Opera Alley Exhibit Space Project

The objective of this project is to provide Humboldt County artists and art students a prominent space for exhibiting their artwork, help beautify the exterior of the museum, and help make this area more inviting to the community and visitors alike. With all the artwork digitally archived on our website, the public will be able to view all the previous exhibits we’ve hosted. This ongoing project will allow many artists an opportunity
to show their artwork to the community. 

Now featuring:
​Infrared Photography by Johanna Mauro, Arcata Art Institute

The Clarke Historical Museum is proud to present a new exhibition on our Opera Alley Art Wall created by Johanna Mauro.

Artist Statement

I teach visual and media arts at Arcata High School and am the Director of the Arcata Arts Institute. I bought an infrared camera in 2007 on a whim and have been amazed by it ever since. I love how images taken in infrared seem to reveal a hidden universe that is right in front of us. The ordinary becomes extraordinary and the extraordinary becomes other worldly. I love the high contrast black and white images that emphasizes dramatic light and composition. 

For more information, email johanna@mauro.com
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Installing the Exhibit

Help up provide more photographers with the opportunity to display their work!

It costs $300 to cover the printing and posting costs for each Opera Alley exhibit. Help provide more students with the opportunity to display their work by donating to help defray these costs. Any amount helps! You can donate through our website here or stop by the museum to drop off your donation. The artists thank you!

Want to see previous photos featured in Opera Alley? Click here to see the Past Exhibits page.

Thank You To Our Sponsors:

Gabriel’s Restaurant
Arcata Foundation
Headwaters Fund
Ramones Bakery
City of Eureka
US Bank
PPG