New Video: UC Davis Health unveils fourth mural on campus

A beautiful new mural now enhances a prominent wall along V Street near the police station at 4200 V Street on the Sacramento campus, bringing vivid color, creative expression, and a renewed sense of community to the area.

Created by a team of local artists, this large-scale mural is the fourth to be completed on campus as part of Wide Open Walls, one of the region’s public art initiatives. The project reflects UC Davis Health’s ongoing commitment to public art and connecting communities through accessible and meaningful works of art.

 The mural features bold natural imagery, including redwood trees, rivers, a California bear (or two), and the peregrine falcon that returns each year to nest, symbolizing resilience, renewal, and the healing power of nature. Each artist contributed a unique voice and visual style, creating a dynamic, layered narrative that reflects both California’s environment and UC Davis Health’s spirit of healing.

“This mural is more than just an aesthetic improvement – it’s a symbol of community, resilience, and creativity,” said one employee who walks past the mural daily. “It brightens the entire block and gives people something inspiring to pause and appreciate.”

As with previous murals on campus, this latest addition reflects UC Davis Health’s values and its ongoing investment in creating welcoming, inclusive spaces for patients, visitors, staff, and the broader Sacramento community. The art also contributes to the broader transformation of the V Street corridor by blending health, culture, and civic pride.