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Arts in Service 2026
November 4, 5, and 7, in recognition of Veterans Day on the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Arts in Service invites veteran artists, musicians, educators, and service providers to co-develop and implement programming that centers the capacity of art practice and appreciation to deepen understanding of America’s relationship to war, service, and civic responsibility while exploring the meaning of “Continuing Service.”
Presented by Cal Poly Humboldt, Humboldt College Corps, College of the Redwoods, and American Legion Arcata Post 274
Event Schedule
All events are free and open to the public
Wednesday Nov. 4
Dinner & Discussion
4:45 - 7 p.m.
Arcata Veterans Memorial Building (1425 J Street, Arcata)
Panel discussion featuring veterans speaking on topics of continuing service, followed by dinner and an afterparty until 9 p.m., featuring Americana, country, and blues trio Idle Spurs.
Thursday, Nov. 5
Philosophy Forum Keynote
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
The Great Hall, College Creek Community Center, Room 260 (1 Rossow St, Arcata)
“Hope for our Republic: Exploring the Philosophical Foundations of the American Experiment”
with Dr. Andrew Fiala, Professor of Philosophy at CSU Fresno.
Saturday, Nov. 7
Arts in Service Fair
12 - 4 p.m.
Laurel Drive and Balabanis Art Quad, Cal Poly Humboldt
Veteran artists and organizations, music, food, kids activities, and a volunteer fair. Celebrating veterans, community service, and the arts on America’s 250th.
12 p.m.: Welcome comments, land acknowledgement and opening drum ceremony
1 p.m.: Band: Banjo Makes Three
1 - 3:30 p.m.: Drop-in cup-making for veterans and their families
2 p.m: Cidermill String Band
3:30 p.m.: Closing drum ceremony