Visitor Information – Arts Division

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Directions and Parking

Google Maps driving directions to Lot 126

To Recital Hall, Digital Arts Research Center (DARC), Theater Arts Center, and Baskin Visual Arts Center
Music Center: 402 McHenry Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95064
Digital Arts Research Center: 407 McHenry Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95064
Theater Arts Center: 441 Kerr Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95064
Baskin Visual Art Center: On Kerr Road

From the intersection of Bay / High streets, proceed northwest on High Street (name changes to Empire Grade Road) for approximately 1 mile.
At the signal light, turn RIGHT onto Heller Drive at the West Entrance of UCSC.
Proceed up the hill.
Immediately after the 4th stop sign, turn RIGHT onto Meyer Drive.
Parking Lot 126 entrance is at the next stop sign.

The Theater Arts Center and the Baskin Visual Arts Center are a short walk uphill from the parking lot. The Music Center and the Digital Arts Research Center are at the south end of the lot.

To Mary Porter Sesnon Art Gallery, the Division of the Arts, and Porter College
Porter College: 405 Porter-Kresge Road Santa Cruz, CA, 95064

Google Maps driving directions to Lot 125

From the intersection of Bay / High streets, proceed northwest on High Street (becomes Empire Grade Road) for approximately 1 mile.
At the signal light, turn RIGHT onto Heller Drive at the West Entrance of UCSC.
Proceed up the hill.
Shortly after the 3rd stop sign, turn left onto Porter-Kresge Road entrance (use right side).
Parking Lot 125 entrance is up the driveway
Sesnon Gallery is located on the 2nd Floor of the D Bldg. Elevator access available.

To Communications Bldg / Film & Digital Media Department
Communications: 620 Baskin Circle, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064

Google Maps driving directions to Core West Parking Structure

From the intersection of Bay / High streets, proceed northwest on High Street (becomes Empire Grade Road) for approximately 1 mile.
At the signal light, turn right onto Heller Drive at the West Entrance of UCSC
Proceed 1 mile to the Core West Parking Structure. Entrance is on Heller Drive.
The Communications Bldg is located a short walk along McLaughlin Drive.

Public Transportation

SC Metro buses and campus shuttles stop on Heller Drive about two “blocks” from the Music, Theater Arts, Digital Arts, and Visual Arts facilities (at the Porter College/Rachel Carson College bus stop). From there, walk to Arts facilities via staircase and walking paths. Staircase is long and steep; this route is NOT wheelchair accessible!)

Sesnon Gallery is located at Porter College via the wheelchair-accessible path from the Porter/Rachel Carson bus stop.

Busses stop on McLaughlin Drive, a short distance from the Communications Bldg. on Science Hill.

Parking

A valid UCSC permit -OR- ParkMobile payment is required to park in all parking spaces on campus.
If parking lot attendants are on site, guests can purchase a permit in the lot. Otherwise, purchase using ParkMobile app.
One-day visitor permits may be purchased from the Main Entrance Kiosk or at the Parking Sales Office located at the entrance to the main campus.
Hourly and daily parking options are available in several locations via ParkMobile.

Accessible Parking

Theater Arts Center and Baskin Visual Arts Center: Lot 120A along Kerr Road near the traffic circle between Baskin Arts and the Theater Arts Mainstage and Lot 140 off Foundry Rd.
Recital Hall and the Digital Arts Research Center: available at the south end of Arts Lot 126.
Visitors with DMV placards or plates may park for free in DMV spaces, marked “Medical” spaces, metered spaces or stalls without additional payment.
Visitors with DMV placards or plates may park in timed zones for longer than the posted time.
DMV placards are not valid in spaces reserved for departments, individuals, contractors, carpools, vanpools, or in lots solely designated for “C” permit holders.

Parking Lots

Arts Lot 126
Lot 126 serves the following UCSC facilities:
Theater Arts Center, Music Center, Digital Arts Research Center (DARC), and Baskin Visual Arts Center.
Click here for more information about Arts Lot 126.

Core West Parking Structure (located on McLaughlin Drive)
Serves the Communications Building, home to the Film and Digital Media Department.

Porter College Lot 124 & Lot 125
Serves the Porter College administrative building and the Mary Porter Sesnon Art Gallery.

