1. Performance Series, with engagement activities and Courtesy Seats. These are live performances from national and international performers in a variety of forms, such as dance, music, storytelling etc. Performers often hold an engagement activity (class or workshop) with local students or community members in their area of expertise. Courtesy Seats are tickets that are provided by local businesses via donation, and offered to foster youth, shelter residents, and other “at risk” community members;
2. Arts in Education – arts workshops for k-12th grades in music, storytelling, fiber arts, visual arts, poetry, etc. provided by local teaching artists, and free tickets for students to our Performance Series concerts;
3. Art in Public Places, with agreements with Del Norte County Courthouse and our regional airport (annual Juried Art Exhibition, rotating art exhibits from local artists, and annual Veterans Art Show);
4. Offering financial support, performance and/or exhibit platforms for BIPOC and underrepresented artists.
5. Poetry Out Loud – poetry memorization and recitation program for High School students, including providing teaching artists to coach students in the classroom, culminating in a countywide poetry contest and advancment to the state championship;
6. Arts Calendars and Event Listings in local newspapers, on local radio stations, and on social media (networking with local arts organizations and galleries to promote arts-related events to the public);
7. Technical support and advice for local artists and arts organizations;
8. Community involvement (including Chamber of Commerce, the Nonprofit Alliance, and community projects such as Partnership for the Performing Arts a grassroots effort to build a performing arts center in collaboration with the Del Norte Unified School District).