By Sara Beth Williams–
The heart of Citrus Heights will once again come alive with color, rhythm, and creativity during the third annual ArtBeat festival, hosted by Citrus Heights Arts.
This year’s event will take place at Rusch Park in Citrus Heights on Oct. 25 from 12 to 4 p.m. The event is free to the public and will showcase local talent and artistic expression.
Visitors can watch public murals being painted live, enjoy music and dance performances, and explore a variety of vendor booths offering food, crafts, and interactive art activities organizers say.
“ArtBeat is a living example of what happens when a city puts culture at the center of community,” Citrus Heights Arts states on their website. “It’s not just an event; it’s the pulse of a city learning to dance to its own rhythm.”
Supported by the City of Citrus Heights through its Non-Profit Community Support Fund, ArtBeat continues to highlight the importance of accessible, community-driven cultural experiences, the nonprofit founder says.
The free event is designed for all ages and encourages residents and visitors alike to participate in the creative process.
Leading up to ArtBeat, Citrus Heights Arts launched a new arts district that has rapidly transformed the Auburn Boulevard corridor with vibrant murals on multiple storefronts. Several murals are already visible to drivers including murals on the wall of Ciro’s Pizza, DarkHeart Brewing, Whatsupstairs thrift store, Dollar General, Elite Bicycles and more.
Muralist Mammoth also painted murals on the walls of DarkHeart Brewing’s back patio.
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Aside from murals along Auburn Boulevard, other mural projects have taken place throughout the city, including two murals at Stones Gambling Hall. Citrus Heights Arts has also partnered with the Sunrise Recreation and Park District to paint murals at Walegra Park outside of Citrus Heights.
Rusch Community Park is located at 7801 Auburn Blvd.
