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Table of Contents Feature Articles Humboldt Artist Gallery at Morris Graves Museum of Art........... 9 Redwood Art Association Gallery.11 Sewell Gallery Fine Art......................13 2 Doors Down.......................................19 The Old Creamery Building.............27 Spirit Art Glass......................................34
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Morris Graves Museum of Art 636 F Street • Eureka, CA 95501 707-442-0278 • fax 707-442-2040 www.humboldtarts.org
STAFF Karan Collenberg Jemima Harr Art Educator Executive Director-Curator Kacie Flynn Amanda Hofstra Assistant Museum Manager Assistant Curator Genie Daly Laurie Arupa Richardson Gallery Sitter Art Educator The Humboldt Arts Council staff wishes to thank the board of directors, docents and all volunteers who make our programs possible. We couldn’t do it without you!
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Sally Arnot, President/CEO Jim Lowry, Vice President Gale Williams, Secretary • David K. Monroe, Treasurer Julie Alderson, Karen Angel, Julia Bednar Sally Biggin, Lora Canzoneri, Eric Furman Peggy Irvine, Frances Kuta, Noelle Marak Sheila Marks, Betty Osborne, Lucy Quinby Janna Snell, Shannon Sullivan
ADVISORY BOARD James M. Anderson, Glenn Berry, Rena Christensen Martha Clague, John Dalby, Larry Eitzen, Ahn Fielding Nancy Flemming, Gregg Gardiner, Cheri Geiser JoAnn Hanson, Beverly Harper, Dan Harper Bill McClendon, Sanderson Morgan, Cathy Ray Pierson Leslie Kenneth Price, Peggy Schmidbauer Don Smullin, Lane Strope, Karen Sullivan
EMERITUS MEMBERS Floyd Bettiga, Muriel Dinsmore, Robert Yarber
FOUNDING DIRECTOR Dr. Homer Balabanis 2012 Morris Graves Museum of Art Hours: Wednesday-Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. The Humboldt Arts Council appreciates the generous support of all the local businesses that have chosen to advertise in the 2012 Palette magazine in support of the arts in our community. 4 / The Palette
ON THE COVER Riparian Splendor by Shawn Gould Morris Graves Museum Exhibitions, pg. 38
Humboldt Arts Council..........................................................................................6 Morris Graves Museum Exhibitions....................................................38-39 Join the Humboldt Arts Council................................................................ 40 Eureka.................................................................................................................... 8-25 Arts Organizations....................................................................................10-16 First Saturday Night Arts Alive!............................................................18-25 Arcata...................................................................................................................26-29 Art Organizations............................................................................................ 28 Arts! Arcata........................................................................................................ 29 Northern Humboldt County.......................................................................30-31
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Art Organizations............................................................................................ 31 McKinleyville Arts Night............................................................................................. 30 Eel River Valley..................................................................................................32-33 Art Organizations............................................................................................ 32 Avenue of the Giants........................................................................................... 34
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Blue Lake, Willow Creek, Hoopa
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Fairs & Festivals................................................................................................36-37 Farmers’ Markets.................................................................................................... 21 Indigenous Heritage & Culture........................................................................ 41 Humboldt County Museums............................................................................ 41 North Coast Open Studios................................................................................. 23 Profiles of Humboldt County’s Artists & Artisans................................42-46
Welcome to the 19th Annual Palette Magazine! For the past 19 years The Palette Magazine has been the leading guide to art and cultural resources in Humboldt County. With more artists per capita than any other county in the state, Humboldt County boasts an abundance of museums, galleries, dance companies, writers and poets, film makers, theatre groups, musicians and cultural events. Residents and visitors alike can enjoy the many opportunities to take part in the arts, and this edition of The Palette highlights them all. Save this guide as your arts and culture reference for the whole year and support the wonderful sponsors and artists contained within. For additional copies contact 101 Things To Do at (707) 443-1234. Enjoy all that the arts have to offer!
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THE HUMBOLDT ARTS COUNCIL Get involved with the arts through events, art education programs and exhibitions at the Morris Graves Museum of Art!
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s the county with the most artists per capita in the state, visitors and residents of Humboldt County are urged to get involved with the arts. The wide array of events, art education programs and community exhibitions at the Morris Graves Museum of Art (MGMA) offers something for everyone, from children and families to artists and travelers to the area. Do you have a piece of art, an antique or a collectable that you wonder how much it is worth? Would you like to see what other collectors in the area have or would like to add to your collection? Join us on March 24, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for our Annual Appraisal Faire & Collector’s Sale. A group of knowledgeable appraisers will be available to provide you with a verbal, informal appraisal. Learn the history of your items or browse the exciting vendors’ treasures in the Collector’s Sale and add to your collection. If adding to your collection is a priority this year, join the Humboldt Arts Council and the Sequoia Humane Society for the Palette’s & Paws Exhibition and Auction in September at the MGMA. Featuring artwork by local artists and packages donated by local businesses, you will find wonderful animal-themed artwork and treats that go directly to benefit the arts and animals locally. Each month the Morris Graves Museum of Art offers free art education programs to the community. From film screenings and discussions to hands-on family programs, you will find something to explore and excite your artistic senses. Youth and families can join in at two monthly programs, KEET’s Kids Club at the MGMA and Second Saturday Family Arts Days and discover the creative side of MGMA
2012 EVENTS AT THE MORRIS GRAVES MUSEUM OF ART February March
First Saturday Night Arts Alive! with debut of the 2012 Palette Magazine and the Art of the Valentine Exhibition & Auction Appraisal Faire & Collector’s Sale
April
The Art of Food & Wine Pairing
May
Celebration of the Arts Gala honoring Gary & Pam Barker
June
Tequila Tasting Party
July August September October
Collectors Symposium Artist Workshop Palette’s & Paws Exhibition and Auction in Partnership with the Sequoia Humane Society Junque Arte! & A Halloween Adventure at the Graves
November
Annual HAC Member’s Exhibition
December
Season of Giving
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Morris Graves Museum, painting by Jim McVicker
As the central arts agency in Humboldt County and the designated State/Local Partner of the California Arts Council, the Humboldt Arts Council has the privilege of providing leadership, programs and services to enhance the presence and vitality of the arts in all our lives. exhibitions and children’s television programming as it relates to the arts. Enjoy live music? Join us each month at First Saturday Night Arts Alive or Sunday Afternoons at the Graves as local musicians showcase their talents in free performances and concerts. Interested in finding out more about current exhibitions at the Museum? Every fourth Sunday seniors are invited to meet new friends, sip tea and have a personalized tour provided by the Humboldt Docent Council. Whichever programs you attend, you are sure to walk away with inspiration and a better understanding of our local arts and music. Throughout the year the Morris Graves Museum of Art showcases community artists in juried exhibitions as well as exhibitions from across the country. Each spring photographers can take part in a west coast treasure, the Northwest Eye Regional Fine Art Photography Competition and Exhibition. Highlighting the current trends in the art of photography, this exhibition showcases the creativity and beauty caught by some of the finest photographers in the Northwest. A local favorite in the fall is the Junque Arte Competition and Exhibition. Designed to heighten the awareness to renewable resources in the artmaking process, each artwork in this juried exhibition is made from 100 percent recycled materials. In December of 2012 the Morris Graves Museum of Art will, for the first time, showcase one exhibition throughout the Museum. Eureka artist Peter Santino will present The Exhibition at the End of Time, at the End of the World, a timely exhibition relating to the Mayan calendar and “The End.” This exhibition will feature dropped ceilings, a banked racetrack, a large scale shag carpet painting for walking and investigation, and a sand painting only discernible from the second floor balcony, and much more. Peter Santino is a fourth generation local artist. He graduated from Eureka High School in 1966 and left in the early 1970s to pursue a career in the art world. He spent much of his time in Seattle, New York City and Italy before returning to his hometown in 1993. This installation exhibition will be one not to miss and a monumental presentation for the Morris Graves Museum of Art. Whether you are a local artist, art-lover or just passing through town, the Morris Graves Museum of Art is the connection to the arts of the North Coast through events, art education programs and exhibitions. Be sure to get involved this year with the local arts!
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ureka is at the heart of our beautiful artists’ community on the North Coast. With Humboldt County boasting more artists per capita than anywhere in California, the region is home to writers, visual artists, musicians, actors, dancers and filmmakers. Many have garnered national and international acclaim for their talent and work. Artists find the North Coast naturally supports their creative pursuits by providing a backdrop of untouched landscapes, a colorful, enthusiastic population and the slow pace of life that only a rural environment can offer. Named one of the top small art towns in John Villani’s book The 100 Best Small Art Towns in America, Eureka is an exciting place for any art lover. With the amazing support the town offers to local Accessories Antiques Art Galleries & Museums Automotive Bakeries Bay Cruises Beauty Salons / Spas Books Candy Shops Carriage Rides Clothing Coffee Houses Delis Festivals / Events Gift Shops Grocery Stores Health Aids Ice Cream Jewelers Live Theater Lodging Music Restaurants Second Hand Shops Shoes Wonderful Architecture
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artists, there is an abundance of art— be it outdoors in the form of murals, or the array of abstract sculptures in the Old Town and Downtown areas. The many beautifully restored Victorian-style buildings with their ornate decorations and historic styling adds to the beauty. There are also many galleries displaying pieces from local painters, potters, sculptors and photographers. For those who love to not only see art, but to have a chance to meet artists, and share and discuss art with other people who share the same passion, Eureka offers “First Saturday Night Arts Alive!” in Downtown and Old Town. This is an art walk put on in cooperation with downtown businesses. Most businesses keep later hours for this event, and the result is a lively mix of artists, art lovers and fun for the whole family. Eureka is a place you can enjoy wine tasting, ballet, the symphony, music, galleries and much more. The surrounding natural beauty makes it such a wondrous place to visit as well as a tremendous source of inspiration for any artist. This historic city is a reflection of its wonderful natural surroundings and vibrant, unique population. The arts are flourishing “behind the redwood curtain” in Humboldt County, and Eureka is a sparkling reason why.
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The artists work in a variety of media including: representational and abstract paintings, prints, jewelry, photographs, ceramics and glass art. The Humboldt Artist Gallery is the perfect place to come to find affordable, unique one-of-a-kind handmade works of art. Located in the historic Carnegie Library, now the Morris Graves Museum of Art, at the hub of Old Town Eureka’s burgeoning arts district, the Humboldt Artist Gallery boasts an unmatched selection of media and styles to suite the tastes of casual shoppers and serious collectors alike.
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EUREKA ARTS ORGANIZATIONS Hobart Galleries and the Kinetic Sculpture Race Museum opened in January of this year at the corner of Fifth St. and F St. in Downtown Eureka. The museum is to be run as part Kinetic hub, part gallery and part contemporary art studio cooperative. Open Wed-Sat, 11 a.m. to 5:16 p.m. (707) 444-3174 KineticSculptureRace.com photo by Steve Hammons
All area codes are (707) unless noted. Information is subject to change.
Blue Ox Millworks & Historic Park
1 X St., Eureka 95501 444-3437 or 800-248-4259 BlueOxMill.com Self-guided tour of Victorian era woodworking shop, skid camp and farm including two blue oxen; classes in woodworking, blacksmithing and ceramics.
College of the Redwoods 7351 Tompkins Hill Rd. Eureka 95501 Art Dept., 476-4302 English Dept., 476-4336 Music Dept., 476-4321 Redwoods.edu
Eureka Art and Culture Commission
517 Third St., Suite 36 Eureka 95501 442-8413 (The Ink People) InkPeople.org Advises Eureka City Council on art programs and projects.
Sponsors international artists, piano trios, string quartets, pianists and the San Francisco Opera Center Singers.
Eureka Main Street
525 Second St., #105, Eureka 95501 442-9054 EurekaMainStreet.org The Dancers Studio Eureka Chamber Music Series/ is a PDF copy of your Working advertising as it might towardproof an economically Calvary This Lutheran Church Home of Brava Dance Eureka and culturally vital Main Street. 1011 H St., Eureka 95501 716 South Ave.,inEureka 95501 edition of appear the 2008 magazine. 442-7770 443-1575 Established in 1943 Humboldt CLCEurekaCa.org Please check thisin proof carefully and let us know how you would like us to proceed. A reply is needed in order to County, teaches Ballet, Jazz, Tap, move forward. The client assumes full responsibility for accuracy and completeness of information in the ad. Hip Hop and Pilates. The publisher will not be responsible for any errors if proof is not returned.
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EUREKA FEATURE REDWOOD ART ASSOCIATION GALLERY 603 F St. Eureka, CA 95501 (707) 268-0755 Open Wed - Sun noon to 5 p.m. RedwoodArt.org
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he Redwood Art Association is a community of artists dedicated to the creation of art as an indispensable part of life and the economy of Humboldt County. Founded in 1956, it is Humboldt County’s oldest art organization with over 250 enthusiastic members including nationally known artists as well as emerging and young artists. The Redwood Art Association gallery at 603 F St. is a large, elegant venue on two floors and perfect for large exhibitions. Having this venue allows the association to schedule month-long exhibitions for its members throughout the year, and to collaborate with
other organizations to present exhibitions such as the Humboldt Photography Exhibition, Humboldt County’s largest photography show. The 2012 exhibition schedule includes the 54th Spring Juried Exhibition that will be divided between the gallery at 603 F St. and the Morris Graves Museum of Art. Many exhibitions are judged with cash awards. Other activities of the RAA include its annual Art in the Garden fund-raiser, the Annual Juried Sculpture Exhibition at the C Street Market Square and art at the Arcata/Eureka Airport. A schedule of exhibitions and information about membership may be found at the association’s website.
