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Public Art Shines in Rancho Cordova Bringing Creativity and Community Together

Post Date:08/29/2025

Rancho Cordova is bringing creativity to the streets, turning everyday places into vibrant works of art that reflect the heart of our community. Across the city, once-ordinary utility and traffic signal boxes have been transformed into bold, colorful canvases. Wrapped in designs created by local artists, they now bring unexpected bursts of art to corners and corridors we pass each day, showcasing the talents of Rancho Cordova’s creative community while also making routine commutes a little brighter and more inspiring.

On Lincoln Village Drive, art has found a home right on the pavement itself. Three large-scale asphalt art pieces now add vibrant color to intersections along Lincoln Village Drive. Designed by local artists and painted by community members during the city’s Spring Service Day, the colorful works do more than add beauty to the neighborhood. Showcasing the character of the Lincoln Village community, the artwork brings color and visibility to local intersections. As part of Rancho Cordova’s Asphalt Art Pilot Project, they are helping the city learn how art might transform everyday streets into safer, more welcoming places

Together, these projects highlight Rancho Cordova’s commitment to public art and its power to connect people. By bringing neighbors and volunteers together, celebrating local artists, and weaving creativity into the fabric of the city, they demonstrate how art can transform the places we see every day. Public art not only beautifies the city but also fosters community identity, sparks conversation, and helps ensure that streets are both safe and vibrant. And this is just the beginning—the city is committed to continuing efforts that make Rancho Cordova a place where creativity and community flourish side by side.

For more information about art in Rancho Cordova visit, Rancho Cordova Arts | City of Rancho Cordova.

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Maria Chacon Kniestedt
Communications & Public Affairs Director
916.851.8791
916.200.6181 (cell)
mkniestedt@cityofranchocordova.org

Samantha Mott
Senior Communications Officer
916.851.8796
916.579.0671 (Cell)
smott@cityofranchocordova.org

Danielle Hale
Communications Officer
916.851.8792
916.809.0465 (cell)
dhale@cityofranchocordova.org

Lauren Burke
Communications Officer
916.851.8723
916.247.2587 (Cell)
lburke@cityofranchocordova.org

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