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Nurturing, Promoting and Investing in the Arts of the North-Coast

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The Ink People Center for the Arts "Weaving the Arts into the Fabric of Community" Founded in 1979, We serve artists and the community by:

* Encouraging excellence in the showing, teaching, and making of art.
* Exploring the boundaries of art and culture.
* Helping develop community-generated arts and cultural programs.
* Co-marketing for businesses and institutions that support the arts

11/02/2026

The Ink People Artists’ Challenge has returned!

Participating artists will make 15 new works of art in one of four size categories during the month of November, to be displayed in a show at Arts Alive in December. 3"x5", 5"x7", 8"x10" or 11"x14". Sign up by Thursday, November 5th!

This year, the smallest size category can include small free-standing sculptures! (up to a 3"x5" or 4"x4" base, no more than 8" tall)

Artists must create fifteen individual works of art in the chosen size category. No storyboards, triptychs, etc... each piece must be complete by itself. Any medium is allowed, as long as it can be safely displayed in the gallery. Registration closes on November 5th at 11:59pm.

The working period will be the month of November. The show will open during Arts Alive on December 5th and will be on view for the month of December. Participants have the opportunity to volunteer as a gallery greeter during Ink People open hours.

All artwork will be priced by size:
3"x5" - $24 each
5"x7" - $45 each
8"x10" - $60 each
11"x14" - $75 each
If sold, 70% will go to the artist and 30% will go towards supporting the Ink People.

The show is for Ink People members only. Visit our website to become a member.
Registration form link in our bio. Your $10 registration fee supports our ongoing work in arts and culture. However if you are in need of a fee waiver, or have any questions about the challenge, please email [email protected]

Flyer background by Natalie Rose. Photos from 2025 Artists’ Challenge. 1: Mir de Silva 2: Loreta Flemingaite 3: Larooooo

10/30/2026

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10/29/2026

Dreams in Motion, Arts Alive November 7th, 6pm - 9pm at the Ink People 535 5th St. Eureka.

Over the past 9 months, 20 Ink People DreamMaker Projects have gathered to expand their skills as community connectors through the Movement Building Series. This art exhibition will reflect the synergistic partnerships & strategic skill-sharing they have forged. Join us for the Arts Alive reception with art activities, speakers, & performances!

Free workshops will lead up to the reception! Sign up at the link in our bio.

2:30 - 3:30pm
Healthy Multicultural Exchange in Humboldt with Art. Representation. Culture.
Join multicultural heritage advocate Aundrea All’Love Stuckey for an interactive workshop on building deep, cross-cultural relationships in Humboldt County. Moving beyond surface-level interactions, this session explores real experiences of navigating, coexisting, & thriving alongside diverse cultural communities. Attendees will dive into a shared dialogue to examine their own cultural journeys, laying the groundwork for intentional, healthy multicultural exchange as our region evolves.

3:30 - 4:15pm
Storytelling Workshop with Seans’ Shadows.
Sean has been a professional storyteller for 40 years specializing in story around animals & mystical themes from around the world. session will include a story told by sean and a discussion of the skills needed to tell a captivating tale including a group workshop exchanging stories, key elements to remembering, props, including possibilities of using musical instruments your own voice sound effects, where to find stories, key factors in creating an environment to expand & creating a great listening experience including audience participation.

4:30 - 5:30pm
Water Moves Us with Vital Stories
Join Vital Stories for a gentle workshop of easy somatic movement & poetry, following water through the body, a river, & the ocean, & letting its rhythms guide our imaginations. We’ll also explore how we flow & express ourselves in community, & we’ll create a “water” movement & poetry piece with our findings to share during Arts Alive (right after the workshop). No experience needed. Bring a notebook.

📸: Moloney Media

10/28/2026

Save the Date for the Ink People Winter Art Market!

On Saturday, December 19th and Sunday, December 20th local artisans will gather at the Ink People to offer their wares and spread holiday cheer! Keep an eye out for vendor applications coming soon.

10/27/2026

Celebrate the season this Friday with D.I.Y. Art + Ecology at the Ink People!

Decorate pumpkin sugar cookies, all supplies provided- just bring your imagination!

5:30pm Friday, October 30th at Ink People, 535 5th St. Eureka

RSVP at bit.ly/DIY-ART2026

10/21/2026

Have you signed up for a workshop yet? Welcome in wonder at the new Ink People building. Here are some of our upcoming activities, RSVP link in bio!

Full workshop descriptions can be found in our previous posts.

10/21/2026

Free Collage Art & Keychain Workshop!

November 2nd from 11am - 3pm at the Old Town Ink Lab, 212 G St. Suite 103 Eureka

Join us for a mixed media collage workshop! Make wearable art - collage art - and/or a keychain to take home or leave in our keychain library.

Please bring a trinket or two with you for fun! Any collage materials you'd like to bring are welcome.

10/20/2026

Thank you to our wonderful community for celebrating this special moment with us!

10/20/2026

RSVP for the Welcome Wonder Workshops! Link in our bio. Activities are free & will range from 1 - 2 hours each. Located at 535 5th St. Eureka.
Check our previous post for information on today & Wednesday’s workshops!

Thursday, October 22nd
10AM ‘Halloween Crafts for Kids & Families’ with *kids in the hive*
Create fun spiders & bats (or whatever big & little minds can think of!) with art materials & recyclables. Attend with your little on Thursday, October 22nd from 10am - 11am.

1PM ‘Demystifying Dj-ing’ with Cory, MARZ mentor
Wondering what digital DJs are actually doing when they play? We’ll discuss the role of the DJ from a holistic perspective & learn about the staple tools & techniques of playing digital music live. You’ll leave with a greater understanding & appreciation for the craft and skill of DJing.

6PM - 8PM ‘Puppet Shenanigans’ with Rainbow Connection
Spooky Crafting Party! If you already have a favorite puppet companion, bring them along for a makeover— if you don’t have one yet, create your own! Whether your new or old friend wants to be a tiny vampire, an alien or a gothic witch, this is the night to bring their wicked dreams to life! Music, snacks & materials will be provided! Bring your puppet friends & materials that inspire you!
Also at 6PM 'Spooky Improv 'with Trish
Halloween themed improv & theatre games! Join Trish for a workshop full of laughs & imagination!

Friday, October 23rd
6PM ‘Zine and Riso Party’ with Greta & Felix
Collage, learn color separation, & print on a Risograph machine!
Create your own mini magazines using collage & the program. The first part of this workshop is in the new Ink People Building 535 5th Street from 5pm to 6:30, then visit the Old Town Ink Lab at 212 G St. for hands-on Riso experience from 6:45 to 8pm on Friday the 23rd of October 2026.

Saturday, October 24th
2:30pm ‘Quilting Meeting’with Blanket Outreach Humboldt
Curious about how quilting can support community well-being? Join Blanket Outreach Humboldt for their meeting & learn more! Blanket Outreach members provide quilted and crocheted blankets to such local agencies, approximately 400 blankets are distributed annually.

Address

535 5th Street
Eureka, CA
95501

Telephone

+17074428413

Website

http://inkpeople.org/

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