American Indian Art & Gifts
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EUREKA ARTS ORGANIZATIONS All area codes are (707) unless noted. Information and venues are subject to change.
Eureka Symphony
PO Box 776, Bayside 95524 441-3818, Ticket info 442-1956 EurekaSymphony.com Community-based orchestra performing a variety of concerts.
First Street Gallery
442 First St., Eureka 95501 443-6363 Humboldt.edu/first Extends Humboldt State University’s learning environment into the heart of the community with exhibitions highlighting the work of distinguished faculty, alumni, students, visiting and regional artists.
Humboldt Arts Council and the Morris Graves Museum of Art
636 F St., Eureka 95501 442-0278 HumboldtArts.org Provides leadership, programs and services to enhance the presence of art in Humboldt County.
Humboldt Botanical Gardens Foundation
2436 Sixth St., Eureka 95501 The gardens are located just north of the College of the Redwoods Main Campus. 442-5139 HBGF.org Providing educational opportunities for the community as it works to create the Humboldt Botanical Gardens.
There is so much to see at Humboldt Botanical Gardens south of Eureka. Open Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and weekdays by appointments. photo by Gary Todoroff courtesy of HBGF
Humboldt Docent Council
636 F St., Eureka 95501 442-0278, ext. 204 HumboldtArts.org Organization of volunteers sharing the love of art in schools, and the Morris Graves Museum of Art.
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EUREKA FEATURE SEWELL GALLERY FINE ART 423 F St., Eureka, CA 95501 • between 4th and 5th Sts. (707) 269-0617 Open Tues - Sat 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sun noon to 5 p.m. SewellGallery.com
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he Sewell Gallery of Fine Art has brought together more than 50 premier visual artists of Humboldt County, featuring them in a warm, spacious light-filled gallery in the heart of Eureka’s Downtown and Old Town Arts Corridor. A wide range of artwork includes painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking, ceramics, jewelry, fabric and glass. The focus is on original works of art, with high quality reproductions presented as well. All of the art is selected for the excellence with which the artists convey their visions, and the emotional impact that it brings. Over the years Jack Sewell has used many forms of media to create his own art, always experimenting and finding new material with which to work. It’s only fitting that he open a gallery to give a home to the works of Humboldt County artists, many of whom are nationally and internationally acclaimed. Sewell Gallery offers full service which includes local delivery, installation, education and consultation as needed. The gallery is a welcoming and stimulating space available for hosting receptions, parties and meetings. The rich acoustics in the room make it a perfect venue for live music, introducing Sewell Gallery as part of the Humboldt music scene. Every third Thursday of the month, Sewell Gallery hosts a variety of talented musicians, as well as events of cultural interest featuring local artists presenting and discussing what inspires them. Check the website for current information.
This full service gallery features a wide range of art representing premier artists from the North Coast of California and provides an inviting setting for music, receptions, parties and meetings.
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EUREKA ARTS ORGANIZATIONS Humboldt Handweavers & Spinners Guild
PO Box 370, Arcata 95518 599-2729 HHSGuild.org Promotes textile arts through classes and exhibitions.
Humboldt Woodworkers Guild WoodGuild.com Supports local woodworkers.
Instantaneous Theater Company Mural at Pierson’s Building Center, 4100 Broadway photo by Steve Hammons
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616-4424 After-school drama program involves kids from 11 to 18 years old in every aspect of live theater. Each 10-week session culminates in a performance of a musical play.
Inter-Tribal Coalition for Cultural Continuity & Institute of Native Knowledge
517 Third St., Suite 36 Eureka 95501 442-8413 (The Ink People) InstituteOfNativeKnowledge.org InkPeople.org Provides arts workshops for Native Americans.
North Coast Casting
#7 Fifth St., Eureka 95501 442-0952 NorthCoastCasting.com Casting company formed in response
to the growing film and television industry in the area. Purpose is to cast local talent for production companies filming in Northern California.
North Coast Dance
426 F St., Eureka 95501 442-7779 NorthCoastDance.org Offers Ballet Kinder through Adult, Pointe, Men’s, Pas De Deux, Middle Eastern Dance, Ballroom, Hula and several other disciplines.
North Coast Repertory Theatre
300 Fifth St., Eureka 95501 442-NCRT (6278) NCRT.net Professional quality live theatre presenting classic and contemporary works throughout the year.
Redwood Art Association
PO Box 1093, Eureka 95502 Gallery at 603 F St., Eureka 268-0755 RedwoodArt.org A community of artists who value art as an indispensable part of life in Humboldt County. Membership is open to all artists.
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EUREKA ARTS ORGANIZATIONS Redwood Camera Club
1812 N St. Eureka, 95501 443-8796 RedwoodCameraClub.com Open to professionals, amateurs and beginning photographers using a wide range of techniques, including black and white, and color film, as well as digital media. Providing education and a forum for showing photographs.
Redwood Coast Music Festivals
PO Box 314, Eureka, CA 95502 523 Fifth St., Eureka 95501 445-3378 RedwoodCoastMusicFestivals.org Non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds to support area programs that benefit seniors. Produces Blues by the Bay in September and Redwood Coast Jazz Festival in March.
Redwood Curtain
PO Box 8125, Eureka 95502 443-7688 RedwoodCurtain.com Presents plays of contemporary theatre, and new interpretations of the classics.
Redwood Empire Quilter’s Guild
PO Box 5071, Eureka 95502 445-5844 REQG.com Nonprofit organization promoting quilting.
Representational Art League
PO Box 6175, Eureka 95502 443-4081 RAL-Humboldt.blogspot.com A small group of producing artists who work in various representational styles.
Sewell Gallery
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423 F St. Eureka 95501 NorthCoastOpenStudios.com (707) 269-0617 SewellGallery.com A full-service gallery featuring a wide range of art representing premier artists from the North Coast and provides an inviting setting for music, receptions, parties and meetings.
Studio of Dance Arts
7 Fifth St., Eureka 95501 442-1939 StudioOfDanceArts.com Training North Coast dancers since 1981. Providing a well-rounded education in all areas of Dance with an emphasis on a strong ballet foundation. For all ages.
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The Ink People Center for the Arts
517 Third St., Ste. 36, Eureka 95501 442-8413 InkPeople.org Coordinates over 40 programs, exhibitions, ongoing classes and events.
Viols, Recorders, Krumhorns and All
2135 F St., Eureka 95501 476-0421 ViolsRecordersKrumhorns.org Instrumentalists, arrangers and composers who perform at events such as Arts Alive! Featuring 15th through 17th century music.
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the art of healing As St. Joseph Hospital prepares to open its new northeast tower to patients in the spring, we recognize and appreciate the great contributions our many local artists give to making the North Coast such a diverse, informed and exciting place to live. We have filled our new hallways, waiting rooms, and lobbies with works of art from many local artists so that we may all enjoy the beauty and reap the healing benefits associated with being surrounded by wonderful artwork. Scientific studies tell us that art heals by changing a person’s physiology and attitude. The body’s physiology changes from one of stress to one of deep relaxation, from one of fear to one of creativity and inspiration. Art and music affect every cell in the body instantly to create a healing physiology that changes the immune system and blood flow to all the organs. They create hope and positivity and they help people cope with difficulties. They transform a person’s outlook and way of being in the world. The art of healing at St. Joseph Hospital - from the art on our walls to our new state-of-the-art medical facility - we are committed to providing safe, high quality care to our community.
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EUREKA ARTS ALIVE! FIRST SATURDAY NIGHT ARTS ALIVE! No matter what the weather, art enthusiasts crowd Old Town and downtown Eureka for the first Saturday of the month during Arts Alive! Over 70 local merchants participate in the three-hour art walk from 6 to 9 p.m. Art lovers, residents and visitors roam the streets, wandering from venue to venue stopping for coffee, catching up with old friends, discussing art and listening to the many artists providing music and entertainment along the way. First Saturday Night Arts Alive! is co-sponsored by Eureka Main Street and Humboldt Arts Council. Specific Arts Alive! listings are available each month in the North Coast Journal and the Times-Standard. EurekaMainStreet.org
VENUES * All area codes are (707) unless noted. Information and venues are subject to change.
Accent Gallery
219 Second St. • 441-9191
Alirose Boutique
228 F St. • 445-2727 AliroseBoutique.com
All Under Heaven 212 F St. • 444-2936
American Indian Art and Gift Shop
241 F St. • 445-8451 AmericanIndianOnline.com
Amigas Burritos
Top: Iris Garden, Left: Chewy, by Julia Bednar see artist profile on page 42
317 Fifth St. • 443-3373
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EUREKA FEATURE
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ust two doors down from Brick & Fire Bistro you’ll now be welcomed into a cozy little corner for wine sipping, savory small plates, and delicious desserts and espresso. Appropriately named, “2 Doors Down” is housed in the former World Cup coffee shop spot, at the end of the F Street building that has housed Brick and Fire since 2010. The tiny spot has undergone a complete makeover, reflecting the warm and welcoming charm of Brick & Fire, with the feel of an intimate European wine bar. The walls of 2 Doors Down hold wine memorabilia and photos of Italian sights, most of which were taken years back by husband and wife team and co-owners, Kim Wertz and Greg Galardy. After the couple had completed the bulk of the transformation to the space, one of their employee’s commented that the place was “like Brick & Fire’s sexy little sister.”
2 DOORS DOWN 1628 F St. Eureka, CA 95503 707-268-8989 Open at 4:30 daily
photos by Denise Comiskey
“Our wine list is quirky and fun, as well as being serious about the art of winemaking,” explains Galardy. The wine descriptions, much like the list at Brick & Fire, will amuse and entertain, as well as help you make selections from the extensive list. Each week different featured wines are offered by the glass, taste or flight, and 2 Doors Down offers to pour any wine on the list when a customer is purchasing two glasses of that bottle. Most wines are available to-go from their well-stocked wine collection. “2 Doors Down is here to make wine something to be explored without pretension, to provide plates to be paired and shared, and to create a warm and spirited ambience in which to enjoy it all,” said Wertz. “We’re hoping folks enjoy it as much as we all are!”
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“Although we hated to see Josh’s coffeeshop go, the opening seemed like a great opportunity to further indulge our love of wine, and of pairing foods to accentuate each wine’s ‘liquid assets,‘” according to co-owner Wertz. The couple, along with third partner, Jim Hughes, have been thrilled at the response Brick & Fire customers have had not only to their food, but also to the 25-plus wines-by-the-glass list at the restaurant. They wanted to offer a more extensive list, including more higher-end offerings, and to play with wine & food pairings. 2 Doors Down offers a list of nearly 80 options, as well as a savory menu of small plates and appetizers including cured and smoked meats, olives, pickles and the like, all house-made by Brick and Fire. There are also fondues, soups, and a decadent dessert list featuring pastries, chocolate truffles, ice creams and cakes, also made in-house.
Center for The Arts Gallery Exhibitions Monthly location to be announced
Weaving the arts into the Fabric oF our community 517 3rd St, Suite 36 • Eureka, CA 95501
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EUREKA ARTS ALIVE! Arkley Center for the Performing Arts
Bigfoot Computers and Photography Too...
Avalon
Bon Boniere
Bayfront Restaurant
Booklegger
Bella Baskets
Buhne Art Studios
406 G St. • 442-1956 ArkleyCenter.com
Third & G Sts. • 445-0500 AvalonEureka.com F Street Plaza • 443-7489 311 E St. • 444-2823 Bella-Baskets.com
Belle Starr
405 Second St. • 441-1296
905 Third St. • 407-5070 BigfootComputers.net 215 F St. • 268-0122 BonBoniere.biz
402 Second St. • 445-1344 207 G St., Second Floor
C Street Hall Gallery 208 C St. • 445-1751
photo by Steve Hammons
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Carter House Inns & Restaurant 301 707.444.8062 301 L St., Eureka www.CarterHouse.com
409 Opera Alley • 443-4663 CafeNooner.net
Chapala Cafe
201 Second St. • 443-9514 ChapalaCafe.com
Cheri Blackerby Gallery at The Studio 272 C St. • 443-1428 TheStudioOnline.org
Ciara’s Irish Shop
334 Second St. • 443-0102
Clarke Historical Museum Third and E St. • 443-1947 ClarkeMuseum.org
Coco & Cuvee
531 Third St. • 442-2662
Dalianes Travel
522 F St. • 443-2778 Dalianes.com
Dannilynn’s Shoe Boutique 527 Third St. • 497-6187
Delightful Eye Photography 622 Second St. • 407-5883
Discovery Museum
Third and F Sts. • 443-9694 Discovery-Museum.org
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LOCAL FARMERS’ MARKETS SATURDAYS Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market
FRIDAYS Arcata Friday Potawot Farmers’ Market
April to Nov. • 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 441-9999 HumFarm.org
June to Oct. • Noon to 3:30 p.m. 1600 Weott Wy
Fortuna Farmers’ Market
Garberville Farmers’ Market
May to Oct. • 3 to 6 p.m. 10th & Main St., 764-2161
Miranda Farmers’ Market
May to Oct. • 2 to 5 p.m., Avenue Café 6743 Ave. of the Giants, 786-9460
Shelter Cove Farmers’ Market
photo by Steve Hammons
TUESDAYS Arcata Farmers’ Market
May to Oct. • 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Machi Rd., motel parking lot 786-9460
Henderson Center June to Oct. • 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. F St., between Henderson and Ross • 441-9999 HumFarm.org
Arcata Tuesday
Potawot Farmers’ Market May to Oct. • Noon to 3:30 p.m. 1600 Weott Wy
since 1988 The WIDE VARIETY of fresh seafood on our menu is prepared to your liking. Sautéed, grilled, charbroiled, broiled, poached, pan and deep fried, and complemented by delicate sauces.
