About University Galleries
Painting La Comuniversidad
Three Murals of the Royal Chicano Air Force
February 12 – May 1, 2026
The University Galleries is pleased to present Painting La Comuniversidad: Three Murals of the Royal Chicano Air Force, a landmark exhibition exploring the legacy of the artist and activist collective founded in Sacramento in the 1970s. The exhibition foregrounds the educational and community impact of mural making as it emerged through the individual and collective projects of the RCAF. Curated by Janina Lopez, Art History PhD candidate and Sacramento State alumna, the exhibition brings together large-scale reproductions of three RCAF murals located in Sacramento along with posters, photographs, and archival materials. Additionally, the show highlights Barrio Art, an art education program started at Sacramento State by RCAF founders Jose Montoya and Esteban Villa, which continues to train art education students today.
Wednesday, February 11
50+ Years of RCAF Mural Making
Speakers: Stan Padilla, Lorraine Garcia Nakata, Juan Carillo, Luis Genaro Garcia. Facilitated by Janina López.
5:00-6:30PM, Hinde Auditorium
- Opening Reception 6:30 - 8:30PM, Library Gallery
Else Gallery
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January 27 – February 20, 2026
An exhibition of artwork by Sacramento State Staff from the Department of Art, Design, and University Galleries.
Kadema Courtyard
- Reception Thursday, January 29, 5-7PM
Witt Gallery Student Exhibitions
Visit the Witt Gallery to see weekly exhibitions featuring work by student exhibitors. Presenting a range of media explorations, each show is organized by a student artist.
January 27 – May 15, 2026
Visiting
Please refer to the CAMPUS MAP for the closest parking structures to the galleries.
About the Galleries
The University Galleries includes the University Library Gallery, the Robert Else Gallery, and the RW & Joyce Witt Gallery.
The University Galleries actively employs students in the galleries with funding provided by Associated Students (ASI), Instructionally Related Activities (IRA), and Federal Work-Study.
Gallery Hours
The University Galleries are open during the academic year and closed during campus holidays and the summer months.
University Library Gallery
Tuesday – Friday, Noon – 4PM
Robert Else Gallery
Tuesday – Friday, Noon – 4PM
R.W & Joyce Witt Gallery
Tuesday – Friday, Noon – 4PM
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Phone: (916) 278-4189
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