Shira Lane – Atrium

Sacramento Creative Economy Meeting April 16

APRIL 16, 2025 – ATRIUM916 – Creative Economy Meeting 2025 Sharing opportunities for Sacramento creatives and a new project in formation designed to uplift the entire sector. City has a $44 million deficit and budget negotiations are happening. If we’re not at the table with strong, solid ideas, we’ll find ourselves on the chopping block. Looking for creatives and groups who want to be part of these proposed project proposals.

Sacramento Creative Economy Meeting October 21

OCTOBER 21, 2024 ATRIUM916 – We will be discussing upcoming grants and opportunities while engaging with Sacramento’s future leadership. In this two-part “Meet the Candidates for Mayor” series, you’ll have the chance to hear directly from the candidates about their vision for the creative economy.
In Part 2 Kevin McCarty will present his plans to foster local artists and support creative organizations.

Sacramento Creative Economy Meeting September 23

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 – ATRIUM916 – Get updated on upcoming grants and opportunities. Meet the Mayoral Candidates. In this first of a two-part Candidate Meeting, Dr. Flojaune Cofer will share her vision for the future of our city’s creative economy and her plans to support local artists and organizations.

Sacramento Creative Economy Meeting March 13th, 2024

MARCH 13, 2024 – ATRIUM916 – This meeting is a collaboration between Atrium and Black Artist Foundry and made possible with the support of Civic Thread, We Prosper Together, Valley Vision, City of Sacramento and CA FWD with California Jobs First Initiative.
In this session, we will be brainstorming ideas and sharing opportunities across our creative siloes. There will also be places to promote your events, social handles, and roadblocks affecting our community.

CalRecycle – Atrium and SB54 Drafting of Regs

FEBRUARY 6, 2024 – CALRECYCLE – Atrium 916 CEO, Shira Lane, is pictured in CalEPA – CalRecycle SB54’s marketing while questioning the SB54 panel on its reuse and refill definitions. As posted by CalRecycle: “Thanks to everyone who took part in CalRecycle’s Q&A session on draft regulations for California’s landmark #PlasticPollution prevention law. We look forward to feedback from the public as we craft rules that will succeed at cutting trash pollution in our state.”

Looking for a unique paint-and-sip experience? Sustainable art trailer to open in Old Sacramento

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 – THE SACRAMENTO BEE – Atrium 916, a creative environmental nonprofit launched a zero-waste, solar-powered mobile art cafe on Friday in Old Sacramento offering visitors “art, not food.” The cafe plans to provide “inclusive art activities” to communities across the Sacramento region. Artgoers can also order locally brewed KC Kombucha for a unique paint-and-sip experience. The cafe is built out of a 1950s horse trailer and is powered by solar panels. It was designed by Sacramento artist Mike Jones, and funded in part by a grant from SMUD, the Sacramento Metropolitan Utility District, as a part of its zero-carbon plan.

Shira Lane, CEO of Atrium916 Speaks at CalRecycle Public Meeting

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 – CALRECYCLE – With SB54 encouraging re-use, Atrium 916, Executive Director brings to light that little thought is placed on how this re-use infrastructure will be designed and the possible pitfall that will occur if a planned approach is left for the market to create.

Atrium 916, One Of The Most Unique And Eco-Friendly Stores In California

May 25, 2022 By Dennis Keller MARKETS HERALD Atrium 916, One Of The Most Unique And Eco-Friendly Stores In California, Serves Art Not Food At Your Table On a golden…
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Creative Economy Meeting May 19, 2022

In this session, we will be talking about the 10 million dollars that could be given to local Sacramento creative economy of which $2.75million for basic universal income for two years). Sacramento City Creative Economy Manager Megan L. Van Voorhis, and Grants and Education Program Coordinator, Melissa Cirone will be sharing information on the programs and be asking for input from the creative community.

Care Through Scent – Atrium Creative

May 11, 2022 By Team Sbukit Go Solo Elevating Your Self-Care Through Scent – Candle Wonders What’s your biggest accomplishment as a business owner? I am always improving and excited…
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Citizens of Planet Earth – PBS TV series by Atrium 916

April 5, 2022 By Mark S Allen ABC 10 The series focuses on sustainability in fashion and debuts later this year, our Mark S. Allen shows us how the production…
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Creative Economy Meeting February 17, 2022

In this session, we will be talking about the 10 million dollars that could be given to local Sacramento creative economy of which $2.75million for basic universal income for two years). Sacramento City Creative Economy Manager Megan L. Van Voorhis, and Grants and Education Program Coordinator, Melissa Cirone will be sharing information on the programs and be asking for input from the creative community.