McKinleyville Farmers’ Market June to Oct. • 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. 1514 City Center Rd. at the totem pole • 441-9999 HumFarm.org
Eureka Farmers’ Market:
Old Town Eureka June to Oct. • 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. F St. between 1st and 3rd 441-9999 HumFarm.org
* All area codes are (707) unless noted. Information and venues are subject to change.
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THURSDAYS Eureka Farmers’ Market:
June to Oct. • 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. 7th & G St., 441-9999 HumFarm.org
May to Oct. • 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Church St. in Town Square 786-9460
PLUS Harris Ranch aged charbroiled Filet Mignon, New York Steaks and Prime Rib; Roast Duck and Chicken. Daily Specials ~ Extensive Salad Bar Outstanding Chowder Served in a 707.443.7187 ~ CLOSED SUNDAY Lovely Victorian Setting. Voted Best Seafood Restaurant in Humboldt County for the Last 16 Years Specializing in Local Seafood
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Ramone’s Bakery & Cafe Freshly Roasted Coffee Espresso • Breakfast Pastries Bread • Desserts Sandwiches, Soups & Salads Wedding & Specialty Cakes Catering OPEN DAILY
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ARCATA At Wildberries Marketplace 826-1088 EUREKA 2297 Harrison 442-1336 209 E Street 445-2923 At Pierson’s 476-0401 MCKINLEYVILLE ShoppingCenter 839-3383
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EUREKA ARTS ALIVE! Empire Squared
Humboldt Baykeeper
Eureka Books
Humboldt Carpet Showroom
Eureka Fabrics
Humboldt Herbals
47 W. Third St. • 445-9050 EmpireSquared.com
211 E St. • 268-8897 HumboldtBaykeeper.org
426 Second St. • 444-9593 EurekaBooksellers.com
Second and G Sts. • 442-0291 HumboldtCarpetShowroom.com
414 Second St. • 442-2646
300 Second St. • 442-3541 HumboldtHerbals.com
Eureka Theater
Wire Sculpture by Elizabeth Berrien, NorthCoastOpenStudios.com
Old Town An!que Ligh!n" Featuring the work of local artists ✦ Join us for Arts! Alive ✦ On the corner of 2nd & F
612 F St. • 442-2970 EurekaTheater.org
Indah Bali
First Street Gallery
Linen Closet
Good Relations
Little Shop of Hers
422 First St. • 443-6300 Humboldt.edu/first
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223 Second St. • 441-9570 GoodRelations.com
416 Second St. • 441-9078
Livella Studios
Healthsport by the Bay
120 Second St. • 268-8781
423 First St. • 268-8220 Healthsport.com
Mantova’s Two Street Music 124 Second St. • 445-3155 MTSMusic.com
Himalayan Rug Trader
529 Second St. • 268-8268 HimalayanRugTraders.net
Many Hands Gallery
438 Second St. • 445-0455 ManyHandsGallery.net
HollyGoLightly
514 Second St. • 445-1130
Humboldt Arts Council at Morris Graves Museum of Art 636 F St. • 442-0278 HumboldtArts.org
Mon.-Sat. 10:30-5:30 oldtownantiquelighting.com 707-267-5439
Be Original! Give Original!
440 F St. • 444-3408
North Coast Dance
426 F St. • 442-7779 NorthCoastDance.org
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EUREKA ARTS ALIVE! North Soles Footwear
Plaza Design (opening soon)
417 Second St. • 268-0320
Northcoast Knittery
211 G St. • 441-1380 PlazaD.com
Oberon Grill
209 E St. • 445-2923 RamonesBakery.com
Old Town Antique Lighting
603 F St. • 268-0755 RedwoodArt.org
Old Town Art Gallery
220 First St. • 443-7688 RedwoodCurtain.com
320 Second St., #1a • 442-9276 NorthcoastKnittery.com
Ramone’s Bakery
Redwood Art Assn.
516 Second St. • 443-3663 OberonGrill.com 203 F St. • 267-5439 OldTownAntiqueLighting.com
Redwood Curtain
233 F St. • 445-2315 OldTownArtGalleryEureka.com
Rustic West Trading Co.
Old Town Coffee and Chocolates
Sacred Palace - Bikram Yoga Humboldt
211 F St. • 445-8600 OldTownCoffeeEureka.com
Old Town Hair Works
335 Second St. • 441-9312 516 Fifth St. • 444-8900
Sailor’s Grave Tattoo
320 Second St., Suite 2E • 445-1994
Second and C Sts. • 443-0666 SailorsGraveTattoo.com
Old Town Jewelers
Sasafrass
311 F St. • 441-9244
226 F St. • 442-3387 SassyChildren.com
Origin Design Lab
Sewell Gallery Fine Art
426 Third St . • 497-6237
Parasol Arts
430 Third St. • 267-0617 SewellGallery.com
Piante Gallery
Shipwreck
612 Second St. • 268-8888
430 Third St. • 476-0991
620 Second St. • 441-1461
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Mike Guerreiro in studio NorthCoastOpenStudios.com
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EUREKA ARTS ALIVE! Shorelines Gallery
434 Second St. • 443-7272 ShorelinesGalleryEureka.com
Sidewalk Gallery at Ellis Art and Engineering 401 Fifth St. • 445-9050 EllisHasIt.com
626 Second St. • 268-8082 SmugsPizza.com
234 F St. • 497-6236
130 G St. • 445-2041 TheSpaAtPersonalChoice.com
SpeakEasy Bar
Truchas Gallery/Los Bagels
First and C Sts. • 443-8887
403 Second St. • 726-9048 LosBagels.com
Strictly for the Birds 123 F St. • 445-1822
Vanity
Studio 424
109 F St. • 442-8980
424 Third St. • 268-1158
Wells Fargo Advisors
717 Third St., between H & I Sts.
1313 Fifth St. Eureka
443-0845 Lic.# 0340995
Anderson Robinson Starkey Insurance Agency
210 C St. • 442-8121 TheWorksEureka.com 320 Second St., Suite 2A
Steve and Dave’s Bar
Shaw & Petersen Insurance
The Works
Tina Allen, CMT
411 Opera Alley • 444-2244
527 F St. • 442-4522 Swanlunds.com
The Art Center
The Wine Spot
Spa at Personal Choice
Swanlunds
527 Second St. • 497-6249
1011 Waterfront Dr • 442-8413 InkPeople.org
Smug’s Pizza
445 Fifth St. • 268-1295
Tesori Gifts
The Ink People Center for the Arts
108 F St. • 443-7477
Surfside Burger Bar
214 F St. • 443-1509
616 Second St. • 443-7017
Sisterfriends Jeans
Studio S
Talisman
318 Fifth St. • 442-2422
Yarn
418 Second St. • 443-9276
Z J Asian Subs
Joan Gold in studio NorthCoastOpenStudios.com
310 Fifth St. • 497-6261
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ARCATA
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he residents of the second largest city in Humboldt County fully appreciate the quality of life this college town offers. Arcata has it all—fresh roasted organic coffees, historic architecture, a Saturday Farmers’ Market on the town square, cooperative galleries and studios, eclectic restaurants and the energy of Humboldt State University’s multi-cultural students. Arcata is also home to hundreds of artists all contributing to the quintessential art experience—even the city’s trash cans are works of art. The Arcata Plaza, located in the center of town, serves as a venue for many of the city’s annual events, including Concerts on the Plaza, Pastels on the Plaza, the Farmers’ Market, the Arcata Bay Oyster Festival, the Kinetic Sculpture Race and the North Country Fair. For those interested in the more cerebral side of the arts, Humboldt State University offers the opportunity to experience art in
Farmers Market, by Joyce Jonte, see artist profile page 43
a much more academic setting. The galleries at HSU present many captivating exhibitions featuring work by students and faculty as well as international artists. The Theatre Arts department hosts many dance and theater productions including the Ten Minute Play Festival and The Humboldt Film Festival. The Music Department holds recitals by faculty and students, as well as a Concerto/ Aria competition in which student performances are judged by a panel. Humboldt State University is also home to CenterArts. This is a program which brings notable musical and cultural entertainment to Arcata and the North Coast, with world class performances in all genres of theater, arts and music.
2012 HSU CenterArts Performances
(for winter-spring)
Blues Harmonica Blowout Feb. 1 • 8 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre
Soul Salvation: Ruthie Foster Band with Paul Thorn Feb. • 8 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre
Don’t Fence Me In: Songs, Music and Poetry of the American West Feb. 21 • 8 p.m. Kate Buchanan Room
International Tchaikovsky Piano Competition: Gold Medalist Feb. 24 • 8 p.m. Fulkerson Recital Hall
Big Freedia & DJ Anya Feb. 24 • 9 p.m. The Depot
Overtone Quartet
Feb. 26 • 8 p.m. Kate Buchanan Room
Mamma Mia!
March 5 & 6 • 8 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre
Béla Fleck & the Original Flecktones March 7 • 8 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre
Playing For Change March 13 • 8 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre
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Tchaikovsky St. Petersburg State Orchestra March 18 • 8 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre
Yellow Ostrich & Special Guests March 24 • 9 p.m. The Depot
An Evening with Branford Marsalis
March 25 • 8 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre
Mike Birbiglia: My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend April 22 • 8 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre
Kronos Quartet
April 24 • 8 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre
Cirque Dreams: Pop Goes The Rock April 26 • 8 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre
Bruce Cockburn
April 29 • 8 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre
Patti Smith
May 10 • 8 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre
For tickets, call (707) 826-3928. View complete 2012 schedule at: Humboldt.edu/centerarts
ARCATA FEATURE THE OLD CREAMERY BUILDING
Home to Dance, Theatre and So Much More...
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ince its creation in the early 1900s, the Old Creamery Building in Arcata has gone from being an industrial center, to being a cornerstone for the arts in Arcata and Humboldt County. Originally the Arcata Creamery, the “milk receiving station” has been the past home to the Arcata Dancenter, the Pacific Art Center Theatre, the Pretenders Productions annual Haunted House and to The Academy of Ballet Arts. Today this historic building houses the Redwood Raks, New World Ballet and The Arcata Playhouse. Everyone can enjoy live theatre and music at the Playhouse. Or be entertained by dancers such as the amazing Samba Na Chuva, Company of African Dance Arcata, CALMECAC TEZKATLIPOKA (Aztec Drum & Dance Circle), Humboldt Rockers Breakdancing Crew, and the Ya Habibi Dance Company. This is not to mention events put on for Burlesque, Fire Dancers, Aerialists and many Circus Artists. There are also dance classes open to the public, available in an array of styles including belly dancing, ballet, breakdance, argentine tango, swing, west african, hoop dance, folk dance, modern dance, zumba and more. The Humboldt Folk Dancers also host monthly First Friday live music dance parties in the building. The Old Creamery Building while nondescript from the outside, is full of color, life and vitality within. It has established itself as an integral destination for artists in the community, serving as an epicenter for arts in Arcata as well as Humboldt as a whole.
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The Arcata Playhouse • 1251 9th St. , Arcata, CA 95521 822-1575 ArcataPlayHouse.org Redwood Raks • 824 L St., Arcata, CA 95521 616-6876 RedwoodRaks.com New World Ballet • 824 L St., Arcata, CA 95521 822-4947 HumboldtDance.org
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ARCATA ART ORGANIZATIONS * All area codes (707) are unless noted. Information is subject to change.
Meridian Fine Art
by appointment, 826-7184 MeridianFineArt.net Specializing in creative, collaborative printing services for publishing limited edition reproductions, original prints and photography. Eleven years of service has focused on the discerning needs of fine artists and photographers.
ARCATA All Seasons Orchestra
D Street Neighborhood Center 14th & D Sts., Arcata 95521 Saturdays 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. 443-2626 A Community orchestra open to all ages and orchestral instruments. The group plays a mixture of popular and classical pieces.
New World Ballet
824 L St., Arcata 95521 Old Creamery Building 822-4947 HumboldtDance.org Classes for all ages and levels in Ballet, Contemporary Ballet, Hip Hop, Creative Movement.
Arcata Artisans
883 H St., Arcata 95521 825-9133 ArcataArtisans.com Cooperative gallery of over 30 local artists, featuring fine art, fine crafts and gifts.
No Limits Tap & Jazz
Arcata Interfaith Gospel Choir
PO Box 171, Arcata 95518 822-4444 ArcataInterfaithGospelChoir.com A 70 member choir of local gospel vocalists inspired by the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir, who have performed for 19 years throughout Humboldt County and beyond.
Arcata Main Street
791 Eighth St., Suite 14 Arcata 95521 • 822-4500 ArcataMainStreet.com In service to the community since 1987 to restore, maintain and build a clean, safe and diverse downtown; hosts Arts! Arcata on the second Friday of each month.
Arts in the Afternoon
321 Community Park Wy Arcata 95521 825-2028 CityofArcata.org/rec After-school arts program for teens offering a variety of media.
CenterArts
Humboldt State University 1 Harpst St., Arcata 95521 826-4411, Tickets: 826-3928 Humboldt.edu/centerarts CenterArts offers a wide range of music, dance, theater and performance art, educational opportunities for children and a commitment to supporting culturally diverse creative work.
