Come enjoy the hard work of our musicians at the newest AAI Music showcase, happening at 1PM on December 14 at Humbrews Arcata. There will be live music from a wide variety of genres to enjoy, from rock to folk to jazz, both covers and originals. Donations are welcome at the door.
Artisan Faire 2025!
Arcata High School invites the public to their Holiday Artisan Faire, on Friday, December 5th from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Arcata High School, 1720 M St! The event will take place in the Fine Arts Building. A variety of handmade, one-of-a-kind items will be for sale including gifts made in our woodshop, laser…
Arcata’s Got Talent Season 5!
Arcata Arts Institute presents Arcata’s Got Talent Season 5: “You’re A Good Tiger!” This showcase will feature students displaying all of their talents, including singing, dance, poetry, and comedy. Join us for an unforgettable show on Friday, November 7th at 7PM in the AHS Fine Arts Building. Tickets are available online at tinyurl.com/AAIAGT5 or at…
AAI Music Fall Premier
Come see the first AAI Music performance of the year! The show will take place at Humbrews Arcata on October 26th starting at 1PM. AAI Music students will perform songs in a wide variety of genres, both covers and originals. Donations are welcome at the door.
AAI Summer Work Display : The Dog Days
The Arcata Arts Institute invites you to come see artwork from the AAI Class of 2025/2026 on display in local businesses! Through September and October, come visit Redwood Yogurt and Wildberries in Arcata to enjoy this incredible artwork. A new set of summer artwork will be on display in Redwood Yogurt in November through December….
AAI Music at Humbrews!
Don’t miss your last chance of the year to see our student musicians play at Humbrews. The concert will be on June 1st, starting at 4pm. Students will perform a variety of work, including covers and originals of many different genres. Listen to everything from melodic folk ballads to high-energy grunge rock! Donations are welcome…
Redwood Art Association Awards
We are proud to announce that AAI students will be featured at the Redwood Arts Association Youth Exhibition for the month of May. This is a great opportunity for the students to showcase their artwork and be awarded cash prizes for their efforts. The exhibit will be open to the public throughout the month of…
Flow 2025
The Arcata Arts Institute proudly unveils Flow 2025, its 18th annual fashion showcase, on Saturday, May 17. This highly anticipated event will feature 13 emerging designers presenting over 60 original garments, highlighting a diverse range of styles—from upcycled streetwear and hand-beaded gowns to quilted creations, crocheted accessories, and elegant satin designs, including a breathtaking collection…
HADESTOWN: TEEN EDITION
The Arcata Arts Institute and Arcata High School presents HADESTOWN: TEEN EDITION by Anaïs Mitchell, a musical that tells a tale of hope in the face of desperation and reminds us to continue fighting for what could be, in spite of the way that it is. Tickets can be purchased in advance at https://tinyurl.com/AAIHADES, or…
Student Artwork Showcase at Morris Graves
Arcata Arts Institute is exhibiting student artwork at the Morris Graves Museum of Art as part of the county’s Youth Art Festival. Work on display is from a collection called “Comic Conceptions.” Students created visual stories in the style of a graphic novel or comic. The exhibition will be on display from March 1st to…
Students published in Mark Makers’ Quarterly
Congratulations to Madison Finen, Kylie Lusk, Dillan Pinto, and Tripp Dillon for being featured in Mark Makers’ Quarterly! This print journal highlights the art and artists of rural California. Based on the northern Sonoma and southern Mendocino coast, the quarterly magazine will initially be available throughout Northern California. Publisher Tempra Board reached out to the…
Artisan Faire 2024
Arcata High School invites the public to their Holiday Artisan Faire, on Friday, December 6th from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Arcata High School, 1720 M St. The event will take place in the Fine Arts Building. A variety of handmade, one-of-a-kind items will be for sale including gifts made in our woodshop, laser…
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