Call For Artists - Zinfandel Bicycle and Pedestrian Overcrossing Artist Residency

The City of Rancho Cordova is launching its first artist‑in‑residence program linked to the Zinfandel Bicycle and Pedestrian Overcrossing (ZinBPOC). Six professional artists residing in the United States will be selected to develop temporary public artworks, performances, or installations that engage the community and bridge neighborhoods north and south of Highway 50. Each artist receives a $6,000 stipend plus up to $12,000 for production and installation, and must attend at least six of eight virtual professional‑development workshops between December 2026 and March 2027. The program includes orientation, workshops, a design and permitting phase, and a final project completion deadline of June 30, 2027. Selections are made by a diverse panel, with a Q&A webinar on September 1, 2026 and a final proposal deadline of September 21, 2026. • Six residency slots, each funded up to $18,000 total (stipend + production). • Mandatory virtual workshops (minimum 6 of 8) Dec 2026 – Mar 2027. • Project timeline: proposal due Sep 21 2026 → selection Oct 12 2026 → residency Dec 2026 – Jun 30 2027. • Open to professional artists living in the U.S.; prior public‑art experience optional. • Evaluation based on artistic merit, community‑engagement ability, feasibility, material suitability, and proposal completeness.