The Fire Arts Center and Fire Arts Foundry
520 South G St., Arcata 95521 826-1445 FireArtsArcata.com Fire Arts Gallery open daily. Offers studio membership and classes in ceramics and fused glass, including wheelthrowing, handbuilding, tile making, sculpting, and also lampworking workshops.
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Bee Eater by Mike Anderson
Humboldt Capoeira Academy
865 Eighth St., Arcata 95521 498-6155 HumboldtCapoeira.com Brazilian Martial Arts and Dance, in association with the Brazilian Cultural Arts Center and The Ink People. Children & adults.
Humboldt Folk Dancers
Arcata Presbyterian Church 11th and G Sts., Arcata 95521 822-8045 HumboldtFolkDancers.org Offering weekly international folk dancing instruction and request dancing, and monthly dance parties with live music.
Humboldt Folklife Society
PO Box 1061, Arcata 95518 822-5394 HumboldtFolklife.org Promotes traditional music and dance; bimonthly newsletter. See website for performances.
Humboldt Glassblowers
815 Ninth St., Arcata 95521 822-7420 Largest selection of local glass art.
Humboldt Light Opera Co.
1482 Buttermilk Ln. Arcata 95521 • 445-4310 HLOC.org More than 100 major productions produced since 1973. Company program, HLO/KidCo, for youth musical theater presentation.
Humboldt Music Academy
Humboldt State University 1 Harpst St., Arcata 95521 826-3411 Humboldt.edu/hma Music instruction and performance ensembles for students 2 to 18.
Humboldt State University
1 Harpst St., Arcata 95521 Humboldt.edu Art Department, 826-3624 Theater Dept., 826-3566 Music Dept., 826-3531 Concert line, 826-5436 Produces over 90 concerts each year.
• Reese Bullen Gallery 826-5814 Located within HSU Art Building, sponsors exhibitions of works by professional artists related to HSU areas of instruction, selections from permanent collection and annual exhibition of student art. • Student Access Gallery 826-4149 Student-run exhibits in three campus locations: Foyer Gallery, Karshner Lounge, Student Business Service Building, 1st floor. • HSU Sculpture Garden Ninth St., Arcata 95521 between H & I Sts., behind Humboldt Glassblowers Rotating sculpture exhibits. • Native American Arts Gallery 826-5814 Highlights work of Native American artists, located on HSU campus in Behavioral & Soc. Sciences Building.
KHSU 90.5 FM Arcata Diverse Public Radio/ KHSR 91.9 FM Crescent City-Brookings
Humboldt State University 1 Harpst St., Arcata 95521 Office, 826-4807 Studio, 826-4805, 800-640-5911 KHSU.org Mix of local and national news, information, music programming.
1093 10th St., Arcata 95521 825-0922 NoLimitsTapAndJazz.com Emphasizing technical perfection and fun in a positive environment. Tap, Jazz/Hip Hop and DanceFit, an exercise class for adults.
Redwood Raks World Dance Studio
824 L St., Arcata 95521 Old Creamery Building 616-6876 RedwoodRaks.com Classes, performance / event space.
Upstairs Art Gallery
1063 G St., Arcata 95521(inside Umpqua Bank) • 826-9636 ext.102 MeridianFineArt.net/exhibits Fine art gallery featuring Humboldt County art and photography.
Ya Habibi Dance Company PO Box 1086, Arcata 95518 616-6876 ShoshannaLand.com Middle Eastern Dance group directed by Shoshanna.
BAYSIDE Humboldt Area Foundation
373 Indianola Rd. Bayside 95524 442-2993 HAFoundation.org Grant opportunities available Sept. 1 and due Nov. 1 of every year. More than $40,000 granted out every fall to the Arts community of the North Coast.
The Upper Studio
2212 Jacoby Creek Rd. Bayside 95524 826-7416 or 633-4303 Pre-professional program. Offering classes in Ballet and Modern for ages 8 and up, as well as Pilates, Hip Hop and Jazz.
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he second Friday of each month, businesses stay open late for Arts! Arcata, featuring local artists working in nearly every conceivable media. For an updated listing, visit: ArtsArcata.com All area codes are (707) unless noted. Information and venues are subject to change.
3 Foods Café
835 J St. • 822-9474 CafeAtTheEndOfThe Universe.com
Abruzzi
780 Seventh St. • 826-2345 AbruzziArcata.com
AMPT Skate Shop
1040 H St. • 822-9500
Arcata Artisans
883 H St. • 825-9133 ArcataArtisans.com
Arcata City Hall*
736 F St. • 822-5951 CityofArcata.org
Arcata Exchange
813 H St. • 822-0312 ArcataExchange.net
Arcata Main Street
791 Eighth St. • 822-4500 ArcataMainStreet.com
Arcata Marsh*
569 South G St. ArcataMarshFriends.org
Arcata Plaza
ArcataMainStreet.com
Bon Boniere
791 Eighth St. • 822-6388 BonBoniere.biz
Bubbles
1031 H St. • 822-3450 Bubbles-Arcata.com
Cafe Brio
791 G St. • 822-0791 BrioBaking.com
*These venues are open only during regular business hours.
Humboldt Hardware
791 Eighth St., Suite 8 • 822-3473 HumboldtHardware.com
Humboldt Outfitters
860 G St. • 822-5332 HumboldtOutfitters.com
Humbrews
856 10th St. • 826-BREW (2739) Humbrews.com
Hunter Plaid Gallery and Studios
90 Sunny Brae Center HunterPlaidGallery.com
Jambalaya Restaurant
915 H St. • 822-4766 JambalayaArcata.com
Libation
761 Eighth St. • 825-7596 Libation.com
Mazzotti’s
773 Eighth St. • 822-1900 Mazzottis.com
Moonrise Herbs
826 G St. • 822-5296 MoonriseHerbs.com
Moore’s Sleep World
876 G St. • 822-9997 MooresSleepWorld.com
Morning Star 1041 H St.
Natural Selection
708 Ninth St. • 822-6720
by Leslie Anderson
No. Coast Environmental Center
Stair Gallery
North Soles Footwear
Student Access Gallery
791 Eighth St. • 822-6918 YourNEC.org 853 H St. • 822-1231
Om Shala Yoga
858 10th St. • 825-YOGA (9642) OmShalaYoga.com
Plaza Design
808 G St. • 822-7732 PlazaD.com
Redwood Curtain Brewing Company
550 South G St. # 6 • 826-7222 RedwoodCurtainBrewing.com
Robert Goodman Winery
937 10th St. • 826-9463 RobertGoodmanWines.com
Soul to Soul Spa
854 10th St. • 822-7685 SoulToSoulSpa.com
839 Ninth St. • (617) 827-5834 Facebook HSU, 1 Harpst St. • 826-4149 Humboldt.edu
The Beneficial Living Center
148 S. G St. • 633-6125 BeneficialLivingCenter.com/
The Clothing Dock
1109 11th St. • 822-8288 TheClothingDock.com
The Rocking Horse
791 Eighth St. • 822-3509
Upstairs Art Gallery
1063 G St. • 826-7184 MeridianFineArt.net
US Bank*
953 G St. • 822-7031 USBank.com
DTA aka 2nd Raider Regiment 1063 H St.
Fire Arts Center
520 South G St., #A • 826-1445 FireArtsArcata.com
Garden Gate
905 H St. • 822-2156
Hand Therapy Center
854 10th St., Ste. 102 • 822-7525 HandTherapyCenter.com
Hensel’s Ace Hardware Home Furnishings Store 884 Ninth St.
Humboldt Arts Project Ironside Metal Works
900 Ninth St. • 667- 5333 HumboldtArtsProject.com
The Siege by Drew Mohr
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NORTHERN HUMBOLDT COUNTY MCKINLEYVILLE, WESTHAVEN, TRINIDAD
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he ocean and waterways influence the beauty of northern Humboldt County. McKinleyville is a beautiful, growing community bordered by the rugged Pacific Coast, nestled between the Mad and Little Rivers, and filled with streams and creeks. It is home to the Azalea State Reserve, a 30acre wilderness preserve filled with fragrant pink and white blossomed, wild azaleas in April and May. Nearby Clam Beach is known for beachcombing, fishing and horseback riding. The famous Hammond Coastal Trail presents stunning panoramic views of the coastline. Its art influences stem from a large Native American community, its days as a western pioneer town and from its fascinating natural surroundings. North of McKinleyville is the tiny community of Westhaven, featuring the Westhaven Center for the Arts. The center features new exhibits and artists’ receptions each month, concerts and drama events, workshops and classes, many children’s activities, poetry readings, puppet shows, holiday events and other art exhibits. Just past Westhaven is the seaside town of Trinidad, one of the most picturesque communities on the North Coast. Trinidad, with its small but dramatic bay and coastline, is known for its traditional fishing fleet, quaint ocean-side cottages and lovely Bed and Breakfast inns. Feast on fresh local seafood at one of Trindad’s fine food restaurants, and venture into one of several galleries highlighting works that star the natural beauty of the area. Trinidad has inspired the work of many well-known local and visiting artists.
Tormento de Puno by Zielinski Anastasia
MCKINLEYVILLE ARTS NIGHT McKinleyville Arts Night is the third Friday of each month, from 6 to 8 p.m. Enjoy the community’s celebration of local art and artists for music, food and fun. Art Night is open for all McKinleyville businesses to display the work of local artists. For more information, contact coordinator Taffy Stockton at (707) 834-6460. Find information about the artists and venues and see images online. MckinleyvilleArtsNight.com All area codes are (707) unless noted. Information is subject to change.
Blake’s Books
2005 Central Ave.
Central Station Bar & Lounge 1631 Central Ave.
Curves
Miller Business Park
Ecothreadz
Miller Business Park Ecothreadz.com
Hum Spa
1585 Heartwood Dr., Suite J HumSpa.com
Knitter’s Lane
1225 Central Ave., #14 KnittersLane.com
Mantova’s Two Street Music 2019 Central Ave. MTSMusic.com
McKinleyville Central Market 1977 Central Ave.
McKinleyville High School 1300 Murray Rd.
Mirador Glass
Miller Business Park MiradorGlass.com
North Coast Gallery
McKinleyville Shopping Center
Plaza Design
McKinleyville Shopping Center PlazaD.com
by Clark Gus
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Aglianico Barbera Bordeaux blend Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon Carignane Chardonnay Grenache Old Vine Zin Merlot Mourvedre
Nebbiolo Petite Sirah Pinotage Rhone blend Ports Syrah Sangiovese Sauvignon Blanc Super Tuscan blend Sparkling Wines Open noon to 6: Wed-Sun in Summer, Fri-Sun in Winter, or by appointment
Visit, Sample and Buy Wines at our Tasting Room at 529 Trinity St in Trinidad ~ 707.845.5492
ARTS ORGANIZATIONS MCKINLEYVILLE, WESTHAVEN, TRINIDAD Trinity Ballet Academy MCKINLEYVILLE No Limits Tap & Jazz
1547 B Pickett Rd. McKinleyville 95519 • 852-0922 NoLimitsTapAndJazz.com Emphasizing technical perfection and fun in a positive environment. Tap, Jazz/Hip Hop, and DanceFit, an exercise class for adults.
1981 Central Ave. McKinleyville 95519 • 839-1816 A full ballet curriculum for ages 3 to adult. Also, break-dancing.
TRINIDAD Ethnic Music for Kids & Sahaja
160 Moonstone Cross Rd. Trinidad 95570 • 677-1923 Combined presentation and workshop program, using over 50 instruments from around the world. Promoting the use of ancient cultures’ instruments.
I.C. Fine Arts Institute
PO Box 777, Trinidad 95570 496-6000 ICFineArtsIn.org Worldwide publication, arts study.
A new perception: development and deployment of data, combining fine arts and nature. Uplifting human perception through latest scientific and classic fine arts and study. North Coast Storytellers
Purple Girl by Patty Davis
PO Box 517, Trinidad 95570 677-3840 InkPeople.org Produces “Storytelling Festival by the Sea” each summer in Trinidad. Meets first Wednesday evening of each month, call for locations.
Getting Ready For The Fair by Peggy Stebbins
Trinidad Art Gallery
490 Trinity St., PO Box 1233 Trinidad 95570 • 677-0716 Rotating exhibits by local artists.
Trinidad Museum
400 Janis Court Trinidad 95570 · 677-3883 TrinidadMuseum.org Features photos of the whaling and logging history of the area, a native plant garden, marine shells and Yurok artifacts.
WESTHAVEN Westhaven Center for the Arts
501 S. Westhaven Dr. Westhaven 95570 • 677-9493 www.WesthavenArts.org Rotating art exhibits, workshops and classes in a variety of mediums, healing arts and spoken word, community concerts.
