The Eureka Street Art Festival has announced a new project: the “Slugs of Eureka.”
During this summer’s festival, larger-than-life ceramic banana slugs will be installed throughout the city.
Festival organizers are working with local ceramic artists Shannon Sullivan and Jessica Swan to bring this idea to life, and want to install as many banana slugs as possible.
The public can help the festival bring more banana slugs to Eureka by sponsoring a slug for $500. Sponsors will be recognized as “Slug Sponsors” on the festival website, in social media, in the program and on a map of the slugs. For more information, go to www.eurekastreetartfestival.com/slugs.
Businesses and organizations are also being sought to host these semi-permanent banana slugs on their buildings. Email eurekastreetartfestival@gmail.com for more information.
The Eureka Street Art Festival’s mission is to create intentional, accessible art that enlivens public spaces, stimulates community revitalization and attracts visitors to Eureka. Excess funds raised by the festival will go toward the maintenance of existing public art throughout the city.