Funded through the City of Sacramento’s 2% for public art ordinance, the Sacramento Office of Arts and Culture (OAC) Art in Public Places (APP) program has been tasked with management of a new Public Art Project for the newly renovated Martin Luther King, Jr. Library (MLK Library) located at 7340 24th St. Bypass in Sacramento, CA. The city is soliciting an artist to design and install public art for this library location focusing on the current public entrance to the library, now accessed through the library parking lot. The ideal envisioned proposal and artwork will be three-dimensional sculptural artwork that can be installed on one or two entrance walls leading into the main doors. While the artwork may be figurative, abstract, or non-objective in design, the artwork should speak to the theme of civil rights and may be realized as sculptural relief panels or a series of constructed panels that can be installed directly on the brick walls leading to the front door entrance. Painted murals directly on the brick are not an acceptable medium for this commission opportunity. Professional artists who specialize in sculpture, sculptural relief panels, site specific design, or environmental installations are encouraged to apply. Additional consideration will be given to artists who have prior experience with or connections to the south Sacramento area and communities.

Total Award Amount: $151,500

Deadline for Submissions: Monday, October 26, 2026 at 11:59 PM

Apply Online: https://saccityarts.submittable.com/submit

Register for Information Session Monday, October 12, 2026 from 12pm – 1pm: https://cityofsacramento-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/xNKElvcfTHGFXJBASZzp9A

Questions: app@cityofsacramento.org