Arts & Culture

in Humboldt County

Galleries & Museums Outdoor & Performing Arts

Monthly Art Walks • Art Cooperatives

Dell’Arte International(see cover photo)This renowned school of Old World physical theater draws students from the world, and sends many graduates to Cirque Du Soleil. Join in the fun at numerous plays and performances throughout the year, in particular the summer Mad River Festival.31 H St., Blue Lake | DellArte.com 707-668-5663

Westhaven Center for the ArtsThis sweet little space, which sits atop a hilltop redwood forest overlooking scenic Moonstone Beach, hosts exhibits and music. It also houses a most dedicated group of grassroots artists, including an artist, musician and writer in residence.501 S. Westhave Dr., Trinidad westhavencenter.org | 707-677-9493

Mateel Community CenterCelebrating the arts for forty years, this Southern Humboldt hub hosts an eye-popping array of multicultural music, theater, dance, comedy, film and craft events. See calendar for complete listings.59 Rusk Ln., Redway | Mateel.org 707-923-3368

Community Art WalksEureka, ranked number one in the Best Small Art Towns in America, transforms Old Town into a mini-Mardi Gras the first Saturday of each month for Arts Alive. Arcata has an impressive community arts walk too the second Friday of the month. More arts events at: VisitRedwoods.com 707-443-5097

ART COOPERATIVESTrinidad Art GalleryLovely little art co-op in Humboldt’s prettiest coastal village. 490 Trinity St., Trinidad | trinidadartgallery.com 707-677-3770

Arcata ArtisansArt gallery cooperative on the Arcata Plaza. 883 H St., Arcata | ArcataArtisans.com 707-825-9133

SCRAPCreative reuse center turns trash into treasures.101 H St., Suite D, Arcata | Scraphumboldt.org 707-633-8349

Ferndale Arts GalleryCorrnerstone of creativity in the Victorian Village. 580 Main St., Ferndale | FerndaleArts.com 707-786-9634

The Blacksmith ShopFinest master blacksmithing collection in the nation. 455 Main St., Ferndale Ferndale Blacksmith.com | 707-443-2075

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Humboldt Adventure Guides Published by Eureka-Humboldt Visitors Bureau

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GALLERIES, MUSEUMS & MURALSMorris Graves Museum of ArtThis elegantly restored circa 1904 Carnegie Library, once slated for destruction, now houses hundreds of national and regional works, seven galleries, a courtyard sculpture garden, gift store, and classrooms and performance rotunda that hold frequent kid and cultural events. Closed Mondays.636 F St., Eureka humboldtarts.org | 707-499-4925

Ink People GalleryAn artist-run, community-based organization dedicated to weaving culture into the fabric of the community, the Ink People hosts films, events, workshops, youth programs, facilities for painters, printmakers and performance artists, and a gallery to showcase all the creative output. Open Tues-Sun.525 7th St., Eureka | inkpeople.org 707-442-8413

Redwood Art Association GalleryWith more than 300 artists and supporters, the association displays a range of works from natural landscapes to found objects to abstract sculptures, made by members and others, in a historic downtown storefront. Of note, its annual photography contest and curated sculpture garden on the C Street waterfront plaza. Wed-Sun. 603 F St., Eureka Redwoodart.us 707-268-0755

Kinetic Museum EurekaFive decades of kinetic history and kinetic merchandise, showcasing the glories of the world’s original art triathlon, all under one roof. The Old Town digs include a monthly Greasy Gears exhibit along with a permanent collection of oddities, such as the pentacycle racer used by Kinetic race founder Hobart Brown. Open Fri-Sun. 518 A St., Eureka KineticGrandChampionship.com 707-786-3443

Third Street GalleryPopular with residents and guests, this historic Old Town fine art space is managed by Humboldt State University and exhibits the works of unknown and celebrated artists alike, from university undergraduates to nationally known masters. Closed Mondays.416 Third St., Eureka | humboldt.edu/first 707-443-6363

Old Town Outdoor ArtsEureka’s historic district has many pedestrian-friendly displays, including dozens of murals, like the largest one north of San Francisco, on the Arkley Center

theater, a shrine to Italian folk artist Romano Gabriel, and a modern sculpture garden on the waterfront.Old Town Eureka | VisitRedwoods.com 707-443-5097

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