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CBS News
05-05-2025
- Politics
- CBS News
New enforcement of decades-old California law puts Sacramento mural work on hold
SACRAMENTO – Muralists across California are outraged over a law they say is silencing their work. Art advocates say the law, which requires muralists to be licensed contractors, has been around for decades but only recently started getting enforced. Both artists and residents say murals can be transformative for neighborhoods. "Underpasses aren't necessarily pretty," said artist Jaya King. Edward Roth has lived in a Sacramento neighborhood near the freeway since the 1940s. He says he's grateful for the artwork on the underpass. "It stops that tagging," Roth said. But King says, right now, residents won't see muralists doing this type of work around the city. A law from 1971 recently started getting enforced that requires muralists to be licensed contractors. King says Sacramento's decision to enforce that law is impacting her livelihood. "I would say I have maybe about four projects per year," King said. She says the C-33 license requires the muralist to do multiple things, among them: pass three exams, do a multi-year apprenticeship, and buy a contractor bond. Arts advocates say many muralists had no clue about the law. They also say the required apprenticeship with a painting contractor doesn't make sense. "A painting contractor is not going to be able to teach a muralist what a muralist does," said Julie Baker with the group California for the Arts. The City of Sacramento says they've placed hiring muralists on hold and paused an upcoming project until the issue is resolved. SB-456 would create an exemption for muralists and is currently making its way through the legislature.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
City of Sacramento recognizes Arts, Culture and Creativity Month
( — The City of Sacramento is launching a new interactive tool and a series of events in recognition of Arts, Culture and Creativity Month, according to city officials. Video Above: New Crocker Art Museum director on his vision for the Sacramento institution The Arts, Culture and Creativity Month is a statewide effort, organized by California for the Arts, to showcase how the arts contribute to community connection, well-being and civic life. Officials said the theme of 'Health, Healing, Hope' highlights how the 'arts support collective recovery and reinforce the message that 'Art Work is Real Work.'' The new online tool, Public Art GIS Map, launched by the Office of Arts and Culture, allows the community to explore Sacramento's public art collection as it continues to grow. Google reveals California's favorite Easter candy 'We're excited to offer this new way for people to discover the breadth and vibrancy of Sacramento's public art,' said Art in Public Places Manager Donald Gensler. 'This tool makes it easier to experience the city's cultural assets.' The interactive map shares information about artwork throughout the city and aims to make it easier to access the public art inventory, according to officials. Additionally, the third annual California Arts and Culture Summit will bring together artists, advocates, cultural leaders, and policymakers from across the state to Sacramento on April 22. Officials said Arts Advocacy Day takes place the following day at Capitol Park. The interactive map can be found on the GIS public art map website. More information about the summit can be found on the events website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
