With support from the CAC, the Humboldt Arts Council will continue to provide leadership to enhance the arts in Humboldt County. The HAC works in partnership with county artists, arts organizations, community groups, businesses, governments, and schools to enrich the cultural life of the community and to encourage the widespread appreciation of, support for, and involvement in the arts, specifically for underserved and marginalized communities. We present on-site and outreach programs, including exhibitions, events, and classes for youth, families, and the general public, with priority in making these programs accessible for BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and disabled community members.
A private, nonprofit arts agency, the Humboldt Arts Council was formed in 1966 to serve in a rural county with a vibrant arts community. HAC incorporated as a private, California 501©3 in 1971, became the state/local partner of the California Arts Council in 1987, and became owners and operators of the Morris Graves Museum of Art in 2000. HAC is also the owner of the Romano Gabriel Sculpture Garden in Eureka, acquired in 2012. As a lead participant in community arts planning for over five decades, HAC has contributed significantly to the current level of maturity and vitality of Humboldt arts and culture.

