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The Eureka Cultural Arts District (ECAD) is excited to announce the Visionary Placemaking Grant, a Large Initiative Grant dedicated to supporting impactful, long-lasting public art and cultural projects within the district. Made possible by the California Arts Council, this grant is designed to fund monuments, murals, public art installations, and initiatives that shape enduring spaces for cultural expression and community engagement.

Grant Details: 

• Pre-Application Form: This is not the official application. Please complete this pre-application first. Projects that demonstrate sustainability, meet program criteria, and have a clear path to implementation will be invited to submit the full application.
• Grant Amounts: $5,000 - $20,000
• Eligibility: Funding cannot be guaranteed until all necessary permits, site approvals, and other required elements are secured. Our team is committed to supporting applicants through the process, providing guidance and assistance as needed
• Eligibility: All proposed projects must take place within the Eureka Cultural Arts District. [Click here to view the district map.
• Submission Deadline:  This is a rolling grant application 
• Project Timeline: Grants will support projects taking place between May 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026. **However, funding may also be allocated toward larger, long-term projects—such as monuments or permanent installations —provided they have a clear timeline and demonstrate measurable progress
• Funding Use: This grant is intended for permanent or long-term public art projects and cultural spaces that contribute to the vibrancy and identity of the Eureka Cultural Arts District.

Examples of Eligible Projects:

•  Murals or large-scale public artworks that reflect the cultural diversity of our community 
•  Monuments or installations honoring heritage, history, or identity 
•  Creative placemaking initiatives that transform public spaces into artistic and cultural landmarks 
•  Permanent or semi-permanent performance spaces, galleries, or interactive art sites 
•  Public art that integrates environmental sustainability and community well-being 
•  Collaborative projects between artists, cultural leaders, and community groups
• Creative workforce development programs that provide arts-based job training or mentorship for unhoused or at-risk individuals.
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Additional Notes:

•  Projects must be free and accessible to the public. 
•  Solo exhibitions, commercial ventures, or projects without a clear community benefit will not qualify. 
•  Applicants may only submit one grant application per individual or organization. 
•  A committee of community leaders and ECAD members will evaluate all submissions. 
•  Priority will be given to projects that demonstrate strong community engagement, cultural significance, and sustainability.
   

This initiative seeks to support visionary projects that shape the cultural landscape of Eureka for years to come. We invite artists, organizations, and cultural leaders to submit proposals that inspire, uplift, and transform our shared spaces.
 

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El Distrito Cultural y de las Artes de Eureka (ECAD) se complace en anunciar la Subvención de Placemaking Visionario, una Iniciativa de Subvención de Gran Escala dedicada a apoyar proyectos de arte público y culturales impactantes y duraderos dentro del distrito. Gracias al apoyo del California Arts Council, esta subvención está diseñada para financiar monumentos, murales, instalaciones de arte público e iniciativas que den forma a espacios duraderos para la expresión cultural y la participación comunitaria.

Detalles de la Subvención:

• Formulario de presolicitud: Esta no es la solicitud oficial. Por favor, complete primero esta presolicitud. Los proyectos que demuestren sostenibilidad serán invitados a presentar la solicitud completa. 
• Montos de la subvención: $5,000 - $20,000 
•  Elegibilidad: Todos los proyectos propuestos deben llevarse a cabo dentro del Distrito Cultural y de las Artes de Eureka. [Haga clic aquí para ver el mapa del distrito.] 
• Fecha límite de presentación: Esta es una solicitud de subvención continua.
• Cronograma del proyecto: Las subvenciones apoyarán proyectos que se lleven a cabo entre el 1 de mayo de 2025 y el 30 de junio de 2026. **Sin embargo, también se podrán asignar fondos a proyectos más grandes y a largo plazo, como monumentos o instalaciones permanentes, siempre que tengan un cronograma claro y demuestren un progreso mensurable.
•  Uso de los fondos: Esta subvención está destinada a proyectos de arte público y espacios culturales permanentes o a largo plazo que contribuyan a la vitalidad e identidad del Distrito Cultural y de las Artes de Eureka.
   

