October 16, 2026 – Abridged – In a world full of mass-produced trinkets, Wormie World invites Sacramento to embrace something a little more unique: handmade ceramic worms.
The free annual scavenger hunt for the squiggly creatures returns for its third year this Saturday, encouraging participants to explore the city in search of hundreds of small creations hidden throughout Sacramento.
May 12, 2026 – Comstock’s Magazine – Enter the magic of the “little treat.” As it turns out, having a snack or drink by your side while you create can make art feel more approachable and less intimidating. It harkens back to the days of crayon-coloring with a cup of Goldfish at the ready, doing art for the sake of enjoyment rather than accomplishment. Several Sacramento businesses have recognized this, and in an effort to encourage people to connect with art, have integrated the principle of the little treat into their offerings.
April 21, 2026 – Salinas Valley Tribune – Down the way we ran into the Old Town Trainstop. There we discovered several people partaking in art projects at Atrium 916 community space, which was wonderful to see.
Within the area was Old Sacramento State Historic Park featuring an old makeshift Western town with the Big Four Building where four railroad tycoons ran the Central Pacific Railroad Company. It was also a connection for the first-ever transcontinental railroad that linked California with the rest of the United States. The gravel path also leads to the Sacramento History Museum and California State Railroad Museum, a must for locomotive enthusiasts.
April 18, 2026 – GoodDay Sacramento – Atrium 916 and Arden Fair have team up to present Earth Month: a Learn and Grow Celebration on Saturday, April 18th at Arden Fair. The community is invited to take part in a series of interactive, family-friendly activities focused on sustainability, environmental awareness, and hands-on learning between 1- 4pm today. Sustainable and eco-centric educational booths and vendors “Color Your Own” reusable tote bag activity at Atrium 916’s Zero Waste Mobile Art Café Sustainable art installation by local artist Yennie Zhou and live music by local musicians.
April 03, 2026 – The Sacramento Press – Now through April 30, participating businesses across the district will feature Earth Month-themed promotions, including sustainable products, plant-based menu items, eco-friendly actitivites, and special events that spotlight conversation and community stewardship. Guests are encouraged to explore the district, discover new favorites, and engage with businesses committed to thoughtful, environmentally friendly practices.
March 20, 2026 – The Observer – Sacramento filmmakers and production companies can now apply for grants that help offset production costs and support film and television projects shot in the city. One recent recipient, Atrium 916, received grant support for the Sacramento-produced documentary series “Citizens of Planet Earth,” which began airing March 14.
March 11, 2026 – KFBK News Radio – On Friday, March 13th, from 6 to 8 pm at Sacramento’s Aggie Square, Atrium916 premiers Citizens of Planet Earth, a groundbreaking 6-part documentary series that pulls back the curtain on the invisible systems of everyday waste.
Atrium 916 invites you to the premiere of Citizens of Planet Earth, a new documentary-style TV series exploring the systems behind everyday waste, and the people working on real solutions.
March 05, 2026 – Herald Tribune – Citizens of Planet Earth, a new documentary-style TV series exploring the systems behind everyday waste, and the people working on real solutions, will premiere in Sacramento on Friday, March 13. Filmed in Sacramento, this series hired over 104 local creative makers, and was made possible with support from the Sacramento Metropolitan Cable Television Commission, SMUD, the City of Sacramento, and many kind people who care for the environment.
March 04, 2026 – Red Bluff Daily News – After successful textile repair workshops to encourage the reuse and re-wearing of items, the Tehama County Library and Solid Waste agency are bringing more creative sustainability to the county, in partnership with the California Product Stewardship Council.
On March 11, the Red Bluff branch of the library will host Atrium 916’s Mobile Art Cafe. The art cafe is a solar-powered mobile pop-up that travels from place to place for art events, where visitors can create art pieces encouraging reuse and recycling.
