Eureka Street Art Festival announces mural locations

The sixth annual Eureka Street Art Festival will be spreading color along U.S. Highway 101 and Broadway from July 30 to Aug. 5. A block party will be held Aug. 5 from noon to 6 p.m. under the Samoa Bridge.

The festival is partnering with Caltrans again to expand its reach throughout this stretch of town. Currently murals are being planned for these wall locations (and more): Humboldt Trim Company Alley Wall, 230 Fourth St.; Humboldt Trim Company, 230 Fourth St.; MOCA, 210 Fourth St.; Hubbards German Auto, 235 W. Grant St.; Synapsis, 1675 Union St.; Coast Guard Park Pump House Utility Box, 1800 Broadway; City Corp Yard, 945 W. 14th St.; 101 retaining wall, Broadway and Hawthorne streets; two light pole retaining walls, Broadway and Vigo streets; Pure Water Spas, 3750 Broadway; STIL corner wall, 2840 Broadway; STIL alley wall, 2940 Broadway; 101 retaining wall, South Broadway; Carpet Depot, 4485 Broadway; and Park and Ride ground mural, Herrick Avenue.

This year, artists from around the world and around the corner are being invited to help beautify this stretch of Eureka. Participating artists will be announced in the next month.

Big murals are expensive, and festival organizers are seeking community sponsors and donors. To get involved, email [email protected].

The Eureka Street Art Festival's mission is to create intentional, accessible art that enlivens public spaces, stimulates community revitalization and attracts visitors to Eureka. Excess funds raised by the festival will go toward the maintenance of existing public art throughout the city. The Eureka Street Art Festival is a DreamMaker Project of the Ink People Center for the Arts.

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