As part of the Community Mural Sacramento program hosted by the city’s Office of Arts and Culture , Sacramentans are invited to join in on four free events allowing them to paint murals in their community.
Last February, the city put out a call for local artists to lead the charge in creating 10 murals across the River City. Of the 136 applicants, 39 were chosen to create the community-based art across eight districts — such as Natomas + Del Paso.
The initiative is part of the city’s ongoing “Creative Edge” plan , which aims to bring arts + culture to all areas of Sacramento.
So far, six murals have already gone up around the region:
- “Sky’s the Limit” — 1931 Arena Blvd.
- “Rythym of the Boulevard” — 1332 Del Paso Blvd.
- “Hollywood Habitat” — 4611 Freeport Blvd.
- “Common Ground” — 8355 Arroyo Vista Dr.
- “Totem” — 2450 Meadowview Rd.
- “The Mack Road Gallery” — 6666 Valley Hi Dr.
Three events are planned for May, and will feature food, vendors + live music for residents to enjoy. Paint supplies will be provided, and artists of all levels — from scribblers to DaVincis — are encouraged to join.
- 2630 Northgate Blvd. — Sun., May 1, 12-3 p.m.
- 8581 Keifer Blvd. — Sun., May 15, 12-3 p.m.
- 400 Broadway — Sun., May 29, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
A fourth event will be held at 3271 Marysville Blvd. in June, with a date to be announced in the near future.