Check out Del Rio Trail’s 18 new art installations and meet the artists Nov. 8-9

The City of Sacramento's Office of Arts and Culture is inviting community members to celebrate the 18 newly-installed public art along the Del Rio Trail at two special events on Nov. 8 and 9.

"We're thrilled to celebrate the dedication and creativity these artists have brought to the Del Rio Trail," said Art in Public Places Manager Donald Gensler. "Their hard work and vision have transformed the trail into a vibrant reflection of the community, and we look forward to sharing this inspiring space with Sacramento residents and visitors."

Explore the trail and connect with the artists behind the artwork at these upcoming events:

ALL ABOARD! Celebrate the artists of the Del Rio Trail
Friday, Nov. 8, 5-8:30 p.m. (Latino Center of Art and Culture, 2700 Front Street)

Join the City to celebrate the completion of the Del Rio Trail permanent artworks. Meet the seven artists and artist teams, selected from over 100 applicants nationwide, as they share some of their past work, creative inspirations, and present the artworks created with input from community members during Phase 1 of the two-year project. Register here.

Ride, Walk, Roll! Meet the Del Rio Trail artists at their artworks
Saturday, Nov. 9, 10 a.m. to noon (Del Rio Trail)

Experience the Del Rio Trail with a community Bike, Walk, or Roll event. "Meet and greet" all seven Phase 2 artists stationed along the trail near their sculptures, ready to discuss their works and answer questions. The City's Office of Arts and Culture staff and the Del Rio Trail Art Team will also be available to share insights into this public art initiative.

About Del Rio Trail Public Art

The Del Rio Trail, which opened last spring, is a 4.8-mile multi-use path that runs through the Land Park, South Land Park, Freeport Manor, Z'Berg, Pocket and Meadowview neighborhoods. It allows people to access William Land Park, the Sacramento Zoo, schools, stores, restaurants, retail centers, jobs and other community parks without using a car.

[Link]Two interpretive signs installed along the Del Rio Trail.

As part of the Del Rio Trail art project funded by Clean California grants, 27 artists were hired to create trail-inspired artworks in various disciplines, engaging the community through their creative processes. In addition to offering a safe pedestrian pathway, the trail serves as an "outdoor museum," encouraging curiosity and exploration.

The Del Rio Trail features 18 permanent artworks created by various artists and artist teams, each awarded a commission to design either a Gathering Space or Wayfinding installation.

The Gathering Spaces provide areas for contemplation and rest, while the Wayfinding pieces guide visitors and mark trail segments between major intersections.

Twelve interpretive signs are also placed along the trail. Seven of these signs share background information about the artists and their works, along with maps indicating nearby installations. The remaining five signs, created by the Center for Sacramento History, highlight local Sacramento history along various sections of the trail.

More information about the De Rio Trail and the artists involved can be found on the project website at delriotrailart.org.

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Cover photo credit: Participating artist Adam Frank, Wayfinder, steel, located along the trail at Pocket Rd., Sacramento, CA, 2024. Photo by Roderick Cooney

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