Capital Dance Project (CDP) is seeking Sacramento-based visual artists, musicians, spoken-word artists, designers, and creatives of all other mediums who are excited about a unique collaborative opportunity. Each of CDP’s resident choreographers will select one local artist or group to co-create an original work to premiere at Behind the Barre, CDP’s outdoor festival at the Red Museum in September 2026.
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CALL TO ARTISTS: Ars Gratia Artis 2026
Ars Gratia Artis is an annual fundraiser to support programs at Sacramento Fine Arts Center. There is no online entry for this show. All donated art should be delivered to Sacramento Fine Arts Center no later than August 1st. Early donations will be used in promotional materials.
DONATIONS ACCEPTED: Now – August 1, 2026
(Pieces must be hand delivered. There is NO online entry.)
Vision(ary) 2026: Raising Our Voices
Vision(ary) is our museum’s 7th annual summer public art exhibition dedicated to the art of visual storytelling. Juried by Elizabeth Krist (former Senior Photo Editor with National Geographic) this public art installation features individual exhibitions with distinct photographic styles, including banners hung on light standards and art installations around the Griffin Museum in Winchester, MA.
For its 2026 edition, Raising Our Voices, artists are encouraged to submit a complete or near-to-completion project that falls within the umbrella of advocacy and social justice.
More information about this exhibition can be found in its dedicated webpage.
Submissions are done via CaFÉ, with an extended deadline through April 5th, via this link.
Call For Musicians, SCNA’s Music in the Park
Sierra Curtis Neighborhood Association (SCNA) seeks qualified groups to deliver dynamic entertainment in our 2026 Music in the Park Concert Series.
This is a vibrant, free, family-friendly concert series that brings an estimated 300+ residents of Curtis Park and surrounding communities together for unforgettable summer experiences. These events are the highlight of the season, drawing neighbors who come to picnic, dance, and socialize in the park. A variety of food trucks featuring popular local vendors offer delicious options throughout the event. SCNA hosts a variety of music genres, exciting new bands, a dynamic atmosphere and a diverse musical experience for all ages.
Location: Curtis Park, Sacramento 3349 West Curtis Drive, Sacramento, CA 95818.
We provide:
- 20 x 20 Stage, sufficient electrical power, basic sound equipment (speakers, subs, microphone package, generator, engineer with set up and strike).
All other requirements for the entertainment shall be provided by the bidder.
What you provide:
- Kids Performer: 2 :15 Minute sets for a total of ½ hour Fee: Up to $250 per concert
- Main Performer 2- :45 Minute sets Fee: Up to $1,200 per concert
Dates: June 28, July 26, August 30, 2026
Schedule: Set up 4pm – 6pm, Performance 6pm – 8pm, Tear Down 8pm – 9pm
Submission
To be considered, please provide the following information:
- Musical Group/ Band Information: Name, address, and primary contact
- Proposed act (kids or main performer)
- Overview of experience
- Band/Performer bio
- Experience – tenure of the band, number of players/singers
- What do you bring that is special to the party?
- Links to website, YouTube performances or audio file
- Quotes or references from past performances. (Max one page)
Evaluation Criteria
Proposals will be evaluated based on:
- Fun, cultural diversity and family friendly performances
- Feasibility of the band or music ensemble to deliver high quality performance
- Adherence to the budget, cost effectiveness
Submission Process
Submit proposals by May 1, 2026, at 12:00 PM.
- Hard Copies: Deliver in a sealed envelope to Band Geeks @ Sierra 2 Center, 2791 24th Street, Sacramento, Ca. 95818
- Digital Copies: Submit online – email audio file (if applicable) to piper@sierra2.org
Late submissions will not be considered.
For questions or additional information email piper@sierra2.org
Sierra Curtis Neighborhood Associations reserves the right to award contracts from submissions, invitation and/or reject any or all submissions.
We look forward to collaborating with you to bring vibrant music in the park series to the community.
Thank you for your interest.
