The 418 Project

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155 S River St
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

The 418 Project, established in 1993 and located in the heart of downtown Santa Cruz, is dedicated to supporting emerging artists and fostering diverse communities. Committed to inclusivity, the organization provides affordable programming centered around community, mindfulness, art, and embodiment while aiming to positively impact social and economic change.

Featuring a range of offerings, including mentorship programs, theater productions, and social justice initiatives, the 418 Project serves as a welcoming space for up to 160,000 visitors annually. It honors its location on the site of Santa Cruz's last Chinatown and the unceded territory of the Awaswas-speaking Uypi Tribe, striving to be an active participant in restoration and social justice efforts both now and in the future.

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Lera L.
5/23/2019

The floor is sprung, soft wood and well maintained! Really great dance floor! Thanks to Rita Rivera who chose it for the Dance Gallery (prior to the 418 Project rename). The 418 started with more...

Laura B.
2/25/2023

This community Artspace is dedicated to supporting emerging artists and Diverse communities! The programming is forward thinking, inspiring, and includes all kinds of stuff--burlesque...

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Jen S.
3/1/2007

This is a non-profit organization which puts on a fun and quirky shows. I recently watched a contemporary dance show here and it was fantastic. It's a very much of a grassroots theatre with...

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T T.
6/25/2011

Great hub of entertainment! Something for everyone. There is an unaffiliated cafe in the storefront, and a large dance studio in the back. The teachers have different prices for their classes,...

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Clay O.
2/11/2011

You gotta go to their yearly performance, "What is Erotic?" but leave your judgements at home.

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