2025 Campus Murals Project: Call for Proposals

Sacramento State invites proposals for the next phase of our Campus Murals Project, located on the Ernest E. Tschannen Engineering Teaching and Research Building. This year's murals will explore institutional servingness our commitment to creating a campus that is the best serving institution for all.

Project Scope

• Six murals (7-by-30 foot each)
  • Three murals reserved for current Sac State students
• Additional murals open to Sac State faculty, staff, and alumni (including former Sac State faculty and staff)
• One central mural theme wall (7-by-30-foot) will be commissioned separately

Artist Compensation

• $1,200 stipend per selected artist/team ($600 advance, $600 upon completion)
• Selected Artist(s) will be responsible for providing their own paint, brushes and any other installation materials and supplies needed to complete their work.
• Additional materials and supplies such as ladders/step stools and drop cloths will be provided.

Theme Focus

We seek proposals that visualize how Sacramento State can become the best serving institution for all. As a proud Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and emerging Black-Serving Institution (BSI), as well host to the new Native American College and the country’s first Black Honors College, we celebrate our commitment to serving diverse communities. Our campus is further enriched by programs and centers that make our university stronger, including our cultural academic centers, employee resource groups, student organizations, and support centers and programs, as well as our academic departments and programs dedicated to studying diverse histories, cultures, and experiences

We especially welcome visual narratives that explore:

• What does it look like when every member of our campus community feels truly supported?
• How do different cultures, traditions, identities, and experiences make our university stronger?
• Where do you see moments of care and compassion transforming our campus?
• What symbols or scenes represent the journey from individual support to collective success?
• How would you visualize a space where everyone has what they need to thrive?

The selection committee encourages you to draw from your personal experiences, observations, and connections to any of our campus communities in envisioning what makes Sacramento State's approach to service unique. Your mural proposal may resonate with any aspect of our diverse campus community - whether it's our institutional serving designations, specific programs, identity groups, cultural traditions, or shared experiences that contribute to our mission of institutional servingness.

Submission Requirements

1. Detailed sketch/rendering/digital concept of proposed mural design
2. Artist statement (500 words max) explaining:
   • How your design connects to institutional servingness and the campus community
   • How your personal background and experiences inform your understanding of servingness
   • How your vision contributes to making Sac State a more welcoming and supportive space for all
3. Your connection to Sac State
4. Artist portfolio/Examples of previous work
5. Artist category (student, faculty, staff, or alumni)

Important Dates:

• Submission Deadline EXTENDED: May 1, 2025
• Artist Notification: May 12, 2025
• Public Announcement: TBD
• Project Duration: September 1-15, 2025

Selection Process: Proposals will be reviewed by a diverse committee of campus representatives and community partners.

Selection Criteria

• Artistic merit and technical feasibility
• Understanding and interpretation of servingness theme
• Contribution to diverse representation and perspectives
• Connection to Sacramento State's mission and values
• Ability to complete project within timeline

Environmental Requirements: Selected artists must comply with all university environmental and safety protocols during installation. Detailed requirements will be provided during artist orientation.

Submit Your Proposal

Submit Proposal for the 2025 Mural Project

Questions

Contact:

MaryTess Mayall at Blue Line Arts

marytess@bluelinearts.org 

Jennifer Wagelie, Inclusive Excellence

wagelie@csus.edu