Founded in 1998 by Humboldt State University (HSU), First Street Gallery blends educational curriculum and student involvement with service to the local community. First Street Gallery organizes and presents exhibitions with a special focus on contemporary art and receives over 24,000 visitors a year.





Eureka WaterfrontFirst Street Gallery is located in the historic Old Town waterfront district of Eureka, California. Situated 7 miles from the main Humboldt State campus, First Street Gallery extends HSU’s nationally recognized learning environment into the heart of California’s North Coast community. The gallery stimulates community awareness of the visual arts through exposure to art exhibitions and art forms previously unavailable to this region. As a community resource First Street Gallery creates innovative, new partnerships, develops local arts education initiatives, and contributes to regional economic growth in the arts and culture sector. The gallery’s exhibitions and public programs also highlight the work of distinguished faculty, alumni, students, visiting and regional artists.

Tuesday-Sunday, noon-5
closed Mondays