April Fools Day will be no joke! Spend sometime with us this weekend. We promise no tricks, only good fun! The Arcata Arts Institute is excited to announce that we will be showcasing at three locations across town this Saturday, April 1st, 2017. Our first showcase will be our 6th Annual Photography show. This years collection is…

The Arcata Arts Institute presents one of the most adored classic musicals, “Singin’ in the Rain.”   Come experience great songs and wonderful dances, with original screenplay by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, songs by Nacio Herb Brown and Arthur Freed.  This all-time favorite is directed by Melanie Zapper and Jo Kuzelka, with musical direction…

The Arcata Arts Institute has joined forces with the California Alliance for Arts Education to host the Arts Now Humboldt Summit on January 6, 2017. We’d like like to invite you to join us in this monumental event within our local arts community. This summit is part of a statewide campaign to shine a bright…

Join us Wed. Nov. 9th & Thurs. Nov. 10th for Autumn Nights, our fall theater and music showcase. This will be a completely student organized and run production. From the lighting, costumes, and directing; our students have worked tirelessly to showcase their original performances . General- $8 Students &Seniors – $5 Doors open at 6:30pm show…

For one night only, North Coast Repertory Theater presents a benefit performance for the Arcata Arts Institute on November, 18th at 8:00pm. Ticket Prices: $20   Tickets can be purchased at the link below or from any of the AAI students. NCRT TICKETS- The Hollow    

Thanks to the help of our talented students , Los Bagels marketing coordinator Julianne Eagle, and the wonderful staff at both the Arcata and Eureka Los Bagels locations, for helping us create these beautiful and festive window paintings for the up coming celebration of Dia de Los Muertos (Nov. 1st & 2nd). ¡Vamos a celebrar!

  Arts Arcata, October, was a huge success! Recent work from AAI Visual and Media Arts students was exhibited (up through Nov. 1st)  at Redwood Yogurt.  At the opening  a packed audience of friends and family listened to performances by the Arcata Arts Institute’s Music department. Thank you to everyone who came out the support…

Thank you to all the talented students who came out and volunteered to create some beautiful sidewalk creations for Pastels on the Plaza. All proceeds from this event supported the North Coast Children’s Services.