2022 Artist of the Year: Annie Morhauser

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2022 Artist of the Year: Annie Morhauser

The 2022 Artist of the Year is Annie Morhauser, founder of Annieglass, a highly successful line of glass tableware and sculpture sold worldwide.

Handcrafting her glassware in Santa Cruz County since 1983, she developed her company to become one of the largest and most successful American glass studios.

By combining skills as a designer, artisan, and businesswoman, Morhauser has built a highly regarded brand and has been featured in the collections of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Gallery of Modern Art in Glasgow, Scotland, and the Corning Museum of Glass in Corning, New York. She has won numerous design awards and patents.

Annieglass can be purchased in the finest stores, and is collected by chefs, celebrities, bridal couples and many loyal local customers.

Next year, she will celebrate 40 years of creating sculptural glassware with her skilled team of artisans.

For 36 years, the Santa Cruz County Arts Commission has presented the award to a local artist for outstanding achievement in performing, visual, or literary arts and who has made a substantial contribution to the cultural enrichment of Santa Cruz County.

She has accomplished something rare: Crossing over into the commercial world while tenaciously retaining her fine art approach.

Her downtown Santa Cruz store was one of the first to reopen after the 1989 earthquake, despite the destruction of more than four tons of glass in her studio.

The Annieglass studio, originally 400 square feet in the Old Sash Mill in Santa Cruz, is now a manufacturing facility of more than 16,000 square feet at 310 Harvest Drive in Watsonville. Tours of the factory are available on Saturdays.

Twice each year a new collection is introduced. Annieglass has invigorated the ancient craft of glassmaking with new technology and original design.

Morhauser came to Santa Cruz in 1977. She learned glassblowing at the College of San Mateo and San Francisco State University before receiving a scholarship to the glass program as a student of Marvin Lipofsky at the California College of Arts and Crafts, now called the California College of the Arts. She serves there now as an advisor, donor and board trustee.

Annie Morhauser signs her works in her Watsonville studio.

In 2017, Annie launched The Craftbar with her daughter Ava Reinhold, hosting workshops in arts and crafts, which functions as a community beacon. The Annieglass retail store and website offers all of the Annieglass collections as well the work by other well-known and local craft artists.

Over 400 nonprofits annually receive cash and in-kind donations, including Jacob’s Heart, Girls Inc., Digital Nest, Planned Parenthood of Mar Monte, Salud Para La Gente, Watsonville Film Festival, Second Harvest Food Bank, and the Museum of Art and History. Over 40 scholarships have been awarded to students in need.

Annie’s son, Taylor Reinhold, follows in the family footsteps of art and community service. He recently directed the Sea Walls Santa Cruz murals.

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Who am I?

ACROSS

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HOLY WEEK

April 10-17 Christians commemorate this week from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday when many biblical prophesies were fulfilled. Jesus came to earth to save humanity by dying on the cross on Good Friday and resurrecting on Easter Sunday. By defeating death sacrificially for us, He made a way for our salvation.

PASSOVER

April 15-23 Passover (Pesach in Hebrew), one of the most beloved holidays in the Jewish calendar, commemorates the exodus of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. It begins at sundown on April 15 and lasts through sundown on April 23.

HOUSING FOR HEALTH PARTNERSHIP MEMBERS SOUGHT

The former Homeless Action Partnership, Santa Cruz County’s federally-designated continuum of care, has been renamed the Housing for Health Partnership — H4HP for short — and three of the 15 seats on the policy board are open to community members. One seat is reserved for someone with lived experience with homelessness.

The new name aligns with the Housing for Health Division, which works under Santa Cruz County’s Human Services Agency and serves as the lead partnership agency.

The Policy Board, responsible for high-level planning, decision-making and system oversight, delegates operational responsibilities to operational committees and working groups.

The 15 board members represent constituencies with significant experience or resources to address homelessness.

Partner members include UCSC Assistant Dean of Students Mariah Lyons, Central California Alliance for Health CEO Stephanie Sonnenshine, and Community Foundation of Santa Cruz CEO Susan True. To apply to be a member or learn more, visit www.housingforhealthpartnership.org.

SUPPORT FOR MOTHERS OF SURVIVORS

Survivors Healing Center is offering online women’s support groups and mothers of survivors of childhood sexual abuse support group. The goals are to empower through a healing process and prevent sexual abuse of children and youth.

You are not alone. You are not to blame. More info: (831) 423-7601 or www.survivorshealingcenter.org

CALLING ALL ARTISTS

Mid County Senior Center, 829 Bay Ave, Capitola, behind Woodworm The Mid County Senior Center is looking for artists to be a part of their May Day sale on May 1. If you are interested in a booth, email Cindy at MCSC4TREASUER@ GMAIL. COM for details.

