Art and Cultural Commission

We are currently seeking sponsors for the 2026 summer events.  We will have more details soon on the exact events/dates/sponsorships available. Please reach out to Kelly Barreto for more information at capitolarecreation@ci.capitola.ca.us or 831-475-5935 

2025 Event Schedule & Map

Capitola Plein Air Schedule of Events

Monday November 3

Artist Welcome and Orientation
10:00am - 12:00pm

City Hall Community Room
420 Capitola Avenue, Capitola CA 95010

Long-term parking is behind and above City Hall.

November 3 – November 9, 2025   

About Capitola Plein Air

The City of Capitola Art & Cultural Commission is delighted to host the tenth annual Capitola Plein Air, juried art competition, exhibition, and sale. It is a FREE event, with hands-on art-making for all visitors, live music, and forty local and regional artists selling their works and competing for the top prize.

Welcome to Capitola Plein Air! This November, forty professional artists will arrive in Capitola to paint the town…literally!

The Art and Cultural Commission will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, April 16th at 6:30 PM to discuss the SUESD Park & Washburn Art Project Proposal. The meeting will be held in the City Hall Conference Room (upstairs). 

AGENDA REVISED 1/26 10:30AM