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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

06/11/2026

Who: Artist Ambassador Matthew Flores
What: D1 Birds and Benches Artist Ambassador Artist Presentation
When: Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 12:00pm- 1:30pm
Where: Online/virtual

Matthew Flores has been working with the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians for several months now. He has held workshops with the Tribe and together they have built a relationship around this theme of Birds and Benches in Natomas. Come hear how Matthew’s project is progressing, and the lessons he is learning along the way.

The Birds and Benches project in North Natomas has partnered with the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians as one of our Community Care Holder groups. Ceramicist Matthew Flores is their Artist Ambassador, helping them with sharing their mission and work in the region. 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

06/04/2026

Who: Artist Ambassador Michele McCormick and Special Guest Ben Graber from the Sac Audubon Society
What: D1 Birds and Benches Artist Ambassador Creative Workshop
When: Saturday, June 13, 2026, 8:00am-12:00pm
Where: (Meet up at) One Natomas Farmer’s Market, N Natomas Regional Park, 2501 New Market Dr, Sacramento, CA 95835

Join us for a guided Birding Field Trip. Artist Ambassador Michele McCormick will share Photography Tips and Sacramento Audubon Field Trip Leader Ben Graber will guide the group through the avian habitats and roosting grounds. Novice and expert birders alike are invited to join this local birding expedition.

The Birds and Benches project in North Natomas has partnered with the Sacramento Audubon as one of our Community Care Holder groups. Photographer Michel McCormick is their Artist Ambassador, helping them with sharing their mission and highlighting the avian abundance of the North Natomas Regional Park. These discussions will help inspire and inform our Bench Artists as they create their designs. Link to OAC's Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/city-of-sacramento-office-of-arts-and-culture-111372511261

06/01/2026

Thank you to everyone who came to the exhibition opening last Friday, and to all the artists for their performances and talks! “Liquid Memories,” curated by OAC’s 2026 Emerging Curator , is now on view at City Hall until September 24. Open Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm.

05/21/2026

Artist Ambassador Ene Osteraas-Constable will present her ongoing work with the Wilton Rancheria. They are inviting the community to accompany them on a journey of curiosity and inspiration as they explore the Birds and Benches theme as it relates to Ene's art and the values and traditions of the Rancheria.

Ene is passionate about creating art that fosters interrelationships between people, place and nature, nurturing environmental stewardship and conservation. She has created ecologically oriented artworks nationwide, working with an array of public parks, wilderness areas, botanical gardens, and green spaces. Link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/city-of-sacramento-office-of-arts-and-culture-111372511261

Who: D1 Birds and Benches Artist Ambassador Ene Osteraas-Constable
What: D1 Birds and Benches Artist Ambassador presentation
When: Thursday, May 28, 2026, 12:00pm-1:30pm
Where: Online/Virtual

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915 I Street
Sacramento, CA
95814

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Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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