With support from the California Arts Council, Black Humboldt will further the reach and curation of Arts programming “Arts For Black & Brown Bodies”. Arts for Black and Brown Bodies is a series that explores Black and Brown bodies within art forms society doesn’t normally attribute to Black culture and community. The series works to create art and culture in non-traditional spaces for BIPOC identities. The series includes art sessions led by BIPOC artists. The goals of this program is to provide representation within an area that it is normally lacking, create safe spaces and expose Black and Brown identities to resources they normally feel excluded from. Funds will be used to support Black Humboldt’s Art Fellow as a program lead and BIPOC artists to perform and lead workshops and sessions.
Arts & Culture Programming – visual arts exhibitions, performance showcases, cultural festivals, and educational lectures focused on Black and Brown contributions to arts and culture. Uses creativity as a tool for wellness, expression, and community building.
Public Installations & Exhibitions: Features visual storytelling, history-sharing, and cultural education in public spaces (e.g., libraries, schools, museums).
Community Events & Celebrations- Intentional social gatherings designed to cultivate connection, joy, and solidarity among local Black and Brown residents.
Leadership Development & Community Advocacy- Programs designed to develop leadership among Black and Brown individuals in Humboldt, with a focus on equity, representation, and civic engagement. Network-building initiatives connecting local grassroots organizers and BIPOC-led groups to share resources and strengthen community infrastructure.
Media, Storytelling & Archiving- Platforms that highlights local Black and Brown experiences, creative work, and issues impacting the community.
Community Support & Healing Spaces- A culturally grounded support initiative for Black and Brown individuals new to the region, helping them navigate Humboldt and build connections. Events, dialogues, and workshops that provide support for intergenerational trauma, identity exploration, and collective care.
Economic Empowerment- Through vendor markets, grants, and visibility at events. Paid opportunities, fellowships, and capacity-building for creatives, organizers, and culture bearers within the diaspora.

