Authors of Our Own Destiny by Joe Scarpa
Joe Scarpa's "Big Book" when it was first installed in 2009
Artist: Joe Scarpa
Title: Authors of Our Own Destiny
Materials: Steel, stainless steel, cast iron, copper, paint
Year: 2010
Location: North Natomas Public Library, 2500 New Market Dr. Sacramento, CA 95835
About the Big Book
When Artist Joe Scarpa created Authors Of Our Own Destiny, he did so with the intention that artists would use this canvas to show their work - and that the art would engage the community in conversation.
Over the more than 15 years the Big Book has been here, it has done just that. A new sign up system will help artists know when the book is available to paint and allow each work time to be viewed and appreciated by the public. Follow the QR code or visit Sacramento City Council District 1 Representative Lisa Kaplan's Webpage for more information.
Register for Your Turn to Paint the Big Book
One of the first paintings in the Big Book, January 2010
New Procedure for Painting the Big Book
Go to distric1@cityofsacramento.org or scan the QR code to register