GALLERY PROGRAM
The Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission Gallery Program provides visual arts experiences in public locations at the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) Gallery and the Robert T. Matsui Gallery (Sacramento City Hall). This ongoing series of free public exhibitions showcase the artistic and cultural resources of the region.
All aspects of the Gallery Program are administered by Arts Commission staff.
The Gallery Program:
- Provides opportunities for local and regional artists at all career levels to exhibit their artwork in public venues.
- Provides artists, curators, and others with an interest in producing exhibitions the opportunity to present their ideas to the public and to advance their curatorial skills.
- Meets the public goal of enhancing the quality of life for visitors and residents,
- Supports the Arts Commission’s efforts for community inclusion and diversity.
Exhibition Guidelines and Application Procedures
Proposals for exhibitions at the Robert T. Matsui Gallery (Sacramento City Hall) and the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) are accepted year-round. Proposals are reviewed by the Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission staff. Staff makes recommendations for exhibitions and then determines the schedule of exhibitions for each venue. Annual exhibition schedules are reviewed and approved by the Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission, Art in Public Places Committee.
Proposals may be submitted throughout the year and are reviewed upon submission. For more information on each venue, and how to apply, please see the Exhibition Guidelines and Application.
Exhibition Schedule
For more information contact (916) 808-3992.
SMUD Art Gallery
Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) Customer Service Center
6301 S Street at 65th Street,
Sacramento, CA 95817
Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-6pm
Located in the first floor lobby.
The SMUD Art Gallery is a partnership between the Sacramento Municipal Utility District and the Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission with additional funding from the City and County of Sacramento.
Current Exhibit: Electric Work: Art by SMUD Employee Artists
EXHIBIT DATES: December 2, 2011-January 31, 2012
RECEPTION: Wednesday, January 11, 11am-1pm
Images (L-R): Blue Foot Booby, 5”x4,” Christine Meighan; Little Bug, 8”x10,” Kimberley Adams; Point Lobos Extreme, 8”x10,” Bastian Reinhart
The Sacramento Municipal Utility District in partnership with the Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission are pleased to announce Electric Work: Art by SMUD Employee Artists. Electric Work features an eclectic mix of art from colorful drawings and etchings to black and white photography. These works showcase everything from personal passions like family and horses to depictions of the California landscape. Artists include Mee Vue, Sherry Meyers, Joann Wilson, Judy Lew Loose, Robin Kaminski, Rob Ferrera, Christine Meighan, Bastian Reinhart, and Kimberly Adams.
Robert T. Matsui Art Gallery
City of Sacramento City Hall
915 I Street,
Sacramento, CA 95814
(Located in the H Street lobby of the new City Hall building.)
Current Exhibit:No current exhibit. Please check back.
Airport Gallery
With the opening of the New Terminal B, the Airport Gallery program has closed. Find out about the new public artworks at the airport here.