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EEL RIVER VALLEY SCOTIA, RIO DELL, FORTUNA, FERNDALE, LOLETA
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he small towns of the Eel River Valley provide first-class theater and music, antique and collectibles shops, arts cooperatives, charming accommodations, restaurants and an abundance of local festivals. Lost Coast by Ken Jarvela, see Morris Graves Museum Exhibition The Humboldt School of Landscape Painting, page 38
Loleta Trestle by Pat Cahill, see artist profile page 42
Award Winning
Microbrewery Tap Room & Grill Happy Hour EelRiverBrewing.com
Monday-Friday, 4 to 6:30pm
Fresh Seafood ~ Pasta ~ Steaks ~ Salads Appetizers ~ Hamburgers ~ Fish & Chips ~ Daily Specials
707-725-BREW • 1777 Alamar Way, Fortuna take the Kenmar/Riverwalk Exit off Hwy. 101
Ferndale Arts Painting • Photography Quilting • Needlecraft Wood • Ceramics Stained Glass Jewelry Greeting Cards
580 Main Street at Shaw Ave., Ferndale Open DAily 10 A.M. - 5 p.M.
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The Kinetic Sculpture Race ends its wild three-day journey in the Victorian Village of Ferndale with people-powered sculptures limping down Main Street. Other events hosted in Ferndale are Hospitality Night, Tree Lighting Ceremony, Foggy Bottoms Run/Walk, 4th of July and Cinco de Mayo celebrations, and others. Fortuna offers the annual Fortuna Rodeo Week festivities, Redwood AutoXPo, Hops in Humboldt, Art & Wine in the Park, Apple Harvest Festival and Fortuna Civil War Days. Rio Dell hosts Wildwood Days representing its heritage with logging events, a parade and festivities. Loleta is best known for the Loleta Cheese Factory. Bring a picnic lunch, enjoy their lovely garden and sample their award-winning cheeses. In Scotia, you can tour the historic logging museum and the Fisheries Exhibit, featuring Humboldt County’s largest indoor aquarium.
ARTS ORGANIZATIONS FERNDALE Ferndale Arts
580 Main St. at Shaw Ave. Ferndale 95536 786-9634 FerndaleArtGallery.com Ferndale Arts is a cooperative art gallery featuring the work of local artists. Original work includes paintings, photography, quilting, needlecraft, woodwork, ceramics, jewelry and greeting cards.
have produced more than 270 productions including comedies, classics, mysteries, musicals, dramas and more.
FORTUNA Fortuna Art Council
FortunaArtCouncil@yahoo.com Group of local artists supporting visual art and artists in Humboldt County, and exhibit in businesses throughout Fortuna and various venues in Humboldt County.
Ferndale Community Choir
Fortuna Concert Series
Ferndale Repertory Theatre
SCOTIA Scotia Band
PO Box 67, Ferndale 95536 FerndaleChoir.com The Ferndale Community Choir has been a part of Ferndale for over 40 years. The choir presents a concert of sacred music during the Christmas season and again in the Spring. 447 Main St., Ferndale 95536 786-5483 Ferndale-Rep.org The Ferndale Repertory Theatre is the oldest and largest of the North Coast’s resident community theatres. Since 1972, they
682-6092 FortunaConcertSeries.com The Fortuna Concert Series is a private, non-profit corporation formed in 1990 for the purpose of bringing quality music to Fortuna and the Eel River Valley.
PO Box 3, Scotia 95565 599-4872 ScotiaBand.org Humboldt County’s town band. Performs at local festivals year ’round. Scotia band is a not-for-profit organization.
FORTUNA FEATURE THE ART OF BEER: EEL RIVER BREWING COMPANY 1777 Alamar Way, Fortuna 707-725-BREW EelRiverBrewing
by Shane Thurston photos by Steve Hammons
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ormed in 1995, during the half-decade explosion of Humboldt County breweries, Fortuna’s Eel River Brewing Company quickly set itself apart from the rest. In 1997 they won silver medals at Denver’s Great American Beer Festival for their Ravensbrau Porter and Brown Porter, and the next year returned to take gold medals for their Climax California Classic and American Amber Lager. During that time, the brewery was working towards its goal
of becoming greener. Before the close of the millennia the Eel River Brewing Company released the first USDA Certified Organic beer in the nation, ERB’s Organic Amber Ale. Since then the brewery’s line has gone completely organic. Originally located solely in Fortuna’s Clay Brown Redwood Lumber Mill, the company expanded in 2007 to Mill A in Scotia. The new facility accommodates ten times the amount of beer brewed in a single year to help meet the growing demand for Eel River’s award-winning line of organic beers. While the brewing has moved upstream, the Clay Brown Mill is still home to the Tap Room and Grill, ERB’s bar and restaurant. Words like “organic,” “local” and “sustainable” have been thrown around a lot in the last few years as the green movements adherents swell, but to the Eel River Brewing Company those aren’t buzzwords but a creed. The Tap Room and Grill features not only their organic lines of beer, but also other local organic products, like Loleta Cheese, and beef from cattle organically raised by ERB’s co-founder Ted Vivatson. Goods from other local businesses are featured as well, like the Ferndale Meat Company, Bien Padre and the Humboldt Bay Coffee Company. The bar itself is made from reclaimed Redwood and Douglas fir. All of this is powered by biomass technology, which allows the brewery to generate 100 percent of its power itself by burning green waste products like bark, wood and lawn trimmings. The buildings are even recycled. Unused lumber mills have been given new life to once again serve as facilities that provide livelihoods for many—and the goods define our county.
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SOUTHERN HUMBOLDT & AVENUE OF THE GIANTS BENBOW, GARBERVILLE, REDWAY, PHILLIPSVILLE, MIRANDA, MYERS FLAT, WEOTT, REDCREST, PEPPERWOOD
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he arts along the famed Avenue of the Giants (Old Hwy 101) are thriving. The majestic towering Redwoods and winding Eel River make for stunning views, perfect for creative inspiration. The small rural communities in the heart of the redwoods have gone from being booming mill towns to havens for artists, musicians and craftsmen. From music concerts to chainsaw art, hemp clothing, jewelry making, wine-making, specialty foods and the many fine arts, these burgs in Southern Humboldt have garnered national attention for the talent they contain. Benbow, Garberville and Redway, just outside the southern entrance to the Avenue of the Giants, are famous for several major yearly musical and theatrical events. The Riverwood Inn, a historic roadhouse in Phillipsville brings live entertainment to the area in its bustling tavern. Redway is home to the Mateel Community Center, internationally known for festivals and events. The Mateel operates as both an event venue and in-house arts presenter. Internationally known for festivals such as Reggae on the River, the Summer Arts & Katchafire at the Mateel Music Festival and the Humphoto by Brian Allison boldt Hills Hoedown, the Mateel Community Center also offers an annual calendar of events which covers a wide range of artistic styles and media. The area is home to retail shops, restaurants, roadside vendors and rural galleries all along the Avenue of the Giants selling a variety of local arts and crafts. At many of the roadside stops along this route you will find unique carvings hewn from some of the glorious redwood trees that help give this region its name. Miranda, near the southern entrance to the Avenue of the Giants, has places to admire and purchase one-of-a-kind Redwood treasures and local artwork. The peaceful village of Myers Flat has Riverbend Cellars, a winery with a wine tasting room, nestled in the redwood forest, serving as a centerpiece of the Avenue of the Giants. The whole Avenue journey, through Weott and Redcrest north to Pepperwood, is a visual treat for the traveler—both given in the form of natural beauty and made by the hands of many gifted artists.
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by John Jameton, see full painting and artist profile page 43
MIRANDA FEATURE
SPIRIT ART GLASS 5251 Avenue of the Giants, Miranda CA 95553 (707) 943-3053 • Usually open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. info@spiritglass.com • SpiritGlass.com
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n the Avenue of the Giants a mile south of the small town of Miranda, Michael Shearer creates and designs elegant hand-blown art glass in his outdoor studio. When his kilns are fired up you can watch his technique through the glass doors of his studio, or comfortably browse the colorful showroom of his creations. Vases, bowls, perfume bottles, sculptures, paperweights and jewelry adorn shelves and tables demanding Spirit Art Glass Studio admiration. Michael crephoto by Steve Hammons ates each new piece of art glass individually, using the off-hand or free blown method. The process begins by combining and sifting the ingredients sand, soda and lime, plus several other ingredients. After shoveling this batch Warm Atmosphere into two pots in the 2,300-degree furnace, it is cooked until melted Fine Food and molten. He then gathers the glass on the end of a six-foot-long Excellent Wine List stainless steel blowpipe. Manipulating the orange hot liquid, he RV and Golf creates unique layered art glass pieces, a truly visual experience. Chef - KennethHis Aldin art glass has been collected and shown in many galleries Open DailyExecutive for Executive Chef - Kenneth Aldin and internationally since he first began working with this transluBreakfast & Dinner cent molten substance in 1976. From his California studio in Her445 Lake Benbow Dr. mosa Beach, and then to Laguna Niguel, he showed his work at the Garberville Pageant of the Masters Art Show and the Museum of Art in Laguna 707-923-2124 Beach, and many other galleries. But the redwoods beckoned, and 800-355-3301 in 1990 he moved the studio and family to Miranda, deep in the www.benbowinn.com Avenue of the Giants. The redwoods and the ocean, keep Michael Wine Director - Delbert Chumley inspired and encouraged to play with the molten transparent liqWine Director - Delbert Chumley uid. His unique organic style embodies simplicity and elegance uti® lizing the illuminant, reflective and refractive qualities of glass.
HWY 299 & HWY 96 BLUE LAKE, WILLOW CREEK, HOOPA
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he tiny former logging town of Blue Lake rests near the banks of the Mad River off Hwy 299. Blue Lake is home to a surprising number of artists, musicians, writers and actors. At the center of its art community is Dell’Arte International, a world-famous school of physical theatre. Dell’Arte presents performances at various venues throughout the year with the summer’s Mad River Festival being the highlight of their season. This month-long extravaganza brings together performers and audiences from “around the world and down the block” for theatre, stories, clowning and music. It culminates with The Blue Lake Pageant, an event where dancers, musicians and masked participants take to the streets accompanied by gigantic puppets in an energetic spirit of creativity and celebration. Also along Hwy 299 and along the banks of the Trinity River sits Willow Creek, a delightful place to stop for a cup of coffee and enjoy the ambiance of a rural community with a distinct and evergrowing art scene. Willow Creek’s Studio 299 Center for the Arts is a non-profit community organization devoted to the promotion and development of the arts in the area. Studio 299 offers artists a place to gather, and a way to share their work with the community at events such as the Taste of Willow Creek, the Art Walk in Willow Creek, Willow Creek’s Arts Alive! and the Willow Creek Farmers’ Market. The organization provides support for a wide variety of local artists, and is a sustaining resource for the community and the arts on the 299 corridor of Humboldt and Trinity Counties.
ARTS ORGANIZATIONS Dell’Arte
131 H St., Blue Lake, CA 95525 668-5663 Dellarte.com At the forefront of the ensemble theater movement for more than 30 years. Employing and revitalizing traditional physical theatre forms to explore contemporary concerns.
Hoopa Tribal Museum
PO Box 1348, Hoopa CA 95546 (530) 625-4110 Hoopa-nsn.gov/departments /museum.htm A non-profit entity of the Hoopa Valley Tribe created to preserve, and to share, the rich culture and history of the native people of Northern California .
Studio 299 Center for the Arts
PO Box 32, Willow Creek, CA 95527 (530) 629-3488 Studio299.tripod.com Studio 299 is devoted to the promotion and development
of the arts in the Klamath and Trinity communities of Northern California.
In Trinity County In Trinity County
Trinity Arts Council
509 Main St. Weaverville, CA 96093 (530) 623-2760 TrinityCountyArts.com A non-profit corporation with the mission to advance Trinity County through the arts and creativity.
photo by Steve Hammons
An excursion inland devoted to arts and culture must also include the art created by Native American tribes of the region. The Hoopa Tribal Museum, located up Hwy 96 on the Hoopa Valley Indian Reservation, is dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich cultural history and artistic practices of Native Americans of Northern California. The museum displays one of the finest collections of Hupa, Yurok, and Karuk artifacts in Northern California. Their collection includes a fine display of local Indian basketry, ceremonial regalia, dugout canoes, tools and implements used by the tribes. Outside Humboldt County, Trinity County also has a lot to offer any art aficionado. With art organizations including the Highland Art Center and Trinity County Arts Council in Weaverville, as well as the Artist Resource Center, the Rural Arts Guild and Gallery, and Our Town Crafters and Artist Association in Hayfork, there is a lot of support and promotion of art in the area. With theatres, galleries, workshops and more there is ample reason to go to Trinity County to enjoy the arts.
