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Playhouse Arts: Mission and Purpose  Playhouse Arts has been implementing its mission to build community through the arts in Arcata since 2006. It has established, coordinated, funded, promoted and supported a performing arts venue, arts events, education, and community engagements — prioritizing goals such as “accessible to all” and “always pay the artists.”  In previous […]

G Street Bridge Mural

In the spring of 2021, a committee of artists, city employees, and HSU staff and students got together. Their goal was to envision a project that aimed to inspire the community to build bridges and work together to create social justice, environmental health, and economic prosperity for all. What came to pass was a community […]

Art and the Environment: Keeping the Giant Jolly

As a partnership between artist and scientist, Playhouse Arts coordinated the collaboration of many minds to create art installations in the Creamery District highlighting the unique ecosystem of the Jolly Giant Creek. Over the past year, James Hildebrandt has designed and created two 14 foot stainless steel sculptures. Working with the City of Arcata, the […]

Art on the Fence

Playhouse Arts and JustArts present ART ON THE FENCE, an outdoor exhibition of BIPOC and White Community Artists, putting down paint in times of change. Laura Muñoz, Project Coordinator As part of the Round Story, a multi-year project which uses the arts to encourage dialogues about racial equity, social justice and our changing demographics,  Art on the Fence is an inclusive expression of […]

Togetherness Project

Anna Oneglia, Tuesday Tumbleweed, & The Arcata Playhouse present The Togetherness Project, with the goal of uniting people in these unique and isolating times.  The postcard, designed by local artist Anna Oneglia, can be hand colored by you and displayed in the front window of your home or business as a symbol of connection. Postcards are printed […]

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