As with events worldwide, the Eureka Street Art Festival was impacted by the pandemic the past two years. ESAF organizers maintained the momentum by offering virtual tours and live streaming. For 2022, celebrating the artist’s work on the final day returns as an important event component. “For many attendees, the Block Party is the primary way to engage,” Jenna Catsos said. “It’s the classic type of festival people expect but enhanced by artists displaying their craft.” More than 100 vendors, including a variety of food offerings, will be available, as will live music. “It’s hard to compare to previous years because our world has changed,” Catsos said. “The first year we had close to 10,000 people attend, and the second year, downtown, they numbered around 15,000.” For those who can’t attend the festival, the lasting nature of public art makes the murals a year-round attraction. “We love seeing more interest in the existing murals,” she said. “Most visitors come to see the redwoods and don’t know about the murals. The artwork is another part of Eureka to explore.”