Highland Art Center
691 Main St. Weaverville, CA 96093 HighlandArtCenter.org In cooperation with the Snyder Highland Foundation, HAC presents a new show of local and regional art each month throughout the year in their galleries. photo courtesy of Dell’Arte
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HUMBOLDT COUNTY EVENTS & FESTIVALS YEAR-ROUND Humboldt Roller Derby Eureka HumboldtRollerDerby.com FEBRUARY Clam Beach Run Trinidad, 677-1610 TrinidadToClamBeach.com Ferndale Firemen’s Games Ferndale, 786-4477 VictorianFerndale.org MARCH A Taste of Main Street Eureka, 442-9054 EurekaMainStreet.org Aleutian Goose Fly-off Weekend Loleta, 733-5406 FWS.gov/HumboldtBay Foggy Bottoms Milk Run Ferndale, 822-1861 6RRC.com Random Peoples Monolog Project Redway, 923-3368 Mateel.org Redwood Coast Jazz Festival Eureka, 445-3378 RedwoodJazz.org Spring Egg Hunt Manila, 444-3803 ManilaCSD.com Spring Equinox Celebration Fortuna, 725-9627 LovingHandsInstitute.com Spring Seed & Plant Exchange Manila, 444-3803 ManilaCSD.com APRIL 10 Minute Play Fest Arcata, 826-3566, Humboldt.edu/TheatreFilmAndDance Daffodil Dazzle! Fortuna, 725-2281 Dolbeer Steam Donkey Days Eureka, 445-6547 Ferndale Easter Egg Hunt Ferndale, 786-4477 VictorianFerndale.org Godwit Days Bird Festival Arcata, 826-7050 GodwitDays.org HSU Dance Production Arcata, 826-3566 Humboldt International Film Festival Arcata, 826-3566 Humboldt.edu/events/2012/04/19/134/ Rhododendron Festival & Parade Eureka, 442-3738 EurekaChamber.com Spring Fever Festival Craft Show Eureka, 443-8261 Sustainable Living Arts & Music Fest Arcata, 826-3776 Humboldt.edu/SlamFest/ MAY Avenue of the Giants Marathon Avenue of the Giants, 443-1226 Cinco de Mayo Folklorico Fest Ferndale, 786-9668 36 / The Palette
Coming of Age Redway, 923-3368, Mateel.org Ferndale Memorial Day Parade Ferndale, 786-4477, VictorianFerndale.org
Dell’Arte Mad River Festival Blue Lake, 668-5663 DellArte.com Manila Sand Sculpture Contest Manila, 444-1397 FriendsOfTheDunes.org North Coast Open Studios Arcata, 834-6460 NorthCoastOpenStudios.com Redwood Acres Fair Eureka, 445-3037 RedwoodAcres.com Summer Arts and Music Fest Redway, 923-3368 Mateel.org Summer Solstice Celebration Fortuna, 725-9627 LovingHandsInstitute.com
JULY Campfire Story Telling Trinidad, 677-3840 Parks.ca.gov/?page_id=417 Ferndale 4th of July Celebration Ferndale, 786-4477 Redwood Coast Jazz Festival, photo by Steve Hammons VictorianFerndale.org Kinetic Sculpture Race Fortuna Redwood AutoXpo Arcata-Ferndale, 733-3841 Fortuna, 725-3916 RedwoodAutoXpo.com KineticSculptureRace.com Fortuna Rodeo May Day Celebration Fortuna, 725-3959 FortunaRodeo.com Eureka, 444-3437 BlueOxMill.com Fourth of July Humboldt Bay Festival Portuguese Holy Ghost Celebration Eureka, 442-9054 EurekaMainStreet.org Ferndale, 786-4477 VictorianFerndale.org Fourth of July Jubilee & Fireworks Arcata, 822-3619 ArcataChamber.com JUNE, JULY, AUGUST Fourth of July Salute to America Summer Concert Series Ferndale, 786-5483 VictorianFerndale.org Eureka, 442-9054 EurekaMainStreet.org Humboldt Folklife Festival JUNE Blue Lake, 822-5394, HumboldtFolkLife.org Arcata Bay Oyster Festival Arcata, 822-4500 OysterFestival.net Oyster Festival Arcata, 822-4500 OysterFestival.net Azalea Festival McKinleyville, 839-2449 Picnics on the Plaza MckinleyvilleChamber.com Arcata, 822-4500 ArcataMainStreet.com Dancing in the Dunes Reggae on the River Manila, 444-3803 ManilaCSD.com Redway, 923-3368 Mateel.org
Kinetic Sculpture Race, photo by Anthony Welch
NOVEMBER Farmers Market Craft Fair Arcata, 441-9999 HumFarm.org Hempfest Redway, 923-3368 Mateel.org Holiday Open House Henderson Center, Eureka, 443-4811 Thanksgiving Dinner and Celebration Manila, 444-3803 ManilaCSD.com
Humboldt County Fair, photo by Steve Hammons
San Francisco Mime Troup Redway, 923-3368 Mateel.org Shakespeare in the Park Arcata, 822-7091 WoodFair 2012 Arcata, 768-1975 HumboldtWoodFair.org AUGUST Bridgefest Bridgeville, 777-1775 Campfire Story Telling Trinidad, 677-3840, Parks.ca.gov/?page_id=417 Concerts on the Plaza Arcata, 822-4500 ArcataMainStreet.com Hops in Humboldt Fortuna, 725-9261 HopsInHumboldt.com Humboldt County Fair Ferndale, 786-9511 HumboldtCountyFair.org Ruth Lake Summer Festival Ruth Lake Recreational Campground 672-3365 RuthLakeCSD.org Sumeg Village Day Trinidad, 677-3840 or 677-3570 Parks.ca.gov/?page_id=417 Wildwood Days Rio Dell, 764-3436 RioDellScotiaChamber.org SEPTEMBER Antique & Collectible Street Fair Eureka, 443-4811 Blues by the Bay Eureka, 445-3378 RedwoodCoastMusicFestivals.org Civil War Days Fortuna, 725-9261 CivilWarDays.com Cruz ‘N’ Eureka Car Show Eureka, 839-1192 CruzNEureka.org
Fall Equinox Celebration Fortuna, 725-9627 LovingHandsInstitute.com Fall Harvest Festival Manila, 444-3803 ManilaCSD.com Natural Fiber Fair Arcata, 223-1638 or 599-2729 NaturalFiberFair.com North Country Fair Arcata, 822-5320 SameOldPeople.org Storytelling Festival by the Sea Trinidad, 677-3840 Taste of Willow Creek Willow Creek, (530) 629-3488 Studio299.Tripod.com OCTOBER Fortuna Apple Harvest Fest 725-2123, 725-9261 SunnyFortuna.com Halloween Carnival & Chili Feed Ferndale, 786-5300 Halloween Chili Feed & Scary Walk Manila, 444-3803 ManilaCSD.com Halloween Harvest Craft Show Eureka, 443-8261 Medieval Festival of Courage Blue Lake, 825-8804 MedievalFestivalOfCourage.org Pastels on the Plaza Arcata, 822-7206 NCSHeadstart.org Redwood Coast Bellydance Festival Arcata, 616-6876 RedwoodCoastBellyDance.com Trick or Treat Downtown & Old Town Eureka, 442-9054 EurekaMainStreet.org Trick or Treat On & Around the Plaza Arcata, 822-4500 ArcataMainStreet.com
DECEMBER Christmas Lighted Tractor Parade Ferndale, 786-4477 VictorianFerndale.org Community Holiday Party Manila, 444-3803 ManilaCSD.com Fortuna Christmas Music Fest Fortuna, 725-3959 FortunaChamber.com Lighting of America’s Tallest Living Christmas Tree Ferndale, 786-4477 VictorianFerndale.org Recycled Youth Redway, 923-3368 Mateel.org Season of Wonder & Light Arcata, 822-4500 ArcataMainStreet.com Winter Arts Faire Redway, 923-3368 Mateel.org Winter Solstice Celebration Fortuna, 725-9627 LovingHandsInstitute.com
Redwood Coast Bellydance Festival, photo courtesy of Shoshanna
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MORRIS GRAVES MUSEUM EXHIBITIONS CONTINUOUS EVENT Morris Graves & Art of the Northwest Come explore the work of Morris Graves from the Humboldt Arts Council’s Permanent Collection. Enhance your interpretation of the artworks on display by perusing the Interactive CD-ROM The Life & Art of Morris Graves. This educational tool allows the visitor to view a selection of artwork, the Loleta Studio of the artist, and to hear interviews from his friends and colleagues.
JANUARY 2012
the tragicomic characters of the Greek myths and how they appear to us in contemporary society: illogical, irrational and paradoxical. Mitsanas, was born in Tripoli, Greece. He is an emeritus professor of art at Humboldt State University and has exhibited extensively locally, nationally and internationally. Exhibition Sponsored by Philip & Sally Arnot
FEBRUARY 2012 Shawn Gould: Humboldt Wild (Palette cover) Feb. 16 through April 8
From the Collection of... Feb. 21 through April 8 View the unique, rare and artful objects from local private collectors and see how people collect and“live with art.” Artists represented include Clayton Bailey, David Gilhooly, Melissa Chandon, Roy de Forest, Luis Gutierrez, John Swingdler and many well-known Humboldt County and California artists. Exhibition Sponsored by Philip & Sally Arnot
2011 Humboldt Arts Council Annual Juried Member Exhibition - Through Jan. 8 The annual Humboldt Arts Council Member Show is a juried exhibition designed to highlight the fabulous art produced by our artist members. As always, this exhibit is eclectic, surprising and enjoyable. Tom Knight Students, A Tom Knight Legacy Through Feb. 5 This exhibition features photographs from Tom Knight’s former students who have gone on to distinguish themselves in the field of photography. Knight was a professor at Humboldt State University’s Art department from 1956 until his death in 1990. Exhibition sponsored by Tom & Gale Becker Curtis Otto Retrospective - Through Feb. 12 Curtis Otto says he started to paint because, “The oil is what turned him on, it was the juice. The brush just moved by itself, it turned me on to the painting and art.” Otto has had several one-person shows and his work is represented in various private collections. Otto spends most of his time in Eureka, California and Grants Pass, Oregon. Exhibition Sponsored by Eric Furman & Aline Faben Demitri Mitsanas: Mythographic Dialogues Jan. 19 through March 4
DEMITRI MITSANAS
Over the years Mitsanas has moved through several styles, fashions and media in painting. However, his subjects have always been anthropomorphic or have related to some aspect of the human character or the natural environment. Color and light have always been important elements in his art. Mitsanas says, “In my opinion, color is the heartbeat of painting.” Mitsanas has recently been immersed in a cycle of painting subjects from Greek myths such as “The Myth of Ariadne, Persephone, Ikaros and Danae of Argos.” Mitsanas finds it intriguing and entertaining 38 / The Palette
with a convincing illusion of reality, a window into my world.” Shawn began his career in art as an illustrator, creating award-winning science and natural history illustrations for clients like National Geographic, the Smithsonian Institute and Audubon. He also illustrated two children’s books. After about ten years, he was able to turn his attention full time to creating his own paintings. Shawn’s work has received national recognition in Western Art Collector, American Artist, and Wildlife Art Magazines. Exhibition Sponsored by Lewis & Lucy Quinby
MARCH 2012 SHAWN GOULD
The paintings in Humboldt Wild celebrate the scenic beauty and biodiversity of our area. From the varied coastline with its majestic redwood forests to the rugged mountains and rivers, Humboldt County provides an endless array of possibilities for Gould’s work. These paintings represent ten years of exploration of this place that Gould has come to call home. Gould says,” Whether hiking the Lost Coast or getting lost among the giants of Redwood National Park, I am becoming more familiar with the terrain, plants and animals, and the varying moods of this place on each outing. Of course, there was far more to share than 20 paintings would allow, but this is a glimpse into my explorations so far. My creative process starts outside with a camera and an open mind. I love being out in nature, slowing down to look at the landscape through the eyes of an artist, and my work is an expression of that joy. I am always looking for little sparks of inspiration; light, color, pattern, something that will then grow and evolve into a full-blown idea for a painting. Light transforms everything. It can turn an unattractive bramble of decaying blackberry leaves into a kaleidoscope of color, or an unremarkable meadow into a mistshrouded field of dreams. I take photos to capture my inspiration and bring them back to the studio where I then pull the essential elements from different snapshots to create a composition, rearranging reality to create something new. In an attempt to transcend the original experience and speak to something more universal, every painting becomes a blend of the real and the imaginary. I try to remain faithful to reality but you are getting my version of the truth. Next, the scene is sketched on the board, continually editing and adjusting as I go. The foundation or skeleton of every painting is abstract design upon which specific details are added. I use detail, contrast and line to move the eye through the composition, highlighting important elements and minimizing extraneous information. The painting begins with areas of color blocked in loosely over the sketch. As it progresses, my brushwork becomes more controlled until the final details bring the scene to life. I hope to end up
11th Annual Northwest Eye Regional Photography Competition & Exhibition March 13 through April 22 The Northwest Eye is a five-state regional fine art photography competition and exhibition highlighting the current trends in the art of photography. This exhibition showcases the creativity and beauty caught by some of the finest photographers in the Northwest. Exhibition Sponsored by Pierson Building Center
APRIL 2012 Redwood Art Association Spring Exhibition April 19 through June 3 Annual juried spring exhibition from Humboldt County’s oldest artist’s association, a community of artists who value art as an essential component of every aspect of our culture.
MAY 2012 The Humboldt School of Landscape Painting May 3 through June 24 Over the past several decades, Humboldt County has nurtured a wealth of contemporary landscape painters. A combination of the varied and dramatic local landscape, a vibrant art scene centered around Humboldt State University, and the effects of a backto-the-land ethic have coalesced into a regional school of painting. Much of the progress in representational landscape painting here is due to the very organic process of learning from one another—and openly sharing or handing down techniques and insight. That is the human “aspect” of the school. The inspirational aspect is the place itself. All the artists involved share, in one way or another, the same goal—to express their reverence for the natural beauty of the place they have chosen to call home. These artists have been painting for years, or decades. The greater part of each individual’s work is the Humboldt County landscape, done in a representational manner. The Humboldt School of Landscape Painting consists of 18 artists: Julia Bednar, John Crater, Judy Evenson, Eric Fidjeland, Ken Jarvela, Jim McVicker, Terry Oates, Kathy O’Leary, John Palmer, Steve Porter, Leslie Reid, Alan Sanborn, Sock Schlueter, Randy Spicer, Dolores Terry, Alicia Treadway, George Van Hook and Lisa Marie Waters.
