JAYA KING
21st Tapestry
Franklin Neighborhood Development Corporation
City of Sacramento
Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
2023
Community Mural
Franklin Neighborhood Development Corporation
City of Sacramento
Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
2023
Community Mural
Community murals are distinguished from other mural types because they include community collaboration and input in all phases of the project.
"21st Tapestry" is a community mural representing an embroidered “story cloth” gateway between the North City Farms and South Oak Park neighborhoods specifically engaging children’s imaginations using cultural imagery and symbolism.
The mural project's objective is to help create a more welcoming environment along a key walking route between South Oak Park, North City Farms, and the Franklin District, and to and from Ethel Phillips Elementary School, and to help reconnect these neighborhoods that were cut off by the construction of Highway 99 in the 1960s.
The mural was commissioned by the Franklin Neighborhood Development Corporation (FNDC) and is the first phase of the 21st Avenue Beautification Project, a partnership with the City of Sacramento. This mural is supported by Clean California grant funding from the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans).
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Community Paint Day
On Saturday, music added to the bright atmosphere, pouring out of the 21st Avenue underpass as community members poured in — biking, walking and pushing strollers onto the closed-off street to participate in a community painting event and leave their mark on the neighborhood’s newest mural.
- Sonora Slater, Sacramento Bee
One of the most rewarding parts of working with the community on a mural project is hosting a “community paint day” where members of the community can actively participate in the mural process through a paint-by-number format directly on the wall. I consider this participation integral in the community mural process because it creates a physical personal connection.
Countless hours of behind-the-scenes work to make this project a reality: HUGE shout out to Franklin Neighborhood Development Corporation: Sharon, Kendra, Lilliana, Josilyn, and Mike
City of Sacramento, specifically Office of Arts and Culture and especially Donald Gensler (thank you for all the time put in behind-the-scenes)
Caltrans and the Clean CA Initiative
Mark & Michelle at Remarkable Refinishings and Alvaro and Ismael at Manix Auto Repair - thank you for allowing us to use your spaces for materials and lift storage.
Pastor Larry Meeks and Williams Memorial Church, thank you for welcoming me and allowing me to be inspired by your stories and spirit.
Our Community Paint Day was a success because of support and donations. Massive gratitude goes out to:
District 5 Councilwoman Caity Maple and her team
Phil Serna
SMUD
Franklin Boulevard Business Association
Behr Buddy Robbie and Home Depot Truxel
Special Thanks
ASSISTANT ARTISTS
Omonivie Okhade
Alyssa Erickson
Nathan Cofield
Kris Hunter
Lauren Muse-Fisher
Walter Anderson
VIDEOGRAPHER
Matthew Flores
VOLUNTEERS
Robbie Rockstar
Penelope & team
PROJECT PUP
Frankie
Rescued from our container, named after Franklin Boulevard, now runs Uli's house ;)
LEAD COORDINATOR
Uli Smith
LEAD ASSISTANT ARTIST
Juliet Rodriguez
Shout out to the 21st Tapestry team -- this project was a success due to these talented, goofy, neurodivergent, patient, always-a-"yes" amazing individuals.