From its beginnings as a neighborhood school to the vibrant arts & community center it is today, The Sierra 2 Center for the Arts and Community has stood as a testament to the power of community connection, creativity and perseverance.
Sierra 2 Center for the Arts & Community is a designated City of Sacramento historical building, constructed in 1923. It was saved from demolition in the early 80's by a group of Curtis Park neighbors who envisioned it to be the social and architectural centerpiece of the neighborhood. Today, it not only serves as the gathering place for residents of Curtis Park but is now also the place where people from throughout Sacramento gather to learn, play, and explore through the many events, activities, and classes offered here. In addition to operating Sierra 2 Center for the Arts & Community, Sierra Curtis Neighborhood Association serves as the voice for residents of the Curtis Park neighborhood, advocating to preserve, protect and promote the elements that make the historical neighborhood special. Examples include protection of heritage trees and wildlife, safety and crime prevention, environmental conservation, architecture, and building community.
Sierra Curtis Neighborhood Association (SCNA) promotes the arts, inclusiveness, awareness, and involvement for a safe, vibrant neighborhood. We actively participate in preserving the heritage of and enhancing the quality of life in the Curtis Park neighborhood and throughout Sacramento by operating the Sierra 2 Center for the Arts & Community, a vibrant art and cultural incubator that serves as the heart of our work.
We are excited to launch this years Big Day of Giving (BDOG) to benefit the Sierra 2 Center for Arts and Community – with a mash up of needs that includes programming and building needs. Our goal this year is 37,000 and we need your support.
Please join us and plan on donating on this great day of giving and support:
1) New signage for the 24th Street Theatre
2) Expand programming for the S2 Senior Center
3) Community programming – Music in the Park and Curtis Fest
4) The Learnery programs
Your donation helps us provide low and no cost programming to the neighborhood and beyond. SCNA has an active roster of upcoming events (see listing elsewhere in this issue) and is continually branching out with new arts programming to better serve both Curtis Park residents and the larger arts community.
Since its inception, SCNA/Sierra 2 Centers has been dedicated to optimizing the DEIA lens through our staff, leadership, and program participants. We ensure fair treatment and access to opportunities for all staff, board and creative candidates, employees, contractors, and board members that move from recruitment to hiring to contracting. Standard practice includes addressing annual training for leadership, staff, and board members, creating safe discussion zones, optimizing communication between individuals with regular discussions, and a zero-tolerance mandate for unkind, unwelcomed, disrespectful behavior. We work hard to create a welcoming environment for all. We rely on team members to step in when needed and continue cross-training staff to build skills and increase operational understanding and acceptance for those we serve.
Organization name
Sierra 2 Center for the Arts & Community
other names
SCNA
1984
Tax id (EIN)
94-2797260
Mission Category
Arts, Culture & Humanities
Operating Budget
$500,001-$1 million
Organization Need
Funding: Unrestricted, Technology, Funding: Program, Funding: Other, Volunteers
Demographics Served
General population
Local Counties Served
Sacramento
Address
2791 24th StSacramento, CA, US