Humboldt Arts Council facts for kids
The Humboldt Arts Council (HAC) is an organization in Humboldt County, California, USA. It helps people enjoy and learn about art. The council is based at the Morris Graves Museum of Art.
The Humboldt Arts Council started in 1966. It became a non-profit group in 1971. Its main goal is to create chances for artists. It also helps with art education. The council makes art available to everyone through fun programs. These programs often include different cultures.
The council is the biggest art group in Humboldt County. It works with artists, other art groups, and schools. This helps make art more available. It also shows how important art is for personal growth and community life. The council wants art to be a part of homes, schools, businesses, and government in Humboldt County. It leads efforts to support the rich art history of California's North Coast.
In 1987, the Humboldt Arts Council became a partner for the California Arts Council. It also became the local representative for the California State Summer School for the Arts Program.
In 1996, the City of Eureka offered the Humboldt Arts Council a special building. This was the historic 1904 Carnegie Library building. It was going to be torn down. The old Carnegie Library had been a symbol of community pride for over 100 years. The council started a campaign to raise money. They collected $1.5 million from the community, foundations, and companies.
In 1999, the council began fixing up the old Carnegie building. They turned it into a regional art museum and art center. On January 1, 2000, the Humboldt Arts Council and the community celebrated. They opened the Morris Graves Museum of Art (MGMA). They called it a "Century of Service" to the community.
Morris Graves Museum of Art
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Morris Graves Museum of Art
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| Location | 636 F St., Eureka, California |
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| Area | 0.3 acres (0.12 ha) |
| Built | 1902 |
| Architect | Evans, Knowles & Trarver, B.C.; Foster, Ambrose |
| Architectural style | Classical Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 86000101 |
| Added to NRHP | January 23, 1986 |
The Morris Graves Museum of Art is named after Morris Graves. He was a famous painter. He also helped start the Northwest School of Art. Before he passed away in 2001, he gave a lot of his own art to the museum. He also allowed the museum to use his name. This helped create the museum.
The museum is located in the old Eureka Carnegie Library building. This library was the first Carnegie Library finished in California in 1904. The museum is part of the North American Reciprocal Museums program. This means members can visit other museums for free or at a discount.
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