SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - Staying true to its mission to be the center for culture, creativity and vibrancy in Sacramento’s urban core, the Midtown Association is set to install and display 16 art pieces and sculptures in time for Midtown Second Saturday on Aug. 9.

With sizes that range from 6 inches to 20 inches, some art pieces need specialized and/or crane-like equipment (such as a gradall) to be put into place. Installation throughout the district will take place in early August, and the artwork will remain on display through Midtown Second Saturday on Sept. 13.

“Nearly a year in development and made possible by support from the office of Mayor Kevin McCarty, Supervisor Phil Serna, Sutter Health and Visit Sacramento, the all-new ‘Urban Dreams Art Experience’ is a truly ambitious and incredibly exciting project all at once,” said Executive Director of the Midtown Association Emily Baime Michaels. 

“We expect that this art experience will be a real tourism draw for the city. Each piece is unique and stunning in its own way. The art ranges in size, scope, subject matter and artist intent, which makes the initiative so intriguing. We look forward to uplifting our local arts community thoughtfully and intentionally and highly encourage the community to immerse themselves in exploring every facet of the pieces that are part of the Urban Dreams Art Experience.”

“Art Deco Wings” by Seth Johnson, to be located on the rooftop of First United Methodist Church, sponsored by Stonebridge Properties.

“Dendro” by Daniel Tran, to be located at The Press at Midtown Quarter Apartments, sponsored by Oakmont Properties.

“Mechateuthis” by Barry Crawford, to be located at Mulvaney’s B&L, sponsored by the Handle District.

“Internal Exposure” by Jessica Levine, to be located on the front lawn of 1817 Capitol Ave./Priority Parking Office, sponsored by the Handle District.

“Ratchetfish” by Barry Crawford, to be located between The Golden Bear and Der Biergarten, sponsored by The Golden Bear, Der Biergarten, Thomas Roth.

“Reaching Through” by Jessica Levine, to be installed on the exterior landing of the Midtown Art Retail Restaurant Scene (MARRS) building, sponsored by Heller Pacific and Fulcrum Properties.

“Life Labryinth” by Jessica Levine, to be located in the courtyard of 1801 L Apartments, sponsored by SKK Developments.

Unnamed (new concept) by Leaveswell, to be located in the lobby of Hyatt House, sponsored by Hyatt House and Visit Sacramento.

“The Mare'lot” by Aaron Roseli, to be located on the pool deck of The Mansion Apartments, sponsored by SKK Developments.

“Agua Glow” by Kirsten Hoard, to be located on the second-floor patio at 19J, sponsored by Mohanna Development.

“Sprout” by Paige Tashner, to be installed on the exterior awning of 17Central Apartments, sponsored by D&S Development.

“Flaming Horse” by Seth Johnson, to be installed in Fremont Park, sponsored by CADA.

“Paint Can” by Gale Hart, to be located in the lobby of Fort Sutter, sponsored by Fort Sutter Hotel & Visit Sacramento.

“Clawfoot Creature” by Sarah Fetterman, to be located in the lobby of Eleanor H16, sponsored by MG Properties.

“Face Value” by Colin Mitchell, to be located in the lobby of Channel 24, sponsored by Another Planet Entertainment.

Unnamed (new concept) by Gina Rossi, to be located in the courtyard of 16Powerhouse Apartments, sponsored by Demmon Partners.

In addition to the art pieces, special programming will accompany select artwork along each month’s Midtown Second Saturday Art Walk route and the talented local and regional artists will be available for questions and answers about their artwork, process and craft.

After a call for artist submissions in early March of this year, more than 70 pieces of art were submitted by 36 artists for review and selection by an art selection committee consisting of artists, arts organizations, Visit Sacramento and Second Saturday sponsors. The final artwork selections were based on artistic merit, community engagement and interactive qualities.

More information about the Urban Art Experience is available at exploremidtown.org/urban-dreams. 

For more information about continuously updated Sutter Health’s Midtown Second Saturday details, visit midtownsecondsaturday.com.