Mission & Programs

We work to ensure that city arts investments actually reach the musicians, technicians, and small venues keeping live music alive in Sacramento, while addressing the municipal regulations that get in their way.

Our Mission Statement

The Sacramento Live Artist Coalition advocates that the city invest directly into the live musical arts in Sacramento through two core commitments:

1. Working with local government to direct funding into programs that have a positive, meaningful impact for live music workers in Sacramento; and

2. Using practical, evidence-based research to assess and reform city ordinances that unintentionally stifle Sacramento’s live music economy.

Directing Funding to Working Artists

We advocate for public and philanthropic grant structures that fund local artist residencies, guarantee fair pay baselines at independent venues, and support neighborhood programming across the city.

Reforming Outdated City Rules

Small and mid-sized venues face real hurdles around entertainment permits, early curfews, loading zones, and sound rules. We partner with venue operators and city staff to bring forward practical, research-backed solutions.