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The Big Basin Art About was inspired by Arts in California Parks, an historic project of California State Parks to utilize the unique talents of artists to interpret our state’s most precious public outdoor spaces to stimulate visitor engagement in new ways with our natural and cultural resources.
In 2023, 18 regional artists were selected for the first guided backpacking trip in Big Basin since the 2020 CZU Lightning Complex Fire. Afterwards, they created an art piece in their chosen medium that reflected on their history with and hopes for the park. These pieces were displayed publicly at Art in the Park: Big Basin on June 15, 2024 and will be on loan to local institutions in Santa Cruz County through 2025.
The Big Basin Art About art pieces seek to encourage park visitors to Reimagine Big Basin after wildfire devastated the park with an eye for sustainability, equity, and positive impact for generations to come. Learn more!
Sequoia Group Camp or "Camp Reimagine" in Big Basin Redwoods State Park
Art Aboutist Melody Overstreet observing a hummingbird in Big Basin
Art Aboutists gathering to hear from California State Parks team member Sky Biblin
California State Parks team member Marika Powers in Big Basin Redwoods State Park
Visit the Virtual Art Gallery
Visit the View the Art page to see all the art that was created for the Big Basin Art About and watch the Big Basin Art About Short Films Collection playlist on our YouTube channel!
Art in the Park: Big Basin, the official debut of the Big Basin Art About art pieces, was a huge success! This event was made possible with major funding from Mountain Parks Foundation and support from Save the Redwoods League, Santa Cruz Metro, Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks, Parks California, and the Arts in California Parks program. Thank You Sponsors!
Art in the Park Thank You Video.mp4
The Big Basin Art About was supported in part by Mountain Parks Foundation, Parks California, and California State Parks Backpacking Adventures.
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