Tour Guide

Curtis Park Home and Garden Tour Artist RFP The Sierra Curtis Neighborhood Association (SCNA) and Sierra 2 Center for the Arts & Community are dedicated to preserving the heritage of Curtis Park while fostering a vibrant space for arts, education, and local events. As a cornerstone of the Sacramento community, we offer gathering spaces, classes, cultural programs, and advocacy efforts that enrich the lives of residents and visitors alike. SCNA seeks qualified artists to deliver one of five unique portraits of the historic homes that will be featured in the 2026 Curtis Park Home and Garden tour. On Saturday, April 25, 2026, an estimated 700+ individuals will stroll under leafy canopies and step inside each of the five historic homes, experiencing these one‑of‑a‑kind, old‑world, iconic treasures. Each piece of art will provide a lasting reflection of the home and be available on event day for all to appreciate. The artwork will then be gifted to the homeowners at the closing reception that same day. This opportunity is open to artists 18 and older, of all skill levels who work in any one of the following 2‑dimensional art mediums: Oil Acrylic Watercolor Drawing Charcoal Graphite Pastel mixed media Digital painting Artwork should be 20”x20” or larger; framed or unframed is acceptable. Selected artists will meet with homeowners and have access to the property to explore and create their work. Work must be finalized and digitized by no later than April 10, 2026 to be included in the tour brochure. Pending homeowner approval, artists may choose to work en plein air the day of the event at the home they are selected to reflect where they can promote their work. Time and materials for this session will be the responsibility of the artist. We provide A $200 stipend Ticket to the Curtis Park Home & Garden Tour and event reception (5 pm – 8 pm) All other requirements for the art piece shall be provided by the artist. What you provide An original work of art, minimum 20”x20” framed or unframed, to be gifted to the homeowner A high‑quality digital image (minimum 2000 × 2000 px, 300 dpi) to be used in all event promotional materials. File should be named “Artist, Last name, first name – artwork title.” Submission To be considered, please provide the following information: Contact information: Name, address, email and phone number Details of the work you intend to create – medium, size, and fair market value of the work. Artist Bio – limit to one page 2‑3 digital examples of current work Additional information including links to website, social media, or any other relevant site that showcases your work or provides more context to you as an artist. Evaluation Criteria Artistic merit Creativity Cohesiveness with this project Adherence to the budget, cost effectiveness Submission Process Submit proposals by February 27, 2026 in one of two ways: Submit online – email View email address on click.appcast.io In person – Delivered in a sealed envelope to Sierra 2 Center, 2791 24th Street, Sacramento Deadlines Submission by 5 pm February 27, 2026 Artist selected by March 6, 2026 Artwork and digital image due by April 10th, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Late submissions will not be considered. Sierra Curtis Neighborhood Association reserves the right to award contracts from submissions, invitation and/or reject any or all submissions. Thank you for your interest. We look forward to collaborating with you to bring a meaningful and captivating Home & Garden Tour to the community. #J-18808-Ljbffr