Humboldt County Office of Education: Arts Education/Regional Arts Network

Arts Education

Reinvigorating Arts Education

Humboldt County Schools are rich in Visual and Performing Arts endeavors from events to education: arts specialists, artists in residence, teaching artists and general teachers integrating arts. The Visual and Performing Arts consist of Dance, Digital Media, Music, Theatre and Visual Arts. The 21st Century Learning Skills of the 4 C’s: Creativity, Communication, Collaboration, and Critical Thinking are embedded in the very nature of participating in the arts.

Beyond the research of improved brain function and academic success, the arts are intrinsic to human nature. Whether as a participant, an educator or an enthusiastic supporter, we continue to strive to bring arts to every student in Humboldt County.

Lizzy Dostal
Lizzy Dostal
Learning Specialist: Arts
707-582-2779
Jesse Wheeler
Jesse Wheeler
Learning Specialist: Arts
707-582-8332
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The Reserved SEATS Program

We are thrilled to announce the full return of the Students Engaged in the Arts Through Schools (SEATS) programs, designed to provide Humboldt County students with rich, diverse arts experiences. The Reserved SEATS program is open to all Humboldt County students and offers pre- and post-event curricula delivered by the classroom teacher.

Youth Arts Festival

Humboldt County Youth Arts Festival

The Humboldt County Youth Arts Festival (YAF) is an annual celebration of student creativity, presented in partnership with the Humboldt County Office of Education and the Humboldt Arts Council. Held in the month of March during Art Education Month, the festival showcases the work of over 300 students from across the county at the Morris Graves Museum of Art. The event features live performances and an artist reception on the first Saturday in March.

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All Region Music Festival

Formerly known as the All County Music Festival, this is a special event in which exceptional music students in 6th grade through high school from schools throughout Humboldt, Del Norte, and Mendocino counties are invited to perform together. 

Arts Education Resources