Parking Information

VISITOR PARKING

A valid UCSC permit or ParkMobile payment is required to park in all parking spaces on campus.
One-day visitor permits may be purchased from the Main Entrance Kiosk or at the Parking Sales Office located at the entrance to the main campus.
For large events, parking lot attendants will be on site to sell permits and direct guests to available parking.
Hourly and daily parking options are available in several locations via ParkMobile.

View visitor parking information or call (831) 459-2190.

ACCESSIBLE PARKING

Theater Arts Center and Baskin Visual Arts Center: available along Kerr Road near the traffic circle between Baskin Arts and the Theater Arts Mainstage.
Recital Hall and the Digital Arts Research Center: available at the south end of Arts Lot 126.
Visitors with DMV placards or plates may park for free in DMV spaces, marked “Medical” spaces, metered spaces or stalls without additional payment, or in timed zones (e.g., 10-, 15-, or 20-minute spaces) for longer than the posted time.
DMV placards are not valid in spaces reserved for departments, individuals, contractors, carpools, vanpools, or in lots solely designated for “C” permit holders.

PARKING LOTS
Arts Lot 126
Lot 126 serves the following UCSC facilities:
Theater Arts Center, Music Center, Digital Arts Research Center (DARC), and Baskin Visual Arts Center.

Core West Parking Structure (located on McLaughlin Drive)
Serves the Communications Building, home to the Film and Digital Media Department.

Lot 124 & Lot 125
Serves the Arts Division, Porter College administrative building and the Mary Porter Sesnon Art Gallery.

UC is Smoke-Free
Since 2014, all University of California campuses are tobacco and smoke-free. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, e-cigarettes, and unregulated nicotine products are strictly prohibited. The change was made to ensure the health and well-being of everyone on campus. For more information, visit tobaccofree.ucsc.edu

Advice for Your Device
During all performances and formal lectures, we ask that you put away yourcell phone.
– Kindly refrain from taking photos or video while the event is under way.
– Consider not checking your messages during the performance.

If you wish to record or photograph a formal performance or presentation of the Arts Division, please get written permission from the venue manager in advance.

Service Animals & Support Animals
Service animals: UC Santa Cruz welcomes working service animals that are necessary to assist patrons with disabilities. Trained service animals are expected to be well behaved and must remain on a leash or harness at all times. Please contact the event’s producer or venue manager if you intend to bring a service animal to an event so that appropriate seating can be reserved for you. Contact Arts Division Events Office: 831-459-2787.

Individuals with disabilities, including visitors, who utilize service animals on campus grounds, are encouraged to register their animal with Santa Cruz County Animal Services. Additionally, students are strongly encouraged to affiliate with the Disability Resource Center. Staff and faculty must contact the Disability Management Coordinator in the Staff Human Resources Benefits Office. Service animal partners must take responsibility for meeting legal requirements, ensuring that animals are under their control, and adhering to cleanup rules.

Support animals areanimals that individuals with disabilities utilize for emotional support, well-being, or comfort. Because they are not individually trained to perform work or tasks, support animals are not service animals. Please be mindful of others (including those who may be wary of dogs, including children) if you decide to bring a support animal to a public event.
More information here.

Late Admission & Seating
Patrons arriving after the doors close will be admitted to the event at an appropriate pause designated by the producer or the house manager. Please note that some events do not offer late seating. Please confirm in advance.
Please allow 20-30 minutes to park, purchase a parking permit, find a parking place, make your way to the venue, and be admitted and seated. (If you arrive at the venue shortly before curtain, we cannot guarantee that you will see the first portion of the program.)

Young Audience Members
Many theatrical presentations include adult language, mature themes, or content, as well as special effects including sudden loud noises (such as realistic theatrical gunfire). As such, most of our theatrical presentations are NOT SUITABLE for children, toddlers, and infants. We strongly encourage visitors to exercise discretion when considering whether to bring a child to any performance.

Please check our schedule for periodic programs that are especially tailored to young people and families.

Each child must have a ticket for an individual seat.

Food & Beverages
With the exception of water in non-breakable containers, food and beverages are not permitted inside our indoor venues. Please enjoy food in the lobby or outdoors. Thank you.