Pastels on the Plaza
An Annual Fundraiser for Northcoast Children’s Services
First Saturday in October on the Arcata Plaza
Since 1987, Northcoast Children’s Services has partnered with local sponsors and artists to transform the sidewalks of the Arcata Plaza into a colorful art gallery on the first Saturday in October.
Pastels on the Plaza is a benefit for Northcoast Children’s Services where businesses & other sponsors are invited to purchase a square of sidewalk to be transformed into a work of art by local artists willing to donate their time and creativity to this unique community event.
Proceeds from this event help fund our Preschool and Family Services that extend to over 800 children and families in Humboldt and Del Norte Counties annually.
Businesses and Artists Can Register Online!
![chalk drawing of northcoast children's services logo](https://ncsheadstart.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/4.jpg)
![icon of a child playing](https://ncsheadstart.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/favicon-1.png)
Info for Businesses
Learn more about sponsoring a square and register for this year’s event online!
![icon of a child playing](https://ncsheadstart.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/favicon-1.png)
Info for Artists
Learn more about how to be a part of this fun event that benefits NCS! Register online for free.
![chalk art sponsored by Finnish Country Sauna and Tubs at Pastels on the Plaza annual fundraiser in Arcata](https://ncsheadstart.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/PastelsPlaza-cafe-mokka.jpg)
![chalk art sponsored by Cypress Grove Chevre at Pastels on the Plaza annual fundraiser in Arcata](https://ncsheadstart.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/PastelsPlaza-cypressgrove.jpg)
![chalk art by Sarah Browning sponsored by Heartbead at Pastels on the Plaza annual fundraiser in Arcata](https://ncsheadstart.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/PastelsPlaza-heartbead.jpg)
![Pastels on the Plaza artwork sponsored by KHUM](https://ncsheadstart.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/PastelsPlaza-khum.jpg)
![chalk art sponsored by Murphy's Market at Pastels on the Plaza annual fundraiser in Arcata](https://ncsheadstart.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/murphys-1024x768.jpg)
![chalk art sponsored by Sun Valley Floral Farm at Pastels on the Plaza annual fundraiser in Arcata](https://ncsheadstart.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/PastelsPlaza-sun-valley.jpg)
The History of Pastels on the Plaza
Come on out and help us chalk it up for kids!
Pastels on the Plaza 2023 is Underwritten by:
For additional information regarding Pastels on the Plaza, please contact:
Rodney Oien
Executive Director
707-825-1313
Lindsey Jones-Ziegler
Event Coordinator
707-825-1326