More than 100 sculptures from 50 local artists will grace the grounds of the Sierra Azul Nursery & Gardens from June 1 to Oct. 31 in the "Sculpture IS" exhibition. Artists' reception is Sun., May 30 from 4 to 7 p.m. Cost: free. 2660 East Lake Ave. (Hwy 152), Watsonville. For more information, call 831-763-0939 or visit www.sierraazul.com or www.pvarts.org.

Learn about the local handmade-paper movement of the 1960s and 1970s at this new museum exhibit, "It's in the Pulp: The Art of Papermaking in Santa Cruz." Featuring paper sculptures, wall pieces and books, this exhibit honors the local artists whose use of paper as a structural element pioneered this innovative art movement. Aug. 7 to Nov. 14, Tues.-Sun. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History, 705 Front St., Santa Cruz. For more information, call 831-429-1964 or visit www.santacruzmah.org.