With support from the California Arts Council, Flockworks brings weekly art learning to all 430 3rd to 5th grade children, strengthens arts for 430 k-2 children and works with teachers to integrate art deeply into the curriculum of the Fort Bragg Unified School District located on the rural Mendocino Coast. CAC supported Artists will engage children in art learning that encompasses essential skills, concepts and creative thinking and help teachers integrate art into the broader curriculum.
Flockworks delivers a range of arts-based programs that promote creativity, community engagement, and equitable access to the arts, particularly in underserved rural areas. Our core programs include:
In-School Art Education: We partner with local school districts to provide hands-on visual arts instruction during the school day, integrating creativity into core learning and expanding access to arts education for all students.
Kudos and ASSETs After-School Programs: Serving over 500 students daily in Fort Bragg, we operate high-quality, grant-funded after-school programs across elementary, middle, and high school campuses. These programs provide academic support, diverse enrichment activities (including arts, STEM, music, and wellness), and a safe, engaging space for youth. Flockworks manages both state and federal grants to ensure compliance, sustainability, and alignment with expanded learning priorities.
Camp Flockworks: A full-day summer program that combines art, nature, physical activity, and project-based learning in an affordable, inclusive environment for local youth.
Cobalt Art Gallery: Flockworks manages the Cobalt Art Gallery in downtown Fort Bragg, offering a vibrant space for community engagement through art. The gallery hosts single-artist shows, collaborative exhibits, and provides free or affordable public programming—creating opportunities for local artists while ensuring accessibility for all members of the community.
Community Arts & Public Projects: We coordinate mural projects, community art events, and collaborative workshops that bring people together, celebrate local culture, and promote civic engagement through creative expression.
Support for Artists & Educators: Flockworks offers professional development, partnership opportunities, and creative space for local artists and educators, helping to grow the region’s cultural capacity and build sustainable creative careers.
These programs work together to ensure that creativity is a vibrant and accessible part of daily life in our community.

