ENLIGHTENMENT: Shane Grammer, Mural Artist with a Mission

In 2025, we’re featuring regular salon talks with local artists and creatives who are doing exciting and innovative work here in Sacramento, nationally and worldwide.

First up is local-boy-turned-nationally-known artist . HIs work spans a variety of mediums with a focus on murals, art installations, painting and sculpture.

Grammer, who grew up in Chico, got national attention in 2018 for murals he did in the town of Paradise after it was devastated by the Camp Fire. He’s still best known for his large-scale murals (photo above is of his latest work, done at Art Basel in Miami last month.)

But you can also see Grammer’s work at major tourist attractions. He works as a freelance creative director in the theme park industry, doing conceptual design, fabrication and installation for clients including the Disney parks, Universal Studios and Legoland.

To inspire young artists, Grammer founded the Hope Through Art Foundation, which has been working with youth in underserved communities around Northern California to create revitalizing murals on walls around their neighborhoods.

Whether he’s creating art for the Bellagio Hotel or showing students in Yuba City how to properly hold a spray paint can, Grammer believes art can inspire, heal, and foster belonging and resilience.

Join us for a talk with Grammer about his art and his approach to creating it. Bring your own questions — no topic is too small or dumb to ask about.

Ruhstaller’s BSMT has a variety of beers on tap, as well as wine, kombucha and sparkling water. Light snacks will be available, but please feel free to BYO food and nonalcoholic beverages.

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