August 28 – September 26, 2025

The Sacramento Poderosas is a collective of scholars, community activists, artists, culture bearers, students, and educators dedicated to preserving imperiled Xicanx/Latinx/Indigenous herstories/histories and highlighting culturally responsive, gender inclusive narratives. Through the planning, designing and painting, the Sacramento Poderosas created a community owned mural highlighting nine Sacramento Xicana/Indigenous activists. Painted in portable sections, the mural has been displayed in numerous venues in the Sacramento Valley including University of California, Davis, Woodland High School, Sacramento City College, and American River College. The mural acts as an agent of change, transforming public spaces into inclusive and revolutionary spaces.

In conjunction with the mural display, the exhibition also features work by Sacramento Poderosas Isabel Martinez and Ruby Chacon. Highlighting their individual art practices, the show includes recent paintings and works on paper.

Artist Talk: Thursday, September 18, Kadema 145, 5:30-7:30PM

Members of Sacramento Poderosas will join in conversation with the Sac State community. A reception will follow in the Kadema Courtyard.

This exhibition is co-sponsored by Inclusive Excellence.