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Meet Tess Andrea: The Sacramento Voice You Need to Know

Tess Andrea is Sacramento through and through. Born at Mather Air Force base, raised on Second Saturday nights, and shaped by a city she calls...

Coordinates: Dispatch at Winn Park

Built in 1937, the historic Art Deco-style building inside of Midtown's Winn Park served as a Fire Alarm Station to dispatch emergency signals across the...

Case Study: Fremont Park Bloom Transforms a Neighborhood Park Into a Sacramento Destination

Overview Fremont Park Bloom marked its inaugural year from May 7 through June 17, 2026, as a public art experience born out of Women in...

Case Study: Midtown Second Saturday

Overview Midtown Second Saturday is Sacramento's signature monthly celebration of local artists, culinary arts, live music, and family-friendly programming, presented by Midtown Association and Sutter...

11 Reasons Why You Should Live in Midtown

Midtown isn't just a place to live. It's a neighborhood you become part of. It's knowing your barista by name, running into friends on the...

Meet Faith J. McKinnie: The Curator Turning Sacramento’s Empty Spaces Into Vibrant Experiences

Faith J. McKinnie doesn't make objects, she makes experiences. As a curator rooted in art history, institutional critique, and community care, Faith approaches every exhibition...

Meet Manuel Fernando Rios: An Artist, Educator, and Advocate for Cultural Expression

Meet Manuel Fernando Rios, a Sacramento-based artist and educator whose work bridges personal memory, Chicano history, and contemporary social issues through a rich blend of...

Meet Lin Fei Fei: The Artist Finding Beauty in the In-Between

Rooted in a childhood fascination with the elegance of high-fashion couture, Lin Fei Fei is a Sacramento-based fine art painter and gallery owner whose work...

Midtown Mural Trail

Discover Midtown through one of its most defining features: public art. The Midtown Mural Trail invites you to explore a curated collection of murals that...

Meet Stephanie Almendariz: The Artist Turning Paper into Intricate Collage Art

Rooted in a lifelong love of creativity, Stephanie Almendariz is a Sacramento-based artist who grew up in a family where artistic expression was both encourage...

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