About Us:
Sierra Curtis Neighborhood Associate (SCNA), a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization, was founded in 1981 by neighborhood volunteers with a vision to save the historic Sierra School. SCNA has maintained the 102-year-old Sierra 2 Center, working to ensure its continued service as a regional incubator for the arts, education, culture, & community activities. In addition to furthering classes at the Learnery Creative Lab & the Senior Center, the Center offers leased tenant space to 10 non profits and small businesses along with 35 regional arts groups who annually rent one of three dance/fitness studios, a 296- seat theater, along with affordable rooms for art, music and rehearsal, performances, events, meetings, & classes of all kinds.
Call For Local Artisan Vendors, Curtis Fest 2026
Celebrate art and community with us as a vendor at SCNAs annual Curtis Fest Artisan Fair. This outdoor festival held in beautiful William Curtis Park in Sacramento includes fun activities for children, music and entertainment, food, and most importantly local Sacramento creatives! Several hundred visitors attend the event each year and it is free to the public.
Sierra Curtis Neighborhood Association’s annual Curtis Fest Artisan Fair will take place on Sunday, May 17th from 10am-4pm in William Curtis Park, near Sutterville Road and Franklin Blvd. in Sacramento, California. Original handmade or local goods only. No mass-produced goods or artwork are allowed. Also, participants should not sell the work of other artists
Details for Vendors:
Booths are around 10×10 feet.
$75 for single business non-food booths.
$125 for prepared/packaged food booths.
All goods and foods must be handmade and local.
Food truck vendors will be onsite for made-to-order food.
Event is outdoors and weather is different each year.
You will be given a designated space. No chairs, table, umbrella, electricity, or wifi are supplied.
Refund Policy
We cannot offer refunds if the event gets cancelled. Cancellations will only happen in the event of severe weather or unforeseen issue with the venue. In the event of a cancellation, vendors will be invited to participate in the rescheduled event at no additional cost.
Thanks for applying! If selected, you will be sent a follow up email with a link to register and pay for your booth space.
Important dates:
Applications are due Friday March 27, 2026 5:00p.m.
If selected, registration/ payment due date to secure your spot is due April 17th, 2026 5:00p.m.
Event set up: 8am-10am Sunday May 17th.
Event close and clean up: 4pm-6pm May 17th.
Link to apply
https://secure.qgiv.com/for/scnaevents/event/curtisfestartisanfair2026vendorapplication/
Please contact piper@sierra2.org or 916-465-8589 for questions or more information!
Accounting Officer- Telework Option
This position is Hybrid and eligible for telework up to three days per week in accordance with Statewide Telework Policy, with required in-office attendance at the Sacramento office on Wednesdays and Thursdays and/or as needed/required. Beginning July 1, 2026, telework eligibility will be reduced to one day per week, with in-office attendance required four (4) days per week and/or as needed/required. The successful candidate must reside in California at the time of appointment.
Under the direct supervision of the Supervisor (SUP) I in the Operations Unit, the Accounting Officer (AO) Specialist at California Arts Council (CAC) performs professional accounting work of average difficulty often utilizing the Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal), the Grant Management System (GMS) and serves as liaison to Contracted Fiscal Services (CFS) that performs accounting functions for CAC.
Click here for the duty statement.
Click here to apply for this position on CalCareers.
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)
A SOQ is required when applying for this vacancy. The SOQ must be no more than 2 pages in length using size-12, Arial font.
- Provide examples of how you have used FI$Cal and Microsoft Excel to improve accounting workflow efficiency.
Resumes DO NOT take the place of the SOQ.
Examination Information
Those interested in obtaining employment with any state agency must apply and compete in the state’s merit-based recruitment and hiring process. To apply for the examination for this position, click on the link below to search for the examination and follow the “How to Apply” instructions in the examination announcement:
CalCareers Exam/Assessment Search
Successful examination applicants are placed on a hiring eligibility list. If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination. Applicants should refer to their examination results or check their CalCareers account for specific list eligibility expiration dates and/or to re-take the examination when necessary.