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JUNE 2012 Mary Ann Nardo: Orchid Dreams, Wild Places June 14 through July 22 Nature has always been a hotbed of inspiration for Mary Ann Nardo, especially the plant world. Humankind has had a long relationship with plants, both practical and ceremonial: as food, medicine, adornment, and vehicles to altered states of consciousness. It has been a complicated and charged relationship. Historically, people have risked their lives and lost their fortunes over the beauty of a flower—the taste of a spice. Nardo says, “To me, the large orchid family contains the most beautifully voluptuous, alarming and foreign forms in the plant world. Making paintings involves taking a journey where the unfamiliar becomes familiar; this series of paintings is no exception.” Nardo spends much of her time doing research at orchid greenhouses, studying each flower’s anatomy. Nardo says,“Through the internet I travel the world in my imagination and glimpse the diverse places that these flowers grow. My perspective has been enlarged by concerns of their endangered habitats—habitats which belong to us all. These wild places on earth are like the wild places in the unconscious. The direction of these paintings spring from that rich place.” Nardo graduated from the Maryland College of Art with a BFA in Painting and Photography. 26th Annual Images of Water - California Statewide Photography Competition and Exhibition - June 14 through July 22 Celebrating 25 years of creative visions of water, this annual competition highlights the inspiring beauty of water. From images of lakes and streams to ice-cube trays and snow, Images of Water is a fun, theme-based show to take part in or to just take a look at. Open to all Californians, this is an exciting opportunity for the residents of California to become involved in the arts on the North Coast. Exhibition Sponsored by the City of Eureka
JULY 2012 Christine Hodgins: Subliminal Realms July 5 through Aug. 11 The sculptures and drawings in this body of
CHRISTINE HODGINS,
work reference both the figure and landscape in an intentionally ambiguous manner meant to bring out individual subconscious associations. Three sculptural installations will move the viewer through a staged drama. These installations address the breaking point where energy can’t be contained and needs to expand outward. This happens freely and organically in these sculptural installations. Forms and textures emerge that imply a sense of growth and transformation that are not completely controlled by the artist’s hand. The drawings that accompany the installations parallel the sculptures in scale and intention. They similarly address issues of containment and release and the potential for growth. Christine Hodgins is a graduate of Sacramento State University and has exhibited extensively throughout the state of California.
AUGUST 2012 The Gender Series, 1990-present, Photographs by Alan Dismuke - Aug. 2 through Sept. 9 The works in this exhibition are drawn from a
ALAN DISMUKE 20-year archive of self-portraits exploring the duality of the human psyche and the notion of gender identity as a façade. The series was begun around 1990 at Dismuke’s studio in Arcata while working at the Humboldt Arts Council. Over time it has evolved into a subtle challenge to the gender trouble that continues to antagonize our culture. Consider it a series of tableaux vivants to corrupt the binary code of gender in the spirit of Rrose Selavy. The photographs reference issues of identity, body image, vanity, illusion, and the considerable influence of advertising and fashion on pop culture. Cultural caricatures are portrayed as individuals, as couples, and as groups, all with a wink toward satire. In many of the portraits the traditional “male gaze” is upended as the subjects in the photographs confront the viewer with their own direct gaze. Who’s looking at whom? Who holds the power? In this age of digital imaging and social networking the veracity of what is encountered online, or even what is being broadcast as news, should be viewed with skepticism. With self-image so easily manipulated, the viewer can be easily duped by any number of deceptions. A Facebook portrait or photographs on a dating site can be far from truthful representations of the person behind the screen. Perhaps, as in advertising, it is deception that lies at the heart of “image making” in contemporary culture. Peter Holbrook: Colorado Plateau Aug. 3 through Sept. 9 Colorado Plateau is an exhibition of paintings done in oil and vary in size from 10x14” to 40x60”. From a distance Holbrook’s paintings appear photographic, but from a close view disintegrate into patterns of abstract brush strokes. Holbrook graduated from Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH and also attended the Brooklyn Museum School of Art, Brooklyn, NY.
Palettes & Paws - Aug. 24 through Sept. 22 In partnership with the Sequoia Humane Society, this exhibition and auction will feature works of art with animals and pets as a theme. Beginning Sept. 22 at September’s First Saturday Night Arts Alive!, visitors will be able to place bids or join us for the Palettes & Paws Affair. The event will feature hors d’oeuvres from local celebrity chefs paired with wines from local wineries. All proceeds will go to support the efforts of the Sequoia Humane Society and the Humboldt Arts Council.
SEPTEMBER 2012 2012 Annual Humboldt Arts Council Member Show - Sept. 20 through Nov. 4 The annual Humboldt Arts Council Member Show is a juried exhibition designed to highlight the fabulous art being produced by our artist members. As always, this exhibit is eclectic, surprising and enjoyable.
OCTOBER 2012 15th Annual Junque Arte Competition & Exhibition - Oct. 4 through Nov. 4 Designed to celebrate artistic creativity on the North Coast, and heighten the awareness of renewable resources in the art-making process, each artwork in this juried exhibition is made from 100 percent recycled materials…reclaimed, reused, recovered, secondhand, salvaged, anything un-new! Exhibition Sponsored by Recology Humboldt County & Humboldt Waste Management Authority
NOVEMBER 2012 Selections for the Humboldt Arts Council Permanent Collection - Nov. 15 through Dec. 9 This exhibition will feature selections from the Humboldt Arts Council Permanent Collection.
DECEMBER 2012 Peter Santino: The Exhibition at the End of Time, at the End of the World Dec. 18 through Jan. 20, 2013 For the first time in the museum’s history, the entire museum will be utilized by a single artist, Peter Santino, for the exhibition titled PETER SANTINO The Exhibition at the End of Time, at the End of the World. This exhibition will take over every gallery in the museum, each connected by the theme, “The End.” It will feature dropped ceilings, a banked racetrack, a large-scale shag carpet painting for walking and investigation, and a sand painting only discernible from the second floor balcony, and much more. Peter Santino is a fourth generation local artist. Santino graduated from Eureka High School in 1966 and left in the early 1970s to pursue a career in the art world. He spent much of his time in Seattle, New York City and Italy before returning to his hometown in 1993. Exhibition Sponsored by Philip & Sally Arnot The Palette / 39
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INDIGENOUS HERITAGE & CULTURE
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merican Indian tribes have called the North Coast home for thousands of years. Although relationships between European settlers and Native Americans have been less than ideal, today the stories and ceremonies of local American Indians are shared with the community, providing a rich cultural experience. Objects of ancient, as well as contemporary art and culture can be found in abundance in Humboldt County. The Potawot Health Village in Arcata exhibits original artwork, baskets, regalia, stick game paraphernalia and ceramics of the re-
American Indian Art & Gift Shop
241 F St., Eureka, 95501 • (707) 445-8451 NCIDC.org Art and gift items by regional Native American artists.
Clarke Historical Museum
3rd and E Sts., Eureka 95501 • (707) 443-1947 ClarkeMuseum.org Permanent and rotating exhibits of Humboldt County History, period rooms and American Indian basketry and regalia.
End of the Trail Museum at Trees of Mystery
15500 Hwy 101 N., Klamath • (800) 638-3389 TreesOfMystery.net Largest, privately owned collection of Native American art and artifacts, as well as rare Edward Curtis orotone photographs.
gion as well as a Wellness Garden. The Wellness Garden is an area dedicated to a traditional style of healing of body, mind and spirit through serenity, medicinal and ceremonial herbs and plants. To find collections of Hupa, Yurok, and Karuk artifacts, visit the Hoopa Tribal Museum on Highway 96 in the Hoopa Shopping Center. The collection includes a fine display of local Indian basketry, ceremonial regalia, redwood dugout canoes, and tools and implements used by Northern California tribes.
Hoopa Tribal Museum
Hwy 96 at Hoopa Shopping Center, Hoopa 95546 • (530) 625-4110 Hoopa-NSN.Gov/departments/ museum.htm Demonstrates the culture and history of the native people of the area, including Hupa, Yurok and Karuk. Native artifacts, as well as a village and fort (by advance appointment). Ceremonial celebrations throughout the summer.
Institute of Native Knowledge
The Ink People, 517 Third St., Suite 36 Eureka 95501 • (707) 442-8413 InstituteOfNativeKnowledge.org Offers ongoing Native American language classes, traditional dances and community presentations.
Potawot Health Village
1600 Weeot Way, Arcata, 95521 • (707) 825-5000 UIHS.org/locations/potawot-healthvillage-arcata Owned and operated by the United Indian Health Services, this healing center includes healthcare services for Native Americans, a permanent collection of paintings, sculpture and basketry made by contemporary and traditional American Indian artists, two-miles of walking trails and a wellness garden on its 40-acre site.
Sumeg Village Heritage Attraction
Patrick’s Point State Park 4150 Patrick’s Point Dr., Trinidad 95570 (707) 677-3570 Parks.CA.Gov/?page_id=417 Features recreated Yurok village with plank homes set in the ground.
HUMBOLDT COUNTY MUSEUMS Blue Ox Millworks & Historic Park
One X St., Eureka 95501 • (707) 444-3437 BlueOxMill.com Self-guided tour of Victorian era woodworking shop, skid camp and farm including two blue oxen; classes in woodworking, blacksmithing and ceramics.
Clarke Historical Museum
240 E St., Eureka 95501 • (707) 443-1947 ClarkeMuseum.org Permanent and rotating collections of Humboldt County history, including Native American baskets and artifacts.
Discovery Museum
501 Third St., Eureka 95501 • (707) 443-9694 Discovery-Museum.org Hands-on children’s museum with art, science, ocean, and health exhibits. Please call for events available for children’s parties.
Ferndale Museum
Shaw & Third Sts., Ferndale 95536 (707) 786-4466 Ferndale-Museum.org Displays Victorian life with typical living settings, dairy and agricultural equipment, blacksmith area, antique machine shop items, local photos and an operating seismograph.
Fort Humboldt State Historic Park & Logging Trail
3431 Fort Ave., Eureka 95503 • (707) 445-6547 Parks.CA.Gov/?page_id=665 Attractions include original buildings, historic garden and self-guided trails chronicling the history of Fort Humboldt.
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Fortuna Depot Museum
3 Park St., Fortuna 95540 (707) 725-7645 SunnyFortuna.com/museum Located in the Northwestern Pacific Railroad depot used from 1893-1965, the museum features local history and railroad memorabilia.
Kinetic Sculpture Race Museum
437 F St., Eureka • (707) 444-3174 KineticSculptureRace.com Part Kinetic hub, part gallery and part contemporary art studio cooperative.
Humboldt Bay Maritime Museum
Across the bridge from Eureka in Samoa 8 Samoa Rd., Eureka, next to the Samoa Cookhouse • (707) 444-9440 HumboldtBayMaritimeMuseum.com Nautical items, ship models, ship building tools, artifacts related to shipwrecks and lighthouses, and information on the bay ferries.
HSU Natural History Museum
1315 G St., Arcata 95521 • (707) 826-4479 Humboldt.edu/natmus/ Museum is available for school visits, not open to the public. Interactive exhibits, fossils and displays on local animals, insects, marine life and birds.
Morris Graves Museum of Art
636 F St., Eureka 95501 • (707) 442-0278 HumboldtArts.org Former Carnegie Library is home to the Humboldt Arts Council, six galleries and a sculpture garden. Also offered are HAC’s Performing Arts Series, Arts Alive! receptions and performances (first Saturday every month).
Trinidad Museum
400 Janis Court at Patrick’s Point Drive Trinidad 95570 • (707) 677-3883 TrinidadMuseum.org Features photos of the whaling and logging history of the area, a native plant garden, marine shells and Yurok artifacts.
Willow Creek-China Flat Museum
Hwys 299 and 96, Willow Creek 95573 (530) 629-2653 BigfootCountry.net Features logging, mining and farming history of the region, Native American information, and a Bigfoot display area. The Palette / 41
HUMBOLDT ARTISTS’ PROFILES
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hat follows is a sampling of Humboldt County artists and ways to contact them. Links to their websites may also be found online at ThePalette.com. The Humboldt Arts Council maintains an Arts Online Directory of members’ work on the website HumboldtArts.org and offers other benefits to artists such as special exhibition and program opportunities, and personalized access to Humboldt County’s resources and services.
Sandra Clark
Natural Stone Jewelry
Finding a landscape or image of nature in a stone is one of my greatest joys. I create pendants from natural stone by hand gathering, cutting, polishing and framing them in silver or gold wire. I especially like working with American Picture Jasper and Agates. I then bead them into necklaces with matching earrings. 672-2064 SandrasStoneJewelry@gmail.com
All area codes (707) unless otherwise noted.
