SACRED Arts Festival presented by Running Strong for American Indian Youth is a two-day event in the heart of Sacramento that will celebrate Native art, culture, and community. Immerse yourself in live mural painting. Join us for indigenous film screenings and live musical performances. Explore vendor booths showcasing crafts, jewelry, and art. Discover local Sacramento food and beverage. We are creating a platform to honor and represent Native artists and communities, while sharing the richness of Native culture and contemporary art with the wider public.

Native artists are valuable contributors to the American art world as they protect and sustain their culture, and connect Indigenous traditions and perspectives to a modern, ever changing and challenging world. Running Strong is proud to support Native artists and communities as they share their work, preserve their traditions, gain exposure and claim space in the art world. We invite you to join us in our inaugural year of SACRED Arts Festival.
Location
César Chávez Plaza
910 I St, Sacramento, CA 95814
Date & Time
April 13 & 14, 2024
12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
live muralist
In order to register you will need:
Name / Address
Contact Info
W-9 Tax Form
Tribal Affiliations / Enrollment
Past Work Examples
Mural Concept
Frequently asked questions
Supplies
What supplies will SACRED provide?
Canvas drop cloths
Rags
MTN 94 spray paint - artist color choice
Assorted spray paint caps
Liquitex full body acrylic- artist color choice
Rollers of assorted sizes, and paint roller trays
Latex gloves
Paint cups/mixing cups/solo cups
24 inch round table and a plastic table cloth
1 5-Gallon bucket
1 gallon of water
2 Pencils
2 Sharpies
1 roll of Masking tape
Swag bag/ Welcome Kit
If not listed, it is the responsibility of the artist.
What supplies do artists need to bring?
Any supplies you'd like to have that is not listed in the provided supplies list.
Including: Respirators, extra pens and pencils, brushes, specialty spray paint caps, sponges...
Business cards, stickers and promotional materials you would like to distribute
Artists may bring their own pop-up tents if they would like but please be aware that there is absolutely no staking allowed within festival grounds. All tents, umbrellas, signs, must be weighed down instead.
Compensation
Will i be conpensated for my work?
Yes! Running Strong and the team at SACRED Arts Festival is dedicated to ensuring all of our artists get paid a competitive rate for their work. If you have specific questions about pay rates or would like more details please contact [email protected]
Will my travel be covered?
Yes! We will provide artists with a daily Per Diem for food and transportation based on federal rates. We will also provide artists with round-trip mileage reimbursement to cover the cost of gas. Hotel accommodations will be provided to those who are traveling more than 40 miles to participate in our event. 
Why do you need my w-9?
All muralists will be paid as independent contractor (10-99 employee). Providing us with your W9 will ensure we have all the correct information to get you paid. 
Other
Who can i talk to with other questions? 
If you have any other questions, comments, or concerns please reach out to [email protected].

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