Ejemplos de proyectos elegibles:

•  Murales o grandes obras de arte público que reflejen la diversidad cultural de nuestra comunidad 
•  Monumentos o instalaciones que honren la herencia, la historia o la identidad local 
•  Iniciativas de embellecimiento urbano que transformen los espacios públicos en puntos culturales y artísticos 
•  Espacios de arte y cultura permanentes o semipermanentes, como escenarios, galerías o instalaciones interactivas 
•  Proyectos de arte público que integren sostenibilidad ambiental y bienestar comunitario 
•  Proyectos colaborativos entre artistas, líderes culturales y grupos comunitarios
• Programas de desarrollo laboral creativo que brindan capacitación laboral basada en las artes o mentoría para personas sin hogar o en situación de riesgo.
   

Notas adicionales:

•  Los proyectos deben ser gratuitos y accesibles al público. 
•  No serán elegibles exposiciones individuales, proyectos comerciales o aquellos sin un claro beneficio comunitario. 
•  Cada persona u organización podrá presentar solo una solicitud de subvención. 
•  Un comité de líderes comunitarios y miembros de ECAD evaluará todas las propuestas. 
•  Se dará prioridad a los proyectos que demuestren un fuerte compromiso comunitario, relevancia cultural y sostenibilidad.
   

Esta iniciativa busca apoyar proyectos visionarios que den forma al paisaje cultural de Eureka en los próximos años. Invitamos a artistas, organizaciones y líderes culturales a presentar propuestas que inspiren, enriquezcan y transformen nuestros espacios compartidos.
 

Lost Humboldt: Promoting Humboldt County’s Art & Culture Scene

The Ink People in collaboration with the Humboldt Creative Alliance are seeking 12 artists to showcase their work as part of a "Lost Humboldt" marketing campaign. This campaign will promote the creative and cultural vibrancy of Humboldt County in order to highlight the uniqueness of our community while centering the beauty of the natural environment. Selected artists will have their work and stories featured in materials that uplift the creative sector.

Work will be in alignment with the marketing campaign theme to "Come get lost in the wilds of Humboldt County’s traditional and cutting edge arts, diverse cultures, otherworldly lore, vibrant scene, and exquisite natural beauty."

Once an artist is selected by the design review team, we will work with each artist to choose 8 images that will be used in marketing materials. These images will be used for materials such as postcards, coasters, stickers, posters, social media, website, and email promotions. The artist or culture keeper's personal story/perspective on life in Humboldt County will be included in the campaign. There is no need to create new work for this project unless the artist feels inspired to do so.  We are interested in promoting the work and vision of both traditional and contemporary artists and culture keepers. Additionally, selected artists will be interviewed and photographed as part of this campaign. This program is also intended to elevate the work and the careers of the selected artists and culture keepers. The campaign's target audiences are tourism "feeder markets" for Humboldt County, including, but not limited to, LA, the Bay Area, Redding, Portland, Ashland, Mendocino, and Nevada City.

The artist will retain ownership of their copyright while granting a license for promotional use through a licensing agreement. This will allow the selected artists to control how their work is used, while the licensee gets permission to use it for the specific purposes of this campaign.

This endeavor is supported by Measure J through the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors in order to promote economic wellbeing and resilience through the arts, culture, and tourism sector. 

If interested, please submit a portfolio or sample of your work (3-5 images), and a statement of interest. Diverse / BIPOC / underrepresented artists and culture keepers are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to culture keepers and artists who are in alignment with the values of the Ink People and the Humboldt Creative Alliance. 

The available funds are $1000 for the licensing of 8 images and an interview and photoshoot to be used across permissible platforms. Future opportunities or additional pay may be available for further development of the campaign if opportunity allows. The deadline for submissions is May 23, 2025 at 11:59pm.

If you have questions about this opportunity, please contact the Humboldt Creative Alliance Marketing Director, Erica Davie, at erica@inkpeople.org

The Humboldt Creative Alliance is a collective of artists and arts administrators promoting visibility of the arts and their impact in Humboldt County. We invite you to join us.

humboldtcreativealliance.org