CAREER MONTH AT CABRILLO

In April, Cabrillo College will host virtual and in-person career fairs featuring local employers. Students from Cabrillo and job seekers from the general public are invited to attend. Each career fair is 90 minutes. Dates and times:

April 6: Entrepreneurship & Business and Creative Arts & Design 3:30-5 p.m. (Virtual)

April 13: In person Career Fair open to all, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

April 14: Global & Human Studies, 3:30-5 p.m. (Virtual)

April 20: STEM 3:30-5 p.m. (Virtual)

April 28: Health & Public Service, 5:00-6:30 p.m. (Virtual) For questions, contact Courtney Cogan cocogan@cabrillo.edu or Desha Staley-Raatior destaley@cabrillo.edu .

Have a virtual or live event you want to promote? Send your information to info@cyber-times.com by April 20

CZU FIRE WORKSHOPS

Nonprofit United Policyholders is offering free workshops in April for people affected by the 2020 and 2021 California wildfires.

Survivor to Survivor Forums: Tues., April 5, at 7 p.m. and Tuesday, April 19, 7 p.m. Connect with trained volunteers with experience navigating recovery after wildfire. Register: www.uphelp.org/events

Post-Wildfire Rebuild Financing: Wed., April 27, 4 p.m. This webinar will cover rebuild financing, loan and mortgage decisions, fund control/contractor payments and quality control best practices. Register: www.uphelp.org/apr27

COUNTY REZONING MEETINGS

Santa Cruz County is revising its general plan for the first time in 25 years, planning for a projected population in the unincorporated area of 141,645, up from 133,493.

The plan is branded as the Sustainability Update. It calls for encouraging higher density development in activity centers and along corridors where transportation improvements are planned

To view the draft document and meeting dates, see https://sustainability-update-sccgis.opendata.arcgis.com/

A recording of an introductory meeting in March is at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6sYSHL26-U.

Three online meetings, each from 6:30-8 p.m., are on the calendar:

Transportation (April 5), Meeting link: https://tinyurl. com/3mjuu6yp

Agriculture, Environmental Resources, and Public Facilities (April 12), Meeting link: https://tinyurl. com/4c2jn377

Code Modernization and Map Amendments (April 20), Meeting link: https://tinyurl.com/3az68esp

Residents can provide feedback via the survey: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/23f5a28279e241a bbec66d8d42e6770b.

BEYOND THE GRAVE

Friday and Saturday, April 15-16 & 22-23 6-7 p.m., Saturdays 1-2 p.m., Evergreen Cemetery, 261 Evergreen St., Santa Cruz The Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History announces its popular Beyond the Grave series, ticketed performances at the historic Evergreen Cemetery returns.

This year, the MAH teamed up with local concert producer Indexical to present Madi McGain, Mikhail Johnson, Departure Duo, Angel Dominguez, and Aja Bond, the same program on both weekends.

The artists were invited to create a new program that highlights the cemetery as a place of connection to the past, and a vibrant source of new life in the present.

McGain explores the idea of Evergreen Cemetery as a silent place, with minimal sonic accompaniment. Departure Duo will perform Evil’s Peak by composer Johnson, exploring the equalizing force of death in the context of the colonization of Jamaica and integration of church and state.

Dominguez, a Santa Cruz poet of Mayan descent, reads from their new book Desgraciado, in which they communicate through letters with a Spanish conquistador who tried to eradicate the Yucatan language — while building a memorial/monument to their grandfather out of stone. Bond closes with a meditation on dirt, decomposition, and ways in which the bodies of the living return to the earth to nourish new life.

If weather is inclement, performances will be rescheduled to Sunday April 17 or 24; ticket holders will be contacted. Tickets are: General, $20, MAH member, $12, at www. santacruzmah.org/btg

‘THIS IS NOW’ TRI-GALLERY EXPOSITION

The Santa Cruz Visual Arts Network sponsors a tri-gallery exhibition, “this is now” through April 10, featuring nearly 400 original works of art in all media from 150+ artists throughout Santa Cruz County.

The three galleries, all in Santa Cruz, are: R.Blitzer Gallery, 2801 Mission St., formerly Wrigley’s, Tuesdays and Thursdays 1-4 p.m., Curated by the Sea, 703 Front St., Tuesday through Saturday 12-4 p.m., and Radius, 1050 River St. Unit 127, Wednesday through Sunday 12-5

Soquel artist Michele Hausman is showing After Harvest (12x16) along with 2 more vineyard paintings at R Blitzer.

