D1 Birds and Benches Mentor Artist Presentation: Larry G. Meeks

Tue Apr 07 2026 at 05:30 pm to 07:30 pm UTC-07:00

2631 New Market Dr | Sacramento

City of Sacramento, Office of Arts and Culture
Publisher/HostCity of Sacramento, Office of Arts and Culture
D1 Birds and Benches Mentor Artist Presentation: Larry G. Meeks
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Artist Larry G. Meeks shares his vision, his process and his work. This is the third in a series of professional artist presentations.
About this Event

Reverend Larry Meeks is pastor of Williams Memorial Church of God In Christ, Sacramento’s mother church. He has a Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.); a Master of Arts in Public Administration (M.P.A.), a Master of Arts Degree in Psychology (M.A.); and two Honorary Doctorate Degrees (Divinity and Humanities).

He was a Nationally Syndicated Columnist over 20 years. During that time, he wrote 1,000 plus columns that were widely read around the world. He covered such diverse issues such as rearing families, race relations, religion, and how to survive in a troubled world.

Larry Meeks was a college professor for the Los Rios Community College District. He taught psychology. He was a consultant and instructor for Sacramento County teaching “Life Skills and Turing Your Life Around” to convicted drug abusers.

Larry Meeks is the Former Director of Health for the State of California. He was appointed to that position by Governor George Deukmejian and served in that capacity for nine years.

Larry Meeks served 13 years on Sacramento’s Natomas Unified School Board. In 2021 the Natomas Unified School Board named the Larry G. Meeks Academy in his honor. The city also honored his contributions by memorializing his hard work by naming a street after him.

Larry Meeks is a Marriage Family and Child Counselor. He has succeeded in changing many lives for the better. He does this God given work free of charge for the members of his congregation.

Larry Meeks is a renowned metal artist, creating both public and private works of art. He has 49 artworks gracing the public landscape in Sacramento. His works can be found at the State Capitol, the Federal Building, City/County Parks, Public Transit Station, Urban Gardens, and many private collections.

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2631 New Market Dr, 2631 New Market Drive, Sacramento, United States

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