Ingrid Nickelsen was not originally from Humboldt County but her legacy here is strong in her landscape paintings capturing the raw beauty of rivers, creeks and wilderness areas both familiar and remote. It is also alive in the estate Nickelsen bequeathed to help nurture local women artists after her death in 2005. Since 2007, the […]
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Community Icon Muriel Dinsmore Dies at 89
Muriel Dinsmore, a tireless supporter of myriad community causes — from the arts to historic preservation to education — died this week. She was 89. Born in Eureka just before the stock market crash of 1929, Dinsmore grew up in Rio Dell and was well-known for the decade she spent as editor of the Times-Standard’s […]
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Attention Starving Artists
Just because van Gogh died in penury and obscurity doesn’t mean you have to. For one thing, Fortuna First Friday is looking for more artists to show at a number of local businesses. Email fortunadowntown@sbcglobal.net and find a home for your masterpieces. Already got a show booked? The Humboldt Arts Council is taking grant applications […]