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 fantastic 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…
Category: Awards
California Exemplary Arts Education Award
Arcata High School has been designated a California Exemplary Arts Program! Here is the press release from State Superintendent Tony Thurmond: SACRAMENTO—State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond today announced that 33 California schools were selected for the California Exemplary Arts Education Award. These schools engage students in quality arts education that meet California Arts Standards for Public Schools (Arts Standards) and demonstrate…
Samantha Gleave Launches Pet Portrait Business
Samantha Gleave, AAI senior, placed 4th in Humboldt County Office Of Education’s Innovate Business Challenge! This is a competition for high school-aged students to create ideas for new products and services and business startups. Five finalists pitch their ideas to a panel of judges, just like on “Shark Tank.” Samantha won $1500 to help launch…
So Many Awards, So Little Time!
This Spring has sprung and with it comes many awards for creative arts in all mediums. Arcata Arts Institute‘s many contestants have submitted works in Theater/Performing Arts, Film & Video, Print, 3D Art and Fashion. The results have been impressive, with nominees in The Rita Moreno California High School Musical Honors, and winners in The…
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