Santa Cruz: Connecting Our Past and Present through Art at Evergreen Cemetery Selected for 2026–27 California Parks Arts Grants

SANTA CRUZ — October 26, 2026. A new round of California Arts in Parks funding includes Connecting Our Past and Present through Art at Evergreen Cemetery, an initiative associated with Evergreen Cemetery in Santa Cruz. The named project partner is Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History, one of 33 recipients in the statewide grant program announced October 20 by California State Parks and partner agencies.

The local project

A yearlong set of cultural programs and arts activities is planned for Evergreen Cemetery, offering new ways to explore local memory and creative gathering.

The museum’s programming plan is distinct from any change in the cemetery’s legal status or public access rules, which have not been established by the grant announcement.

When will activities take place?

The current grant term is October 2026 through September 2027. These are planned activities, not completed events. Individual grant amounts and specific dates were not provided for this project in the statewide announcement; residents should check the official grantee directory and project organizer for confirmed schedules, accessible participation opportunities, fees (if any) or registration instructions. The broader program emphasizes free, community-centered art experiences.

Sources: California State Parks — 2026–27 official grant project directory and State Parks announcement, October 20, 2026. This is source-based community coverage without a claim of independent interviews or an already opened venue.

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