Grant Opportunities for Humboldt Artists: Apply by December 15

Press release from the Eureka Cultural Arts District:

The Eureka Cultural Arts District is pleased to announce grant funding opportunities for artists and nonprofit arts and cultural organizations, made possible by the California Arts Council. This grant program aims to support projects by Humboldt County artists that benefit the community, offering an opportunity for artists and cultural leaders to develop creative strategies that address the unique challenges of our time.

Grant awards ranging from $500 to $2,500 are available to support projects taking place between December 5, 2024, and January 29, 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity for local artists, cultural organizations, and community leaders to bring their visions to life and enrich the festive season in Eureka.

Grants may be awarded for projects such as:

• Community holiday activities
• Activities or events that promote art or culture
• Creating public art (e.g., murals, performances, or socially engaged projects)
• Hosting symposiums, forums, or exhibitions on topics addressing community needs
• Offering community workshops, series, or other educational experiences
• Addressing public health or safety concerns through creative work
• Tackling environmental issues with artistic solutions
• Developing strategies that promote community resilience
• Engaging under-resourced communities in creative efforts that foster well-being
• Providing workforce opportunities through arts and culture
• Programs that enhance the quality of life for Humboldt County residents and visitors
• Street parties that bring together community
• Events that celebrate diversity. Holiday events.
• Theatre readings
• Pop-up productions or shows

The deadline to apply is December 15, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. For more details and to submit your application, please visit  https://www.eurekaculturaldistrict.org/

For inquiries, please contact:
Vahan Petrossian, Director Eureka Cultural Arts District

[email protected]

https://www.eurekaculturaldistrict.org

Instagram: @eurekaculturalarts

 

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About Eureka Cultural Arts District

The Eureka Cultural Arts District, which runs from Blue Ox Millworks in the East to the outer reach of the Eureka Slough in the West and from Waterfront Drive in the North to Seventh Street in the South, is one of 14 State recognized Cultural Arts Districts. Eureka’s District is intended to act as a focal point for all cultural and artistic activities within the district’s boundaries while encouraging economic development, tourism, equity and inclusion, community engagement, arts programming, support of artists, and cultural and historic preservation.

It’s a place for dynamic engagement with a diverse and multi-ethnic population of artists, culture bearers, innovators, and creatives as they come together to celebrate the many expressions of Jaroujiji (“a place to sit and rest” in Soulatluk, the Wiyot language word for the place now known as Eureka) and Wigi (the Soulatluk language word for the body of water known as Humboldt Bay), honoring the interweaving of traditions and lifeways. The District envisions an inclusive future nourished by culture, art, food, performance, and storytelling – all vital to sustaining our community.