Local Artists, Far and Wide, Sought by Redwood Region RISE

You may have heard about the ambitious $600 million state-wide initiative “CERF” (Community Economic Resilience Fund), launched by Governor Newsom to promote a sustainable and equitable recovery from the economic distress of COVID-19. CERF will support new plans and strategies to diversify local economies; create high quality, broadly accessible jobs; and support the transition to a carbon-neutral economy.

Redwood Region RISE (Resilient Inclusive Sustainable Economy) is one of 13 CERF regions in California, and comprises Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake and Mendocino Counties, and Tribal Lands. Here, Regional Convener California Center for Rural Policy (CCRP), together with Outreach & Community Engagement partner North Coast Opportunities and Fiscal Agent Arcata Economic Development Corporation, is bringing together diverse groups of partners to create inclusive planning tables as part of our region’s Planning Phase. At the end of the Planning Phase, Redwood Region RISE will identify priorities and projects to put forth for funding in the Implementation Phase.

To boost the Redwood Region RISE’s shared identity and to give our communications a cohesive, recognizable look & feel, we are seeking a logo from a local artist! RRRISE will pay for the logo creation. The logo should feature designs or images representing Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino Counties, and Tribal Lands. A nod to our region’s majestic redwood trees, and the acronym ‘RISE’ could be a nice touch. Themes to highlight include equitable economic development, cooperation, environmental justice, carbon-neutrality, and thriving-wage opportunities for our community. Submissions can be sent to [email protected] by June 19.

You can find more information on our website, and find the Request for Proposal attached in English and Spanish.