NEWS

February 2024 - Libby Palmquist Fiber Arts Scholarship, Spring Residency, Plays by Edward Albee, Kaari Wallerich Residency, and more

The Flood

January was a wet month. On Jan. 2, more than 4 inches of rain fell over a 24 hour period, causing Freshwater Creek to overflow into the adjacent field. The flood came up to 4 feet in some areas. By late afternoon the current was so strong we had to suspend canoe rides for hours. Miraculously (and consistently) the road was clear by the following morning. Most of us enjoyed a day off. Some had an adventurous canoe ride to talk about at work or school. That’s Calder ferrying a group to shore. On January 31 it flooded again for a few hour. We are all fine here. We have canoe trips to talk about!

Open call to Artists
Closing February 15

Creekside Arts invites you to apply for our Spring Residency Program Where literary, visual, and performing artists come together to reflect, create and explore in a supportive natural setting, surrounded by redwood forest. Collaboration and community engagement encouraged.

Important Dates:Application Deadline: February 15th
Confirmation: March 1st
Deposit of $750 due: March 15th
Remaining Fee of $750 due: May 15th
Questions: info@creeksidearts.org

Apply

Residency Scholarship for Fiber Artist

Residency scholarships  available for Fiber/Textile Artists through the Libby Palmquist Fiber Arts Endowment.

For more information contact: info@creeksidearts.org

Apply

Our current artist in residence Kaari Wallerich

 Besides spending 5 or more hours a day painting, Kaari joined  neighborhood gatherings and art discussions with local artists in our BAAM group. She culminated her residency with an open studio event.

Kaari: I am grateful for my time at Creekside Arts. I sought an immersive experience and time to reflect on my creative process, which is exactly what transpired! The Creekside Arts community was welcoming and supportive throughout. The studio, in particular, was so inspiring, located in a lush, wooded setting. I painted daily and came away with a much clearer focus and sense of purpose with my work. 

SELF-GUIDED RESIDENCY/RETREATS
  • Available throughout the year for periods of 2 weeks or more
  • Includes fully equipped living quarters and studio work-spaces
  • Starting at $500 per week
contact info@creeksidearts.org for more information

Mark Your Calendar

The American Dream and The Zoo Story
at Exit Theater
EVERY WEEKEND IN MAY

Creekside Arts is proud to announce another collaboration with Exit Theatre in Arcata. During the month of May Creekside Arts will present two classic Edward Albee plays at Exit Theatre. The American Dream and Zoo Story will make for an exciting evening of thought provoking theatre. Mark your calendar now for a weekend in May.  Exit Theatre has limited seating so when tickets go on sale purchase yours early.

Creekside in Bloom
at Creekside Arts, Freshwater
MOTHER’s DAY MAY 12


Save the date and bring your mom!
Art, music, performances, ceramics, food, wine.

Ongoing

Writers’ Group

Creekside Arts Writer’s Group meets every two weeks. The sharing of good writing, whether it be poetry, short story or the novel, is their goal. Sharing good conversation and good food is a welcomed bonus. To learn more: jh2@humboldt.edu

BAAM
Because Art Always Matters

Save the date and bring your mom!
Art, music, performances, ceramics, food, wine.

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OUR MISSION

Creekside Arts is  designed and created to bring together artistic residencies, workshops and performances. Our goal is to create an environment in which creative artists and audiences interact in a positive and structured way to learn from and inform each other and then bring that learning into the larger Humboldt community. To that end Creekside Arts is committed to equity and welcomes people from diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences.