DESIGN WEEK SACRAMENTO
is an annual event that celebrates and showcases the creative spirit of Sacramento’s design community.
Throughout the week, we bring creatives together for inspiration, education and connection. We offer a variety of events that create opportunities for creatives at all levels to hear from leaders in our community, develop a new skill and make connections that will advance their careers.
PROCESS
This Year’s Theme:Our speakers, workshop facilitators, and discussion leaders will be taking you behind the scenes, and into the beautiful mess of creativity, examining the processes powering successful projects, design thinking, practical skills, and the business side of design.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Mon, Oct 20 - Thurs, Oct 23Join 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.
Mon, Oct 20
Special Event
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Location TBA
Tue, Oct 21
Julian Sandpaper Studio Tour
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
512 Q Street Sacramento, CA 95811
Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at Sandpaper, a contemporary factory for wood sculpture, furniture, and curious objects. We’ll explore how ideas move from concept to creation of Julian Sandpaper’s distinctive pieces.
Design Trivia Night with Tap In Creative Club
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Bike Dog Brewing East Sacramento,
1210 66th Street Sacramento, CA 95819
We’ve teamed up with the Capitol Creative Alliance 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.
Wed, Oct 22
Making at MOSAC – the Process of Curiosity
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
MOSAC, 400 Jibboom St, Sacramento, CA 95811
Behind the Scenes at MOSAC: Design & Make Lab Experience. Join us for a unique, hands-on experience that dives into the creative and technical world behind MOSAC’s exhibits and maker programs.
Design Week Sacramento Art Party
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Swoon Studio + Co,
705 Gold Lake Dr Suite 380 Folsom, Ca 95630
A studio tour with drinks and charcuterie offered with an offering of an informal ongoing “game” of art dice with collage.
Thu, Oct 23
Texture Lab: Experiments in Inspiration
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
E Street Gallery, 1115 E Street,
Sacramento, CA 95814
Drop-in and get the creative juices flowing with this texture centered workshop. Make your own third-space, hangout, create, and discover new pathways to originality. Join us for Texture Lab, a sensory learning experience where you can test out making your own fonts, scan textures, create original assets, and translate inspiration across mediums.
Beyond the Studio: Career Pathways for Artists and Culture Bearers
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Prism Art Space
2120 K Street Sacramento, CA 95816
Beyond the Studio: Career Pathways for Artists and Culture Bearers is a moderated discussion designed to connect Sacramento’s creative community with professional artists and culture bearers. Participants gain insight on diverse artistic process, strategies for discovering and securing opportunities, and exploring sustainable practices for building long-term creative careers.
CONFERENCE
Fri, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 25Our popular two-day design conference, with Friday’s speaker sessions held at The Urban Hive, and Saturday’s Skill Camp held at Sacramento Turn Verein.