For an appointment, call Rob at 831-458-1217.

PROPERTY TAXES DUE SUNDAY APRIL 10

This is the deadline to pay the second installment of Santa Cruz County property taxes. Taxes become delinquent after this date, adding a 10 percent penalty. See https://www.co.santa-cruz.ca.us/Departments/TaxCollector/ GeneralInformationAboutPropertyTaxes/PropertyTaxesThe SimpleStory.aspx

ONGOING EVENTS

Mondays

SCOTTS VALLEY ROTARY WEEKLY MEETING

12:15 p.m., Online Zoom Obtain Zoom link from President Patrizia Materassi at (831) 334-2383. Fourth Wednesday of the Month

EXCHANGE CLUB OF SCOTTS VALLEY MEETING

5-6 p.m., Malone’s, 4402 Scotts Valley Dr. Exchange Club of Scotts Valley meets at Malone’s in Scotts Valley. Next meeting: March 23. Information: victor.alejandro.usa@gmail.com

FELTON LIBRARY FRIENDS MEETING

4:30-6 p.m., Community Room, Felton Library, 6121 Gushee St. Felton Library Friends meet once a month in the Community Room.

The glass wall can be opened for lots of fresh air when the weather is nicer.

Next meeting: April 27, and will feature the new director of Santa Cruz Public Libraries, Yolande Wilburn.

Thursdays

SCOTTS VALLEY FOOD PANTRY

5:30 p.m., 5271 Scotts Valley Drive, Scotts Valley St. Philip the Apostle Episcopal Church hosts Pip’s Pantry Food Bank with Second Harvest Food Bank. Fresh produce and pantry staples are available.

Third Thursday Each Month

PET LOSS AND GRIEF SUPPORT VIA ZOOM

6 to 7:30 p.m., virtual meeting BirchBark Foundation’s Pet Loss and Grief Support Zoom group offers a free support group, moderated by a licensed grief counseling therapist, on the third Thursday of each month. Register at https://www.birchbarkfoundation.org/griefsupport or call 831-471-7255. Second and Fourth Sunday

TEEN ZINE CLUB

Noon-1:30 p.m., Felton Branch Library Community Room, 6121 Gushee St. Do you know a teen looking for a fun DIY project? Is creativity their thing? Do they love art, writing, crafts, design, fashion, and music?

The Felton Branch Library offers the Teen Zine Club — a safe place to work on a small circulating, self-published media project that shows their original work or a compilation of their favorite text, info, images and more. Teen Zine Club meets in the community room of the Felton Branch Library. This program is free and open to the public.

DATED EVENTS

Wednesday April 6

VOLUNTEER VISITORS Q&A

12:30 p.m., Online Seminar Join this virtual Q&A via Zoom with Forbes Ellis, director of volunteer services, at Hospice of Santa Cruz County to learn about this volunteer opportunity.

Volunteer Visitors provide companionship to hospice patients in their homes or in the care facilities where they live. As a willing listener, a hand holder, and supportive presence, these special volunteers are vital members of the hospice team.

Volunteer Visitors may also provide caregivers with much needed respite. Other duties include simple snack preparation, running errands, and other practical tasks. Register at https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAoceChqD0jHdPp1lT6pOfmlDQhHGHVs1Ch

Thursday April 7

‘FIGHTING FOR HOUSING’ AUTHOR TO SPEAK

6:30-8 p.m., Online and Santa Cruz Public Libraries, downtown branch, 224 Church St, Santa Cruz The Santa Cruz Public Libraries, with the Homeless Garden Project, announce the kickoff for the Book to Action program, featuring Conor Dougherty, author of “Golden Gates: Fighting for Housing in America,” and Santa Cruz author Jonathan Franzen talking about the factors driving homelessness in America.

In-person attendees will be able to write questions for the authors. The event is free and registration is required via Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/housingconv

Through the Book to Action project, Santa Cruz Public Libraries is providing copies of “Golden Gates: Fighting for Housing in America” to in-person attendees free of charge while supplies last.

This Book to Action program is supported by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.

Saturday April 9

EASTER ON THE FARM

11 a.m.-3 p.m., Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds The Agricultural History Project, at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds is hosting the annual “Easter On The Farm.”

Egg hunts start at 11:15 a.m. and will be every hour in four separate age groups: From 3 and under up to 12 years old. Times are 11:15 am, 12:15 pm, 1:15 pm, and 2:15 pm.

Activities for children and adults include: Arts & crafts, hayrides, tractor driving, face painting and a photo op with the Easter Bunny! This event is free! Donations appreciated.