King City Sidewalk Art
Background
The King City Safe Routes to School Sidewalk Art project is an opportunity for artists of all ages to create beautiful and interactive spaces on the sidewalks throughout King City. The main goal of this project is to highlight the safe walking routes connecting schools, parks and community spaces in King City with long-lasting sidewalk art.
This art competition is funded through an Active Transportation Program grant and Measure X and is part of the Transportation Agency for Monterey County’s Safe Routes to School Program. Our aim is to transform public streets into healthy spaces for kids, teachers and community members to walk, roll and move. One of our favorite tools to achieve this is through artwork!
Call for Art
For detailed information about the King City Safe Routes to School Sidewalk Art project including art locations, judging criteria, and artist categories, review the Call for Art:
Prizes & Recognition
All artists who participate will be recognized by the community. Artwork that is selected for installation will also be featured in a program for the community celebration along with the name of the artist.
Artwork that is not selected for installation will be displayed on the Monterey County Safe Routes to School program website at saferoutesmonterey.org and shared with the City of King and other community partners to display on their respective social media channels and websites.
There are five (5) categories to compete in:
| Category | Prize | Number of Prizes Available |
| Elementary School | $25 Cash Cards + Art supplies | 3 |
| Middle School | $50 Cash Cards + Art Supplies | 3 |
| High School/College | $100 Cash Cards + Art Supplies | 6 |
| Adult (Amateur Artist 18+ years old) | $150 Cash Cards | 3 |
| Professional Artist/Program (must have tax ID #) | $200 Cash Cards (Smal/Medium/Large/Combo designs); $4,900 Checks (for X-large) | 3 ($200) 7 ($4,900 each) |
Join the Competition!
Download the application that fits you!
- Application for Elementary School Kids and Younger
- Application for Middle School Students
- Application for High School Students and College Students
- Application for Adult Amateur Artists (age 18+)
- Application for Professional Artists
To Submit
Submissions DUE BY THURSDAY APRIL 16!!
Email PDF submissions to Aaron Hernandez (Transportation Agency for Monterey County): Aaron@tamcmonterey.org by 5:00pm on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
If the file size is too large to send by email (over 30MB) – please contact Aaron Hernandez.
Or
To submit hard copy applications, call Sol Treasures to coordinate drop-off at:
- 519 Broadway St. King City, CA 93930
- Business Hours: Tuesday – Friday 12pm-5pm
- Phone: 831-386-1381
