Community Case: Humboldt Arts Council
As a private, non-profit arts agency, the Humboldt Arts Council was formed in 1966 to serve a rural county with a vibrant arts community. HAC incorporated as a private, 501c3 in 1971, becoming the local partner of the California Arts Council in 1987, and became owners and operators of the Morris Graves Museum of Art in 2000. The Humboldt Arts Council strives to fill the gaps in local arts education for our community, with such programs as Art on the Road, Art Banks Touring Exhibition Program, Second Saturday Family Arts!, and Mini Masters young readers program. They operate on the belief that providing arts experiences for all is a critical component in building well-rounded individuals as well as a strong community.
The On the Road program brings the museum's quality educational art programs to the community. The Museum delivers art educators, trained docents, materials and supplies to schools, community centers, senior centers, and everywhere along the way. This program is interactive and seeks to introduce participants to the visual arts through lessons integrated with current classroom curriculum and state standards. Lessons engage students in interactive activities that help them experience art in a personal way, encouraging exploration, discovery and multiple ways of identifying with a work of art. Serving children of all ages and providing creative activities to seniors in retirement communities, On the Road offers enriching art experiences to everyone in our community.
The Art Banks Program began in 1966 when the first President of the H.A.C., Dr. Richard Anderson, designed the program to educate elementary school students about art. The program consists of three Art Banks exhibits that tour throughout Humboldt County Schools. These exhibits rotate monthly throughout the school year and include a docent presentation designed to engage children in art education.
The Second Saturday Family Arts! is a connecting thread between the Museum, the families and the youth it serves, and the artists and artistic groups within the community. The Second Saturday Family Arts! offers activities throughout the Museum for youth and families.
Mini Masters carries on the mission of the long running program, PBS Kids Club. The workshops are geared to provide opportunities for children ages 2-8 to develop critical reading and comprehension skills. Each monthly workshop includes story time, tours of current exhibitions and art activities.
The Humboldt Arts Council offers many incredible programs throughout the year to go along with their regular exhibition schedule, for more information, visit their website or stop by to hear about what coming up. They are located in the old Carnegie Library at 636 F Street, in Eureka. Consider becoming a member and helping support them.
The exhibit featuring the Humboldt Arts Council will open during October’s Arts Alive in the Community Case at the Clarke Museum and will be up for the rest of the month. Make sure to stop by for a visit.
The On the Road program brings the museum's quality educational art programs to the community. The Museum delivers art educators, trained docents, materials and supplies to schools, community centers, senior centers, and everywhere along the way. This program is interactive and seeks to introduce participants to the visual arts through lessons integrated with current classroom curriculum and state standards. Lessons engage students in interactive activities that help them experience art in a personal way, encouraging exploration, discovery and multiple ways of identifying with a work of art. Serving children of all ages and providing creative activities to seniors in retirement communities, On the Road offers enriching art experiences to everyone in our community.
The Art Banks Program began in 1966 when the first President of the H.A.C., Dr. Richard Anderson, designed the program to educate elementary school students about art. The program consists of three Art Banks exhibits that tour throughout Humboldt County Schools. These exhibits rotate monthly throughout the school year and include a docent presentation designed to engage children in art education.
The Second Saturday Family Arts! is a connecting thread between the Museum, the families and the youth it serves, and the artists and artistic groups within the community. The Second Saturday Family Arts! offers activities throughout the Museum for youth and families.
Mini Masters carries on the mission of the long running program, PBS Kids Club. The workshops are geared to provide opportunities for children ages 2-8 to develop critical reading and comprehension skills. Each monthly workshop includes story time, tours of current exhibitions and art activities.
The Humboldt Arts Council offers many incredible programs throughout the year to go along with their regular exhibition schedule, for more information, visit their website or stop by to hear about what coming up. They are located in the old Carnegie Library at 636 F Street, in Eureka. Consider becoming a member and helping support them.
The exhibit featuring the Humboldt Arts Council will open during October’s Arts Alive in the Community Case at the Clarke Museum and will be up for the rest of the month. Make sure to stop by for a visit.
