Art Research Office

Welcome to the Art Research Office (ARO), an innovative art gallery located at 1025 Center Street, Santa Cruz, California. ARO is a dynamic platform dedicated to art exhibition, community engagement, and experimental projects. Our current immersive exhibition showcases the remarkable work of Eric Zwierzynski, featuring hundreds of drawings from his ambitious year-long project. Each drawing is a unique data visualization inspired by songs from iconic artists like Sonic Youth, Bob Dylan, Talking Heads, and Nina Simone.

As we celebrate our new launch and location in 2017, we invite you to experience "Audiographa," an exhibition that sets the tone for our vision at ARO. Our mission is to foster a robust local community while introducing diverse international perspectives to Santa Cruz. Join us for our monthly artist-driven symposiums, where we delve into discussions and actions around contemporary art, environmentalism, performance, and politics. Here, you can expect everything from light-hearted tears to profound arguments, all aimed at stimulating conversations on change and solutions.

At Art Research Office, we believe in the power of art to connect and transform. Come be part of our journey as we explore the intersections of creativity and community.