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Arts

New murals, new meanings: Belonging Boulevard celebrates student stories

Claire Harrell, Nojixa Anacleto, and Vivian Gonzalez September 30, 2025
Sacramento State had their grand unveiling of mural corridor Belonging Boulevard on Sept. 17. Many of the artists showed off their artwork and what it means to them.
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art alumna Amari Moore works on her mural, carefully painting fine details on her sunflower on the south wall of the Ernest E. Tschannen Engineering Teaching and Research Building, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. She will exhibit her other works at the Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum in October.

A new vibrant splash of color adorns campus walls

Ellie Appleby, Visuals Staffer September 24, 2025
Vibrant colors of the newly installed art mural along the Ernest E. Tschannen Engineering Teaching and Research Building turn heads as spectators come for the unveiling, celebrating a place where all can feel they belong.
The Pop-Up Shop is located on the first floor of the University Union near the Southwest entrance Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. Clothes, vintage video games, art, jewelry and more are sold in the shop.

Student-owned businesses pop into the Student Union

Melina DeBolt, A&E Staffer September 19, 2025
The Pop-Up Shop creates a space for student-owned businesses to sell their items to Sacramento State students and faculty. Both student connection and real-world business skills are grown in The Pop-Up Shop.
The StingerStudio Makerspace celebrated this semester’s Create, Make and Share Faire Wednesday, April 23, 2025. The fair featured various art and innovations from staff and students alike, many of whom used the space’s tools and materials to complete their projects for no extra cost.

Creativity was in the air at the Create, Make and Share Faire

Giancarlo Diloy, Staffer May 1, 2025
From 3D-printed trinkets to eye-catching embroidery, Sac State creatives unveiled their projects at the Create, Make and Share Faire at the StingerStudio Makerspace on Wednesday.
Michelle Dahl and Gina Grice in front of some of their work Thursday, March 13, 2025. Their art is on display at Gallery 1075 in West Sacramento until March 31.

Painting outside the lines: Sacramento artists aim to inspire the next generation of women

Chris D. Johnson, Staffer March 17, 2025
To commemorate Women’s History Month, Sacramento based artists Michelle Dahl and Gina Grice have their artwork on display at Gallery 1075 located in the West Sacramento Community Center.
 A couple stands admiring Dominick Porras’ artwork in the University Union gallery, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025. Porras captured a variety of photos ranging from portraits to objects, all black and white photos.

‘Silvery Synthesis’: photography and mixed media elevate a culture’s beauty

Minh Anh Tang, Staffer March 10, 2025
“Silvery Synthesis” is a mixed-media gallery of works by Dominick Porras in Sac State’s University Union gallery from Feb. 20 to March 13. Porras explores themes of traditional Indigenous practices in contrast with modern practices.
Guests view portraits at the ‘16 Black Classicists’ gallery in the University Union Gallery Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025. The gallery focuses on Black scholars in classicism.

‘16 Black Classicists’ gallery shines light on unsung heroes in classic studies

Chris D. Johnson, Staffer February 12, 2025
Sacramento State’s University Union Gallery is hosting the ‘16 Black Classicists’ gallery from Jan. 23 to Feb. 13. The gallery showcases the rich history of Black scholars in Greek and Roman humanities studies to celebrate Black History Month.
A large altar sits near the entrance to the California Museum Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. The altar was erected by local restaurateur Ernesto Delgado in honor of his mother.

Día de Los Muertos art exhibit brings color to the afterlife

Michael Pepper and Ismael Martinez Castillo October 24, 2024
The California Museum’s Día de Los Muertos art exhibit celebrates Latinx culture and honors leaders of the past, featuring artists Adrián Arias, Krisztianna, Juan Ramos and John Hancock.
Two gallery attendees view four portrait pieces in the University Union Gallery Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024. Guests were able to attend a special opening ceremony of the “For the People” photo gallery.

‘For the People’ photo gallery provides a new lens into Sacramento community

Chris D. Johnson, Staffer October 11, 2024
Sacramento State’s University Union Gallery is hosting Sacramento based photographer Joseph Anderson’s photography from Sept. 23 to Oct. 17, 2024.
Artist reception for the exhibit of ‘Don’t mind if I do,’ in the Sac State library gallery on Sept. 12, 2024. The exhibit is centered around a self-serve restaurant style conveyor belt where the plates of food are replaced with small art pieces meant to be picked up and explored by the participants.

Take a seat for a tactile treat: Exhibit explores accessibility in modern art

Michael Pepper, Staffer September 27, 2024
Sacramento State library gallery hosts the exhibit ‘Don’t mind if I do’, organized by artist Finnegan Shannon and curated by Lauren Levy to challenge preconceptions of modern art while expanding accessibility.
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