Office of Arts & Culture - City of Sacramento

09/09/2026

Today is the last day to submit your application- get your application in by 11:59pm today!

The 2027 Emerging Curators Fellowship application is now open! This is a year-long funded opportunity, where one fellow will produce and mount two exhibitions (each on view for 4 months) with the support of a curatorial mentor. This program is intended to provide an opportunity to those interested in the visual arts curatorial field, but may not have easy access to funding, locations, or other resources. Read the guidelines and access the application here: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/ccs/oac/programs/emerging-curator-fellow

09/04/2026

Join Birds and Benches Artist Ambassador Matthew Flores for a community tile workshop. You will be able to work with clay and create tile that will be assembled to form mosaic artwork for the Birds and Benches Project. Matthew has been exploring the Birds and Benches theme through his clay tiles with the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians. You are invited to add your voice to the conversation. The final piece will be exhibited at our Birds and Benches Gallery Show in January 2027. Event is free but space is limited. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/city-of-sacramento-office-of-arts-and-culture-111372511261

08/31/2026

OAC is pleased to offer professional development scholarships to artists living within the City of Sacramento. This $100 value scholarship covers attendance for *one* approved course, class, or workshop listed on OAC's website under each instructor's page. Artists are awarded on a first come, first serve basis. There will be 450 scholarships available. Applications are now open and will remain open through September 21, 2026, unless we receive 450 applications before September 21st. Learn more on our website: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/ccs/oac/programs/professional-development

08/27/2026

Come and hear from two of Sacramento’s most talented Artist Teachers. Shonna McDaniels, founder and director of the Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum, and Shashari Kiburi, Fine Arts Instructor at Natomas Charter Performing and Fine Arts Academy talk about their own work, as well as the work they have done this year in Ms. Kiburi’s PFAA classroom. Register through our Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/city-of-sacramento-office-of-arts-and-culture-111372511261

08/12/2026

The 2027 Emerging Curators Fellowship application is now open! This is a year-long funded opportunity, where one fellow will produce and mount two exhibitions (each on view for 4 months) with the support of a curatorial mentor. This program is intended to provide an opportunity to those interested in the visual arts curatorial field, but may not have easy access to funding, locations, or other resources. Read the guidelines and access the application here: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/ccs/oac/programs/emerging-curator-fellow

08/10/2026

The City of Sacramento Office of Arts and Culture (OAC) requests proposals from qualified consultants, trainers, firms, or organizations to design and deliver high-quality professional development opportunities for representatives from Sacramento-based nonprofit arts and cultural organizations. The purpose of this initiative is to provide valuable tools and resources to strengthen organizational capacity and long-term sustainability.

Proposals can be submitted through the OAC submittable portal at saccityarts.submittable.com. Deadline to submit: August 31, 2026

08/07/2026

The City of Sacramento’s Office of Arts and Culture is accepting letters of interest from arts organizations, culture bearers, and creatives to activate 808 O Street!

Address: 808 O Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

Available Rental Spaces:
• 2,744 sq. ft. room
• 1,314 sq. ft. room

Rental fees will be charged based on days, times of usage, and frequency of use. Submit a Letter of Interest, found on the Office of Arts and Culture website, by August 30th!

Link to webpage: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/ccs/oac/oac-creative-spaces

Direct Link to letter of interest form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/vw0mdX7Tcq

07/15/2026

Join Artist Ambassador Shonna McDaniels for a fun, hands-on workshop celebrating the beautiful birds and native plants of the Natomas basin through fiber craft. Shonna will guide you through the process.

The Ohio Star quilt block is one of the most popular and frequently used blocks in quilting. It was a popular block amongst pioneer quilters because it was an introduction to QST's (quarter square triangles) and it allowed the quilter to use lots of scraps and create a stunning and unique block.

The Ohio Star block is rich in history and has been around since the early 1800's. Like a lot of blocks, it's known by a few other names - Variable Star, Eastern Star and Western Star, depending on it's geographical location or time period.

Located at One Natomas Farmers Market, July 25th from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM with Shonna Mcdaniels, 2501 New Market Dr, Sacramento, CA 95835

Check out the Birds and Benches events coming up on our Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/city-of-sacramento-office-of-arts-and-culture-111372511261

07/10/2026

Calling all nature lovers and craft enthusiasts! Ever wanted to design a custom sanctuary for your favorite feathered friends? Come hang out with us at the Natomas Farmers Market and learn about the amazing birds and plants that call the Natomas basin home.
Craft your own bird haven and take it to go!

Join Artist Ambassador Heather Hogan for a fun, hands-on workshop celebrating the beautiful birds and native plants of the Natomas basin. In this creative session, you’ll collage a beautiful habitat for your favorite bird, then learn how to heat-press your unique design onto a durable, zippered tote bag. It’s free, it’s fun, and you walk away with a custom accessory you created yourself!

Located at One Natomas Farmers Market, July 18th from 9 AM to 12PM with Heather Hogan.

Check out the Birds and Benches events coming up on our Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/city-of-sacramento-office-of-arts-and-culture-111372511261

06/18/2026

Who: Artist Ambassador Shonna McDaniels
What: D1 Birds and Benches Artist Ambassador Presentation
When: Thursday, June 24, 2026, 12:00pm-1:30pm
Where: Online/virtual

Come and meet Artist, Curator, and Activist and Artist Ambassador Shonna McDaniels. As a practicing artist, mentor, and Executive Director of the Sojourner Truth African American Heritage Museum, the influence of Shonna McDaniels is felt throughout the Sacramento Art Community. Shonna will talk about her work and her thoughts on the importance of connecting with nature.

The Birds and Benches project in North Natomas has partnered with the Natomas Charter Performing and Fine Arts Academy as one of our Community Care Holder groups. Artist and mentor Shonna McDaniels is their Artist Ambassador, helping them with sharing their mission and highlighting the importance of connections with the natural world. These discussions will help inspire and inform our Bench Artists as they create their designs. Link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/city-of-sacramento-office-of-arts-and-culture-111372511261