March 03, 2026 – Desert Sun – Citizens of Planet Earth, a new documentary-style TV series exploring the systems behind everyday waste, and the people working on real solutions, will premiere in Sacramento on Friday, March 13. “While the series explores the staggering reality of our global waste streams, its heartbeat is the community of innovators, activists, and everyday citizens who are building tangible, local solutions.” Shira Lane, Atrium916 CEO
February 01, 2026 – Sacramento Press – This Valentine’s season, Old Sacramento Waterfront is giving locals a new reason to get out, explore, and fall in love with their neighborhood. From February 1 through February 16, the district will host “Follow the Hearts”, a fun, district-wide Valentine’s experience designed to encourage residents and visitors to shop small, dine local, and discover everything Old Sacrament Waterfont has to offer.
January 02, 2026 – Sacramento News & Review – When Yennie Zhou says she doesn’t believe in talent, just hard work and skill, it’s not self-deprecation, she’s drawing on a lifetime shaped by resourcefulness and the ability to create art from almost anything, including trash.
November 21, 2025 – GoodDay Sacramento – Join Atrium 916 this holiday season for warm drinks, sustainable crafts, and a wonderful winter wonderland experience! Come learn how we all can help Santa keep the North Pole cold! Atrium 916 is an interactive space for art, community and sustainability.
Visitors can create Holiday creations, all while enjoying the garden patio and locally brewed kombucha or tea.
From 3:00-8:00pm enjoy warm drinks and family portraits!
November 1, 2025 – GoodDay Sacramento – Atrium 916 is an interactive space for art, community and sustainability , where visitors are invited to participate in the Day of the Dead altar and make art at our Art Cafe. Visitors can sculpt with clay Halloween creations or create a trick or treat bag, all while enjoying the garden patio and locally brewed kombucha or tea.
October 29, 2025 – Sustainable Packaging Innovation Forum – The key insight: sustainability isn’t a finish line — it’s a system of trade-offs. Our role is to make those trade-offs smarter, data-driven, and human-centered. Grateful to the Innovation Forum team for convening such thoughtful voices — and proud to have Veritiv in the mix driving practical progress.
October 27, 2025 – Sustainable Packaging Innovation Forum – Hope to see you in Chicago in a few days. I am moderating a powerful panel discussion at the Sustainable Packaging Innovation Forum, October 28th in Chicago. I’ll be joining industry leaders from Chick-fil-A Restaurants, Canopy, US Plastics Pact, and Veritiv to explore the material choice framework, balancing sustainability, functionality, cost, and availability. From fiberization to reuse and consumer perception, we’ll dive into the real-world trade-offs and how decisions are made that shape the future of packaging. Grateful for the opportunity to bring a systems-thinking and creative economy lens to this important conversation. Let’s make creative packaging that is smarter, kinder, and truly circular.
October 3, 2025 – The Sacramento Bee – Fall traditions are happening all over the capital region with different events and activities to participate in, settling into October, where things tend to get a little spooky. Cat Xia (Hellxia) Art Collection, is being placed on display at The Atrium, 1020 Front St., in Old Sacramento. The free event is extended throughout the weekend starting at 10 a.m.
September 27, 2025 – The Business of Art – As California rolls out Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws like SB 54 and SB 707, new budgets open for reuse, refill, repair, and education. That creates real opportunities for artists and makers—as storytellers, fabricators, experience designers, problem solvers, educators, and community activators.
September 8, 2025 – Comstock’s Magazine – The EveryDay Creative program, operated by the community development cooperation CLTRE, is one of a handful of initiatives the OAC has funded in recent years aimed at growing the creative economy, which is typically thought of as all businesses making or selling cultural goods or services. More than 100 people applied, and 20 were selected. Among the chosen entrepreneurs were a bookstore owner, a podcast producer, a dance instructor and a fashion designer.
August 1, 2025 – PBS KVIE News Minute – “It’s time to say goodbye to the Viva La Frida exhibit at in Old Sacramento. The mixed-media collection at the Atrium celebrates the life of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. It’s last day is Sunday August 3rd”