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…
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AAI at the Youth Arts Festival
Get ready to celebrate the creativity and talent of Humboldt County’s young artists! The Humboldt County Office of Education is proud to present an exhibition of visual and performing arts at the Morris Graves Museum of Art! Arcata Arts Institute is exhibiting a collection of 36 pieces from a collection called “What’s Your Fortune?” Students…
Artisan Faire
Arcata High School invites the public to their Holiday Artisan Faire, Friday, December 1st from 5 p.m. to 8 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 engraved…
AAI Music Fall Showcase!
Don’t miss our student musicians play their first show of the year at The Jam on Saturday, October 28th starting at 2pm. Students will perform a variety of work including covers and originals of many different genres. Donations are welcome at the door!
AAI Fall Showcase
Students’ recent work is now on display at Redwood Yogurt, Coffee Break, and Wildberries Patio Gallery! If you find yourself running errands be sure to stop by one of these wonderful local businesses to see all of the art our students have to offer! Pieces include landscapes, portraits, and digital work of varied theme.
Arcata’s Got Talent!
The Arcata Arts Institute presents Arcata’s Got Talent, Season 3! This incredible show features dozens of acts including singing, live music, aerial silks, slam poetry, and many other impressive performances. Enjoy a show unlike any other on October 13 at 7pm in the Arcata High School Fine Arts Building. Virtual and in-person tickets are $5…
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…
Footloose
Get ready to kick off your Sunday shoes! The Arcata Arts Institute presents the Tony Award winning play, Footloose, directed by Melanie Zapper with musical direction by Jo Kuzelka. This 80’s classic will have you dancing in the halls! Opening night will be kicking off in the Arcata High Fine Arts Building on March 23…
AAI at the Youth Arts Festival
Get ready to celebrate the creativity and talent of Humboldt County’s young artists! The Humboldt County Office of Education is proud to present an exhibition of visual and performing arts at the Morris Graves Museum of Art, and this year’s event promises to be a real treat. Arcata Arts Institute is exhibiting a collection of…
AAI Music Winter Showcase
AAI Music groups will perform at the Arcata Playhouse on Wednesday, December 21st at 6pm. A variety of genres of music will be performed including covers and originals. Donations are welcome at the door!
Artisan Faire
Arcata High School invites the public to their Holiday Artisan Faire, Friday, December 2nd from 5 p.m. to 8 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 engraved…
AAI Art & Music Showcase
Our first art show and music performance of this school year will be at Redwood Yogurt on Friday, October 14th, at 5:30 pm. The AAI musicians will be playing a combination of covers and originals in a wide variety of styles and genres. We haven’t played in this venue since before the pandemic and are…
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