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Published September 11Professional development scholarships available for Sacramento artists
Artists living in the city of Sacramento can apply for a scholarship to attend an eligible professional development course, class or workshop. The City of Sacramento’s Office of Arts and Culture is offering 450 scholarships valued at $100 each. Applications will be accepted…
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Published September 11City seeks artist for public art project at Martin Luther King Jr. Library
Professional artists are invited to apply to design and fabricate a public artwork at the renovated Martin Luther King Jr. Library in south Sacramento. The City of Sacramento’s Office of Arts and Culture, through its Art in Public Places (APP) program, has issued a request for…
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Published August 26Join ‘Threads of Belonging’ mural celebration on Aug. 31
Community members are invited to celebrate the completion of a new handwoven mural reflecting the textile traditions of Palestinian, Filipino and Hmong communities on Aug. 31 in south Sacramento. The mural celebration will take place from 10–11 a.m. at the Valley Hi–North Laguna…
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Published May 29City Hall exhibit showcases artists inspired by Sacramento waterways
Visitors to City Hall can now experience a new art exhibit exploring water as a source of memory, creativity and connection in Sacramento. Curated by the City’s Emerging Curator Fellow Lorena Rodríguez, the exhibit “Liquid Memories: An Ode to the Waters of Sacramento” is on…
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Published May 21City of Sacramento names Ty Smith as new City Historian
A new chapter is beginning at the Center for Sacramento History. Ty Smith will begin serving as Sacramento’s new City Historian on June 1, bringing more than two decades of experience in public history, museum leadership, interpretation and education through his work with…
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Published April 24Relaunched platform connects schools with arts education providers across the region
Schools and youth programs can now access the relaunched artlook® Sacramento, an online platform that connects them with local arts education providers. The platform, updated by the City’s Office of Arts and Culture, features enhanced support to Sacramento’s growing arts…