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.
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Director, Arcata Arts Institute
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…
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…
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…
Fall Art Shows!
The Arcata Arts Institute invites you to see the artwork created by our visual arts students. The exhibition features a diverse range of styles and mediums, all completed over the summer. There will be two shows at Redwood Yogurt in Northtown Arcata—one running throughout October and another in November. Another group of artwork will be…
Arcata’s Got Talent!
The Arcata Arts Institute presents Arcata’s Got Talent Season 4: Hunger Games! This incredible showcase features students displaying their talents, including stage combat, singing, live music, aerial dance, slam poetry, and many other impressive performances. Enjoy a show unlike any other on October 11th at 7pm in the Arcata High School Fine Arts Building. Virtual…
Flow 2024
Arcata Arts Institute proudly presents Flow 2024, its 17th annual fashion showcase, on Saturday, May 18. This year’s event features a record-breaking 16 student designers presenting over 60 original pieces, ranging from upcycled and hand-painted garments to crocheted items, glamorous silk, and paper mache masks. Flow 2024 is entirely student-run, with support from industry professionals….
Alice By Heart
From the composer and lyricist that brought you Spring Awakening, the Arcata Arts Institute is proud to present Alice by Heart, directed by Melanie Zapper with musical direction by Jo Kuzelka. This heartfelt tale of love and loss will blur the lines of reality enough to make you wonder if we’re all truly mad. Alice…
Be Bold! (for Arts Education)
Frida King, a senior at Arcata High School and a Student Voices Leader for Create CA, created this video to bring awareness to the importance of arts education. As an arts student, she feels very strongly that schools need to support arts classes and teachers, and that sometimes they need a reminder. Frida states, “I wanted…
AAI Music Album Release
Arcata Arts Institute Music proudly announces the release of its new album, featuring a captivating blend of covers and original compositions performed by talented AAI music students. The album, recorded and mastered by Piet Dalmolan, promises to captivate listeners with its unique artistic vision and exceptional musicality. This remarkable collection of songs represents the culmination…
Flow 2023
Arcata Arts Institute’s highly anticipated annual fashion showcase, Flow 2023, is just around the corner. Celebrating its 16th year, the event promises to be a spectacular showcase of the commitment and dedication of the Institute’s talented fashion design students. This year’s event will feature 14 student designers, each showcasing their original pieces in over 50…
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