Three Murals of the Royal Chicano Air Force

February 12 – May 1, 2026

The University Galleries at Sacramento State is proud to present Painting La Comuniversidad: Three Murals of the Royal Chicano Air Force — a landmark exhibition opening Spring 2026 at the University Library Gallery. This groundbreaking exhibition is the first to focus exclusively on the murals of the Royal Chicano Air Force and highlights three important murals in Sacramento: Southside Park Mural (1977, restored 2001), Metamorphosis (1980) and Emergence of the Chicano Social Struggle in a Bi-Cultural Society (1969). Each mural marks a moment in the history of the collective and the on-going commitment to Chicano history and community. 



Painting La Comuniversidad brings these stories to life through large-scale reproductions where visitors can experience details from the murals up close in conjunction with original drawings, activist posters, archival materials, and video interviews with RCAF artists.

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