Mary Louise Anderson
Kay Damgaard
I welcome commissions and really enjoy teaching art classes and workshops. Life within the arts is inspiring and very rewarding. PO Box 1132 Blue Lake, CA 95525 FreeWebs.com/ MaryLAnderson
I use selective focus macro photography to capture the lines, shapes and hidden beauty of flowers, weeds and dewdrops. I use a 35mm Nikon and continue to use slides. My prints are digitally produced but there is no manipulation to the original image. 1921 Jennings Ave., Santa Rosa, CA 95401 527-7798 pweufp@sonic.net KayDamgaard.com
Julia Bednar
Richard Duning
My paintings are inspired by nature; from the beauty of a flower or landscape, to the power and majesty of a rock formation or the charm and mystery of a cat. My studio is open by appointment. PO Box 9023, Eureka, CA 95502 443-4081 JBednar@humboldt1.com
The fire inside; the spirit expressed in wood and paint; the sensation of being human become visible in form and texture: anger, passion, peace, curiosity, frustration, delight. The mark of paint as guide to the inner universe. 839-2500 Duning@sonic.net DreamandImage.com
Oil, Watercolor, Colored Pencil, Ceramic Sculpture
Watercolor, Oil, Acrylic
Mixed Media on Board
Susan Bloch-Welliver
Fortuna Art Council
Lifelines: I am exploring our humanity in simplified form and line through studying the face. Glass carving reveals the subtle differences in our faces while etching illuminates the similar. Through this process I merge the complexities we experience as both individuals and global members of society. Studio visits by appointment: 496-5048 SBW@BlochStudio.com BlochStudio.com
Group of local artists supporting visual art and artists in Humboldt County, and exhibit in businesses throughout Fortuna and various venues in Humboldt Co. New members welcome and anyone interested is invited to attend meetings held every third Monday of the month (except Dec.) in Rohner Park Rec. Hall at 1 p.m. FortunaArtCouncil@yahoo.com
Glass Carving & Sculpture
Pat Cahill Watercolor
Landscapes, flowers, animals and birds are subjects that grasp my interest. Using vibrant and intense watercolors as my medium, I enjoy capturing a moment in time. Showing at Ferndale Arts Gallery, 580 Main Street, Ferndale, 786-9634 FerndaleArtGallery.com 1300 Pleasant Pt. Rd., Ferndale, CA 95536 786-9321
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Macro Photography
Non-profit Organization of Visual Artists
Nina Groth
Watercolor and Handmade Archival Limited Edition Prints
Artwork has the wonderful ability to convey our human emotions while enriching our daily experience. In recognizing this, I am inspired to create as a means of exploration. This ground of exploration is a space between the ordinary, repetitiveness of daily routines and moments when we experience something unexpected and beautiful. PO Box 653 Trinidad, CA 95570 677-3920 NinaGroth.com
HUMBOLDT ARTISTS’ PROFILES Marlene Hall Acrylic, Ink
My art is taking me in an entirely new direction—What fun! 444-2507 MHall@brownmug.com
Heart Bead
Your bead store...where you are the artist—with a little help from your friends at Heart Bead. Express yourself, adorn yourself, enjoy yourself! Be inspired by bits and pieces from around the world, then relax and let our professional staff help you with the technical stuff at no extra charge! On the Arcata Plaza for 20 years...open everyday. 826-9577
Stephen D. Hammons
John Jameton
I believe that the “Pot of Gold” is not at the end of Rainbows, but the “experience,” which is priceless! Steve is Director of Marketing for The Palette Magazine and 101 Things to Do Magazines. 845-8207 Steve@101things.com
Watercolor lends itself to sky and water paintings. 923-3254 PO Box 751 Garberville, CA 95542
Photography
Beverly Harper
Oil Paintings and Limited Edition Prints 442-8929 b.harper35@yahoo.com BeverlyHarperArtwork.com
Watercolor
Joyce Jonté
Watercolor, Florals and Nudes
Life drawing is the artist’s ultimate exercise, the stretch before the swim becoming the swim itself. I respond to emotion, form and grace. We live in an exquisite world. PO Box 4374, Arcata, CA 95518 498-6224 JoyceJonte@gmail.com ArcataArtisans.com
Roystorm Hayotis
Yvonne Kern
My job musically is to Observe and Report. A twelve-year Sundancer (Lakota tradition), Hayotis has produced 36 albums. On his latest, The Last Tear, he plays guitars and keyboards, and is joined by two talented local singers, Robin HummingbirdSongs and J.Z. Murdock, as Clouds on Mountain. Storm Warning Studios 443-6815 RHayotis@yahoo.com
A locally recognized, nationally collected artist, Yvonne Kern creates luscious, representational paintings from photographs. “I paint mostly local scenes because this area has a limitless supply of natural beauty.” Open for North Coast Open Studios and by appointment. See listing in NCOS guide for details. 1094 Vernon St., Eureka, CA 95501 616-4886, YKern@reninet.com YvonneKern.com
Original Music—Light Rock with Native American Overtones
Oil and Watercolor
Lunel Haysmer
Henry Kruger
I use recycled objects to create quirky, poignant assemblages that are visual metaphors. My art encourages viewers to reflect on our shared human experience – in a bemusing way. The 3-dimensional aspect invites the observer into the art to find the “story” or to ask a question. Studio visits and commissions by appointment. 1037 F St., Eureka, CA 95501 Haysmer@humboldt1.com LunelHaysmer.blogspot.com HaysmerArt.com
Tattoos are a lifelong commitment, and I’ve dedicated my life to tattooing. As a Custom Tattoo Artist, I enjoy taking a person’s ideas and creating a one-of-a-kind piece of art, that we both can be happy with for life. Stop in Tues - Sat, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., to look at my portfolio and set up a consultation. Sailor’s Grave Tattoo 138 Second St., Old Town Eureka 443-0666 SailorsGraveTattoo.com
Assemblage, Mixed Media, Found Objects
Custom Tattoo Artist
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HUMBOLDT ARTISTS’ PROFILES Frances Kuta
Elsie Mendes
I love to paint portrait, figures and still life. Painting models live (versus from photos) allows me to see and feel nuances I might miss with just photography. Lighting is crucial as it will illuminate beautiful colors in skin, fabrics and textures....and I love color! Studio visits are welcomed by appointment 207 G St., #109, Eureka, CA 95501 FranKuta@gmail.com FrancesKuta.blogspot.com
I do florals, landscapes, seascapes, often including birds and animals in their natural habitats. 260 Old Stump Ln. Eureka, CA 95503 443-5188 emmendes0724@att.net
Oil
Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor
Mimi La Plant
Karen Merry
My work is the continuation of a long investigation into the possibilities and meanings of abstraction. Shapes and lines developed over years of experience mirrors deep unconscious structures. Artwork at Arcata Artisans Gallery ArcataArtisans.com 826-1680 MimiLa@humboldt1.com
(image-Tigeri) I view the world as a vibrant and colorful place, filled with an eclectic array of subject matter for my art. My watercolor paintings and pen & ink renderings are vivid and often whimsical. To view my work contact me or visit my website. 616-8713 Karen@KarenMerryArtist.com KarenMerryArtist.com
Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Mixed Media on Paper & Canvas
Jim Lowry
Limited Edition Archival Digital Prints
My work can be seen locally at the Arcata Artisans Co-op and the Morris Graves Museum of Art. Studio visits by appointment. 320 Park Ave., Arcata, CA 95521 822-5249 JmzLowry@humboldt1.com JimLowryArt.com
Oil, Watercolor, Pastel
When I have a day for painting it doesn’t matter if it is sunny or gray. I head to the beach with my umbrella, my easel and camera. At the beach I choose one or several figures to show the mood and enjoyment of the day. 268-3962 dashore8785@sbcglobal.net
Randy Mayers
Michelle Murphy-Ferguson
My favorite days are spent following the light and shadow across a landscape with my camera. I am always drawn to the liminal aspects of both landscapes and architecture. I also enjoy photographing glass. Most recently, I have been experimenting with portraiture. PO Box 663, Loleta, CA 95551 ci2rm@suddenlink.net
A native to the North Coast, Michelle was raised surrounded by the natural beauty and serenity of the Redwood Forests and the Pacific Ocean. These elements reflect in her works. In her studio she paints an arrangement of stilllife and figurative-portraits, and also works on location (plein-air) painting landscapes and seascapes. Commissions are welcome. 207 G St., Eureka, CA 95501 MichelleMFerguson@suddenlink.net MichelleMurphy-Ferguson.com
Digital Photography
Cat McAdams
Acrylic on Canvas
Meditation became the central focus of my life in 1973. I meditate before I paint to reduce the flow of irrelevant thought and get centered. The “intuition” can suggest ideas that feel inspired beyond the limits of my personal programming. Light is my symbol of positive energy. PO Box 7, Fortuna, CA 95540 768-2117 CatMcAdams.com 44 / The Palette
´ Jane Morace
Oil
Dan O’Gara Storyteller
Dan O’Gara is a professional storyteller for all age groups, sharing little-known tales of the North Coast, inspirational stories from the heart, and family participation fun. Find him at festivals, schools, and conferences in Ireland and the United States. PO Box 517, Trinidad, CA 95570 677-3840 Penne.OGara@gmail.com
HUMBOLDT ARTISTS’ PROFILES Susan Genell Schuessler
Cathy Ray Pierson
Pottery, Functional Stoneware
My use of a masking technique makes my work distinctive and a piece of Humboldt County. I choose a wide variety of ferns and other leaves in this process. My Spirit Horses are made as one-of-a-kind pieces either pit fired or Raku. I am behind Freshwater Stables. Enter the stables and follow the signs to my pottery. 455 Freshwater Rd., Eureka • 443-1665 CathyRay@pierson1.com PiersonPottery.com
Oil, Pencil, Water Color
Nature and the beauty of this earth fill me with awe. My passion is to be able to portray my inspiration through my art, be it abstract or expressionistic. SusanGenell@earthlink.net
Camille Regli
Bob and Donna Sellers
I enjoy painting still life and landscapes expressing the vanishing, peaceful farm lifestyle and the beauty of the local area. Showing at the Ferndale Arts Gallery: 580 Main St., Ferndale 786-9634 CamilleRegli@frontiernet.net FerndaleArtGallery.com
Art Themes: “Reflections Of The North Coast,” and “Reflections Of The Feminine.” Originals, Prints, Custom Work and Photo Restoration. Visit our home studio by appointment and during Open Studios in June. 442-2123 sellers@CastleLightArt.com CastleLightArt.com
Oil Painting
Mixed Media, Acrylics
Yevonne M. Reynolds
Jack Sewell
My focus is on landscapes of the North Coast. I create my art with lightfast colored pencils. Commissions welcome. 18888 Hwy 299, Blue Lake, CA 95525 668-5266 info@YevonneReynolds.com YevonneReynolds.com
I create classical figure sculpture using traditional images and techniques, then adapt them to fit my contemporary vision. I work in a wide range of materials including bronze, steel, wood, concrete, clay, found objects and odd materials. My pieces of sculpture have been in miniature and in monumental scale. 449-5506 JSewellArt@suddenlink.net JackSewell.com
Colored Pencil (Lightfast)
Sculpture
Victoria Ryan
Shoshanna
I work primarily in pigment rich soft pastels to achieve a sense of heightened reality, mood and feeling in my paintings and drawings. In private and corporate collections worldwide. Represented in galleries across the U.S. and locally by appointment at my studio in Cutten. 442-9160 Also at Sewell Gallery, 423 F. St., Eureka Victoria@VictoriaRyan.com ToodleArt@twitter.com VictoriaRyan.com
As a performer, I strive to bring my audience with me on a journey into the heart of Arabic music, expressing celebration of life through dance. I teach locally and nationally, direct Ya Habibi Dance Company and Redwood Raks World Dance Studio, and produce music and dance events, including the Redwood Coast Belly Dance Festival. I’ve studied this style since 1992, and in 2004 earned the title “Belly Dancer of the Year.” 616-6876, Dance@ShoshannaLand.com ShoshannaLand.com
Soft Pastel, Oil
Claire Iris Schencke
iPad Painting, Mixed Media, Monotype, Archival Digital Prints Find my art locally at the Morris Graves’ Humboldt Artist Gallery. I am a member of the iAMDA collective of mobile digital artists. I teach private lessons in iPad painting. “Finger-Painting on Your iPad” will be offered through OLLI, starting April 19, 2012. 1641 Hyland, Bayside 822-4746 ISchencke@mac.com ClaireIrisSchencke.com
Middle Eastern Dance Artist
Susan Strope
Oil paintings—Large Colorful Florals & Moody Seascapes 717 3rd St., Eureka, CA 95501 599-9482
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HUMBOLDT ARTISTS’ PROFILES Dolores Terry
Oil and Acrylic Painting Studio open by appointment. PO Box 423, Cutten, CA 95534 443-3913
Lisa Marie Waters
Pastel Paintings, Fine Art Prints & Note Cards
Website and gallery/studio sales. Gallery visits welcome. Please email to arrange an appointment. Lisa@WatersArt.com WatersArt.com
Renée Thompson
Hal Work
My art and apparel designs explore nature, the sacred feminine and the realm of myth and magic. I love combining bright and playful colors to invoke joy and inspiration. Please visit my website to see my latest designs! Contact@ReneeThompsonDesigns.com ReneeThompsonDesigns.com PoppyWomenDesigns.blogspot.com
Wide-format printing and digital darkroom tutoring are available for local photographers. Hal’s photography can be seen at the Sewell Gallery, Old Town Art Gallery in Eureka, and on the web. 496-0221 LucidWorks@suddenlink.net Lucid-Works.com SewellGallery.com OldTownArtGalleryEureka.com
Apparel, Oil, Mixed Media
Linnea Tobias
Acrylic, Watercolor, Mixed Media Paintings
I enjoy painting modern, colorful interpretations of nature. I’m inspired by my daily walks and the changes I observe from day to day. The birds, trees, plants, light and color that I see emerge later in the paintings I create—bits and pieces of my everyday life combining themselves in unique forms. 2712 Greenbriar Ln., Arcata, CA 95521 599-1735 LinneaTobias@hotmail.com LinneaTobias.com
Photography
Barbara A. Wright
Mosaics, Dichroic Glass Jewelry
I work basically from my unconscious. Creating each piece from an idea of color, design or what moves me at the moments of creation, ending up with a surprise every time. My work is exhibited at Arcata Artisans, Highlight Gallery in Mendocino and various venues around Humboldt County. PO Box 486, Trinidad, CA 95570 677-9410 etw1@suddenlink.net WrightMosaics.com
Beti Webb Trauth Multi-faceted Artist
Photographer for individuals, newspapers, magazines and websites. Feature writer and theatre reviewer. Actress, singer, director and producer. Private acting coach. 840-0111 Lightpow@arcatanet.com
Alicia Tredway
Oil, Pastel and Watercolor
I enjoy plain air painting as well as studio work. My focus and fascination with painting, be it landscape, still life or figure is about how light is influencing the scene. 247-3263 Alicia@saber.net AliciaTredway.com
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