By Sara Beth Williams–
Citrus Heights Arts announced last week that, at the request of the city, the final submission deadline for artists to submit art to be exhibited at City Hall has been extended to Sept. 20.
Organizers said the extension comes in response to the “strong interest” already shown for the upcoming exhibit.
“This adjustment reflects the strong interest we’re already seeing and ensures that as many voices and creative expressions as possible can be represented in the exhibition,” Citrus Heights Arts stated in a social media post.
The Art in City Hall exhibit will give artists opportunities to display their art inside City Hall, Citrus Heights Arts founder Gigi Rayford said previously.
The artwork will need to adhere to specific standards and parameters that will be established collaboratively by the city and the Citrus Heights Arts board. Artwork will be available for purchase at the end of the exhibition, Rayford said. A date for the art exhibition has yet to be announced, but more information will be added to the nonprofit’s website in the near future.
“Public art is more than decoration; it’s a catalyst for community engagement, economic growth, and civic pride,” Rayford said, adding that art is a “powerful tool.”
For more information on how to apply, artists can visit Citrus Heights Arts’ website.
Related: Citrus Heights Arts, city, collaborate to expand public art opportunities – Citrus Heights Sentinel
