COMMUNITY EVENTS

Free and open to the public

Oct 20 - 23
Community Events

Join us for a variety of free community events with our partners, like studio tours, workshops, and networking events. Events take place at locations throughout the Sacramento region.

*All Community Events are free and open to the public

  • Adobe Create Now Design Week Sacramento

    The Sofia, Home of B Street Theatre
    2700 Capitol Ave, Sacramento, CA 95816
    Mon, Oct 20 @ 5:30 - 8:00 pm

    Dive into an evening of creativity with Adobe during Design Week Sacramento! Join the design community for an evening of hands-on inspiration, where Adobe pros showcase the latest from Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Express, Firefly, and more. Hear from an Adobe Evangelist and standout local creatives as they share real-world tips, workflows, and creative breakthroughs to elevate your craft.

    Come for the insights, stay for the energy—expect complimentary bites and drinks, great company, and a chance to win a free Creative Cloud membership.

  • Design Trivia Night

    with Tap In Creative Club
    @ Bike Dog Brewing East Sac
    1210 66th Street Sacramento, CA 95819
    Tues, Oct 21 @ 6:00 - 8:00 pm

    We’ve teamed up with Tap In Creative Club for Design Week Sacramento to bring you a special edition of Tap In like no other: Trivia Night.

    This is where creative brains meet beers over a few rounds of no-pressure, high-energy design & art-focused trivia. Expect bold questions, wild guesses, whiteboard challenges, and the kind of obscure knowledge that finally gets its moment to shine.

    Whether you’re a brand wizard, a Photoshop jockey, or just here for the vibes—there’s a category for you.

    3 rounds. Team-based. Weird prizes. Good beer. Better people.

    There are no shortcuts. Just great questions and greater company.

  • Making at MOSAC - the Process of Curiosity

    400 Jibboom St, Sacramento, CA 95811
    Wed, Oct 22 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Hands-On Activities Include:

    A make-and-take station with a simple, customizable project

    Demonstrations and small group customization options

    Tinkering stations with circuit blocks, robo vehicles, marble mazes, and more

    Whether you're a curious creative or a hands-on tinkerer, this event offers a fun and inspiring look at the innovation behind MOSAC’s exhibits and programs.

  • Design Week Sacramento Art Party

    Swoon Studio + Co
    705 Gold Lake Dr Suite 380 Folsom, CA 95630
    Wed, Oct 22 @ 6:00 - 8:00 pm

    A studio tour with drinks and charcuterie offered with an offering of an informal ongoing “game” of art dice with collage.

    Swoon Studio is a small indie goods shop and creative studio and community space where we sell indie artist goods, invite artists to share their work through sales, workshop, demonstrations and community events.

  • Sierra Printing Plant Tour

    9950 Horn Road Sacramento, CA 95827
    Thurs, Oct 23 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Join us for a tour of the Sierra printing plant, one of our longtime supporters of Design Week Sacramento. Get a behind of the scenes look at their equipment, and production process.

    Sierra is a Sacramento based printing, mailing and office supply company that opened its doors in 1981. For over 20 years Sierra has been providing our expertise in direct mail marketing through our in-house mailing department. Sierra is focused on customer service, quality and cost savings by matching each project with the best production equipment.

  • Beyond the Studio: Career Pathways for Artists and Culture Bearers

    with Art Tonic @ Prism Art Space
    2120 K Street Sacramento, CA 95816
    Thurs, Oct 23 @ 6:00 - 8:00 pm

    Beyond the Studio: Career Pathways for Artists and Culture Bearers is a free, moderated discussion designed to connect Sacramento’s creative community with professional artists and culture bearers. This engaging discussion gives participants insight on diverse artistic process, strategies for discovering and securing opportunities, and exploring sustainable practices for building long-term creative careers.

    Hosted at Prism Art Space, the discussion panel will be followed by Open Studios networking with Prism Art Space residents, offering a unique opportunity for attendees to explore the gallery, community room and workspaces

    This event is part of Art Tonic’s CA Artist Empowerment Network, a statewide series of professional development workshops and events focused on expanding Sacramento’s artist ecosystem and strengthening local resources for creative professionals.