RCAF Mural Project

In partnership with 916 Ink, Sacramento State University and the California Arts Council, FNDC facilitated the painting of fifteen murals on buildings along Franklin Boulevard that represents the heritage, history and future of the Franklin District. Eight murals celebrate the cultural history of our area with large scale reproductions of posters designed by original members of Sacramento’s Royal Chicano Air Force (RCAF), Sacramento’s artist collective that has been nationally recognized for its Chicano/Mexican art and cultural activities. Seven murals are Latino-themed installations created by local artists with poetry incorporated by students from 916 Ink.

In addition, a new mural celebrating Chicano themes replaced an accident-damaged mural at the Franklin Center on Franklin Boulevard near Fruitridge. Long time muralist Jose Lott, who has long-standing connections to the Franklin District was selected for the project. The mural is an artistic representation of the vibrant and long-established Chicano/Latino/Mexicano community in the Franklin Boulevard District. Jose also mentored a younger artist, Andy Cohen, on this project. ​​