artists: The community supports numerous local artists and artisans.
  • Unique Vibe: Sand City offers a unique blend of a coastal small-town  lifestyle infused with artistic energy.

Upcoming & Annual Events

Click on the images and buttons below for more information about events taking place in the Sand City Arts Community.

Night Market 831

Inspired by the vibrant open-air street bazaars from around the world, Night Market 831 is a lively gathering where friends and families can sip, savor, socialize, dance, shop, and explore. Held in the colorful Sand City Art Park, surrounded by stunning murals, the market creates a unique and inviting atmosphere. We are committed to fostering a safe, fun, and inclusive community space, featuring a rotating lineup of local performers, creatives, and entrepreneurs who bring their talents to life each month. The Night Market 831 is free and open to all ages!
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West End Celebration

The Sand City West End Celebration is a vibrant blend of music, dance, street performances, local restaurateurs, and food producers. The family-friendly event typically takes place on the third weekend in August.

West End Celebration Coordinator: Nadja De Maeseneer
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we. Mural Fest

The Sand City Mural Festival (known as the we. Mural Fest) is an annual public art event in Sand City, featuring local, national, and international artists creating large scale murals over several days on the City’s buildings and walls.

Curators: Taking Walls (Cameron & Crystal Molberg)

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LOCAL ARTISANS

Find out more about Sand City’s local artisans by scrolling through the gallery below.

Holly Temple - Temple Garage (Contemporary Art Space)

542 Ortiz, Space #5
Sand City, CA 93955
info@templesisters.com
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Logan Norton - Logan Norton Photograpy

709 California Ave.
Sand City, CA 93955
(616) 916-5964
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Shelby Hawthorne - Sand City Glass Artist

hawthorne.shelby@gmail.com
(831) 238-4036
Sand City, CA 93955
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Gregory Hawthorne - Hawthorne Gallery

48485 Hwy 1
Big Sur, CA 93920
(831) 667-3200
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Barney Sylvan - Sylvan Art
Gallery

613 Ortiz Avenue
Sand City, CA 93955
(831) 393-1990
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Andrew Jackson - Outer Edge Studio

Artist then gallery then publisher then mentor and now back to Artist! (831) 601-7846
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Marlo Kaleookalani Lualemana - Earthbound Tattooo

490 Orange Avenue, Suite B
Sand City, CA 93955
(831) 920-2786
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Monterey Glassworks - Glassmakers

801b California Avenue
Sand City, CA 93955
(831) 220-4065
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Fred Saunders - Saunders Sculpture Works

637 Ortiz Avenue
Sand City, CA 93955
(831) 899-7970
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ART PARK COMMUNITY VENUE

Sand City’s Art Park , located at 525 Ortiz Avenue, is a community venue with a focus on celebrating the arts. To request use of the space, or for more information on ongoing events, email cityhall@sandcity.org.

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