1. Performance Series

For 39 years, DNACA has been bringing five top-quality, nationally- and internationally-known performing arts groups each season to Crescent City.

2. Residency Activities

Not only do these performing artists give public performances, but they go into the schools and the community to give workshops, master classes, assemblies, and lectures/demos.

3. Courtesy Seats

Generous donations from local businesses and individuals make it possible to pass out free DNACA performance tickets to the developmentally disabled, mental health, substance abuse clients, and others who would not usually be able to attend.

4. Arts in Education

Each year, qualified local artists go into the Del Norte County K-8 schools to give workshops in a variety of arts media, including watercolor, paper collage, poetry writing, fiber arts, storytelling (American Indian and North Coast Tales), percussion demonstration, contemporary guitar, and more.

5. Art in Public Places

Rotating art shows organized by DNACA brighten the walls of the County Courthouse and the Crescent City Airport, giving local regional artists a chance to exhibit their work and residents a chance to view it. Once a year, usually from November to January, DNACA hosts a Juried Multimedia Exhibition at the Courthouse. Once a year, DNACA also hosts an “Art by Veterans” exhibit of works created by local veterans and their family members.

8. Arts Calendars & Information

Arts and cultural event opportunities are highlighted in the “Arts Scene” in the Del Norte Triplicate and Curry Coastal Pilot as well as in the Community Arts Calendar on our web site, dnaca.net.

9. Poetry Out Loud

This poetry memorization and recitation program is held each year for high school students. Students study classical and modern poetry in the classroom, memorize poetry, and then present their recitations from the classroom level, through school-wide competition, at the County and State levels, and finally at the National level. This program helps students build appreciation for poetry, encourages self-expression and builds self-confidence.