Creative Crosswalks in Natomas

Creative Crosswalks along Northgate Blvd. in Natomas

Map of the Gardenland . Northgate area of Sacramento open_in_full

Two Creative Crosswalks along the Northgate Blvd. Corridor in Natomas

Creative Crosswalks in Natomas Project Details

Funded through a State of California grant allocated to City Council District 3 in combination with Office of Arts and Culture (OAC) city funds, and in partnership with Slow Down Sacramento, the Sacramento Art in Public Places (APP) program has been tasked with management of District 3 Creative Crosswalks, involving two local elementary schools (Garden Valley Elementary and Smythe Academy) in the Gardenland Northgate Neighborhood of Sacramento, and important and historic area of Council District 3 and South Natomas.

Data shows that these types of creative efforts along with better education on traffic safety can have a significant positive effect on reducing auto fatalities and injuries in neighborhoods. 

The project will hire four (4) artists to work with 4th Grade students at two (2) schools to create artwork around a theme the artists will develop with the participating teachers and students.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: When does the application close?

A:  Applications close August 18, 2025 at 11:59pm. Please do NOT wait until the last minute to upload documents.

 

Q:  Where can I find more information and apply?

A:  The full RFQ and application are located on the Office of Arts and Culture Submittable page and can be accessed via the link below.

 

Q;  Will there be an informaiton session?

A:  Yes. The information session is planned for Wendesday, August 6, 2025 at 5:30pm. You may register at the link below.

 

Q:  Can I apply for both Teaching Artist and Design Artist?

A:  Yes. However, you may only contract for one position.

 

Q:  Do I need a teaching credential to apply?

A:  No. However, artists working on school sites will need a Livescan fingerprint documentation.

Creative Crosswalks Prelinimary Timeline

CREATIVE CORSSWALKS IN NATOMAS PRELIMINARY PROJECT TIMELINE

July 2025                                        Launch RFQ

August 6th , 2025                          Information Session via Zoom (Recorded)

August 18th, 2025                         Deadline for submission to RFQ

September 15th, 2025               Selection Panel meets to select artists

September 22nd, 2025             Artists notified

October 2025                                 Contract and supplier paperwork completed

October 2025                                 Artists begin meetings with teachers and design development

February 2026                               Design Artists present design concepts

March 2026                                    Student Exhibition and Public Design display

April 2026                                      Community Paint Day Event

May 2026                                       Crosswalk Installation

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