Friday, March 6, 2026

MONTEREY COUNTY – The Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC), in partnership with the City of King, and Sol Treasures has released a “Call for Art” for the King City Safe Routes to School Sidewalk Art project. This is an opportunity for local artists of all ages and experience levels to create beautiful and interactive artworks on the sidewalks throughout King City to highlight the safe walking routes connecting schools, parks, and community spaces with long-lasting sidewalk art.

The art competition is open to artists who live in Monterey County. It is funded through an Active Transportation Program grant and Measure X, and is part of TAMC’s Safe Routes to School program. Artists may compete in one of five categories: Elementary School, Middle School, High School/College, Adult Amateur Artist (18+), and Professional Artist. Compensation will be awarded only to the top designs in each category. Art can be submitted in various sizes of Small – 2’ by 2’, Medium – 3’ by 4’, Large 3’ by 6’, or a combination of the three. In addition to submitting Small, Medium, Large or combination art, Professional artists and/or art programs may submit “Extra-large” 6’ by 14’ or 6 by 30’ designs for the opportunity to be compensated for one of seven $4,900 awards.

All artists who participate in the Call for Art will be recognized by the community. Artwork that is selected for installation will be featured in a program for the community celebration along with the name of the artist. Artwork not selected for installation will be displayed on the Monterey County Safe Routes to School program website at https://saferoutesmonterey.org/ and shared with the City of King and other community partners to display on their respective social media channels and websites.

For detailed information about the King City Safe Routes to School Sidewalk Art project including applications, art locations, examples, judging criteria and the process timeline, click onto Call for Art (English) or Call for Art (Spanish). 

The deadline to submit an application and PDF concept drawing(s) for this community-led effort is 5 pm, Thursday, April 16, 2026.

Submissions can be sent to Aaron Hernandez (Transportation Agency for Monterey County) at  Aaron@tamcmonterey.org. If the file size is too large to send by email (over 30MB) contact Aaron and he will assist in finding another way to transmit the file.

Applicants can also submit hard copy applications by calling Sol Treasures at 831-386-1381 to coordinate a drop-off at their office located at 519 Broadway Street, King City, CA 93930. Office hours Tuesday – Friday, 12am – 5 pm.

For more information and the application forms for the King City Sidewalk Art Project, click here: https://saferoutesmonterey.org/2026/03/05/king-city-sidewalk-art/

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

PROJECT PARTNERS

The King City Safe Routes to School Sidewalk Art project is part of the San Antonio Drive Path and Safe Routes to Schools Improvements project, an effort by the City of King, Transportation Agency for Monterey County, Monterey County Health Department, Ecology Action, Sol Treasures, and other community partners to create safe, healthy, and engaging spaces in King City. The goal is to transform public streets into healthy spaces for kids, teachers, and community members to walk, roll, and move about in their neighborhoods.

The Project is funded through an Active Transportation Program grant from the California Department of Transportation and local Measure X transportation sales tax funds.

PROJECT INFORMATION

The King City Safe Routes to School Sidewalk Art project is a community-led effort designed to make art more accessible to people who live and stroll to school in King City. This Call for Art was developed by a steering committee made up of community members and advocates and prepared to be as inclusive as possible.

PRIZES

There are five (5) categories to compete in based on age and experience. Prizes include art supplies plus $25 cash cards for three (3) elementary school students, art supplies plus $50 cash cards for three (3) middle school students, art supplies plus $100 cash cards for six (6) high school/college students, $150 cash cards for three (3) adult amateur artists 18+, $200 cash cards for three (3) professional artists and seven (7) $4,9000 check awards for Extra-large submissions by professional artists.

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The Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) is responsible for investing in regional transportation projects for Monterey County residents, businesses and visitors.  The mission of TAMC is to develop and maintain a multimodal transportation system that enhances mobility, safety, access, environment quality and economic activities in Monterey County. For more information visit www.tamcmonterey.org or call 831.775.0903.

“The” Safe Route to School” is a TAMC program which offers tools, programming, and resources to schools, guardians, and communities aimed at improving safety and traffic around schools. The program’s goal is to keep every child safe and healthy by reducing the number of students involved in collisions to zero. For more information visit https://saferoutesmonterey.org”   

King City Sidewalk Art Call for Art Flyer.pdf