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50th Anniversary Seal

Serving you for over 50 years, Lenz Arts offers the largest selection of fine art supplies and the oldest custom frame shop on the Central Coast. Described as "one of the last real art stores on the West Coast," people drive for hours to take advantage of our comprehensive stock and knowledge. From the finger-painting toddler to the professional gallery artist, we've got you covered!

 

A Mural was painted on our building in September 2021 by Jimbo Phillips as part of the Sea Walls Santa Cruz project.
Click on the photo to the left for more!
 
Andy & Cynthia Lenz, founders of Lenz Arts, were presented with the International Art Materials Association's Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016 to honor their significant impact on the fine art materials industry.
Learn more about our story.
Andy & Cynthia Lenz - Lifetime Achievement

Hear what one of our young customers says about Lenz Arts:
(Yes, unrelated and yes, not paid!)

 

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In-Store Demo!

Golden Acrylics: - Fee $5 (Credited)
<Postponed - New Date TBD>

*** NOTE: Due to unforseen circumstances, Tina has had to postpone her demo. We'll provide a new date once we know. Sorry for any inconvenience. ***

Your $5 registration fee is refunded as a credit toward any purchase in our store on the day!

Our instructor, Tina Short, is an award-winning local artist who has original work and prints in Artisans downtown, has participated many times in Open Studios, and has taught private workshops. Tina has also been a regular Lenz customer for decades!

Tina will talk about painting techniques with a focus on glazing (translucent layering) to create luminosity in your creations.

Visit Tina's website and social media:
tinashort.com · @artygirl324

We will have lots of one-day sales on the day of the demonstration!

REGISTRATION:
Important! You must register have a seat!
• When you attend the presentation, your full $5.00 registration fee will be refunded to you in the form of a credit valid on that day.

• Seating will strictly limited to those registered.
• If you register but learn you cannot attend, refunds will only be provided for cancellations at least 48 hours in advance of the presentation—we need time to fill your vacated seat from the waiting list.

 


Lenz Arts storefront
Our 10,000 square foot location—wall to wall supplies for you!

Art Materials/General Information: (831) 423-1935
Custom Picture Framing: (831) 425-7111
Hours, directions, and full contact information.

Free Onsite Parking

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