I am a Santa Cruz–based artist who has had the privilege of illustrating communities throughout California for the past 25 years. I am excited to begin my 2026–27 season by adding Westside Santa Cruz to my portfolio celebrating some of California’s most distinctive neighborhoods, cities, and regions.
Sponsor Westside Santa Cruz
Illustrating California showcases Kirby Scudder’s richly detailed aerial portraits of the state’s cities, neighborhoods, and regions. Created over 25 years, each illustration celebrates the distinctive culture, character, and natural beauty of its community.
The Westside of Santa Cruz is a vibrant, highly sought-after coastal community extending westward from the San Lorenzo River to the city limits and north toward the UC Santa Cruz campus.
Famed for its surf culture, dramatic ocean bluffs, craft breweries, and proximity to UC Santa Cruz, the Westside blends a laid-back coastal spirit with a thriving local business community.
The Westside features a vibrant, walkable commercial district centered on the Swift Street and Ingalls Street courtyards. Once home to industrial warehouses, the area has been transformed into a thriving destination filled with food, live music, local wine, craft beer, coffeehouses, nearby bike trails, surf shops, and much more.
The Westside lies at the heart of the area’s surf culture and is a wellspring of the distinctive Santa Cruz spirit. Its character comes from a lively mix of lifelong Santa Cruzans, newcomers who have made the city their home, and, during the academic year, students from UC Santa Cruz.
Along with its great coffee, the Westside of Santa Cruz is known for its laid-back culture and easy access to many of the area’s most beautiful natural attractions.
Sponsor Westside Santa Cruz
I am seeking a select group of local sponsors whose businesses embody the distinctive spirit and culture of Westside Santa Cruz.
For two years, the 23-by-33-inch poster will serve as an ongoing promotional tool, distributed through local stores, visitor centers, and venues at key locations throughout Santa Cruz County. It will also be distributed by participating sponsors and made available online, extending its reach beyond physical locations.
Sponsor benefits:
- Logo representation on the poster for 2 years
- Destination Marketing
- Identity representation on web and social media campaigns
- Sponsorship is an inexpensive way to be seen by thousands of individuals throughout Santa Cruz County.
- These posters are a great promotional tool and have been enjoyed by audiences around the world.
- Each Sponsor receives complimentary prints and by selling their complimentary prints, sponsors can recoup their sponsorship investment
SAMPLE SPONSORS
The Westside is known for its eclectic community and vibrant cultural scene. The neighborhood is home to numerous art galleries, performance spaces, and cultural organizations, including the historic Wrigley Building—a thriving hub for artists and creative activity throughout the region.
Past Santa Cruz, CA Poster Tributes
Got my personal copy from the editor of: MAP USE – Map Reading and Design, distributed to Universities and stores worldwide, by Environmental Systems Research Institute, global leader in location intelligence, and mapping the world.
