CODA Events
2026 CODA Members’ Exhibitions
CODA invites you to enjoy Color Stories, an exciting collection of images created by CODA members, on view at the R. Blitzer Gallery in Santa Cruz, March 19 - May 2. Shelby Graham is the juror. Key events: opening reception on March 20 4-7pm; Shelby’s juror talk on March 21 at 2pm; two (!) First Friday receptions: April 3 and May 1, both 4-7pm; Meet the Artists: Talks & Reception on April 18, 2-4pm, with brief but engaging Artist Talks from 3 exhibiting members, followed by a reception. We invite you to read our Collective Artists’ Statement.
This exhibition is part of two larger events:
PhotoCarmel 2026, the 2nd annual Celebration of Photography on the Central Coast: March 27 - May 10.
The Santa Cruz Ripple Effect Arts Festival, a county-wide celebration of creativity: April 16-26.
Previous CODA Members’ Exhibitions
CODA held its first Members’ Exhibition in 2024, with another in 2025. Starting with the 2026 exhibition, CODA’s intention is to continue the series on an every-other-year basis. CODA members welcome these opportunities to share our work with the Central Coast community, including our families and friends. Click on the button below to browse the images in each of these prior exhibitions.
Speaker Presentations on YouTube
When possible, we have recorded the presentations of our invited speakers for our members and other interested people.