MLK Library sculptural relief RFQ — Sacramento Art in Public Places

The opportunity

New permanent three-dimensional civil-rights-themed relief or constructed panels on one or both MLK Library brick entrance walls. Initial selection uses past work and interest statements, not a submitted concept. Painted murals and polytab applied directly to a wall are excluded; the City FAQ permits polytab as part of mixed-media/sculptural work. Installation is planned for November 2027.

Who can apply

Experienced professional artists 18+, individuals or teams, with no geographic limitation; some preference for artists in or connected to the Sacramento Valley or North Sacramento, with additional consideration for South Sacramento connections.

Funding & costs

Total $151,500 covers a $1,500 concept-development contract followed by a $150,000 artwork purchase agreement. Named costs include design, engineering, permits, artist fee, travel, fabrication and installation. General-contractor installation costs, if used, are charged to this artist budget; no extra lighting or travel allocation is offered. The $1,500 is included in the total, not an additional finalist award.

Application fee: Not established