Oaxaca has a deep history of muralism, dating back to the Classic period (650-850 AD) with examples found in sites like Monte Albán. This tradition continued through the Spanish colonial period in churches and convents, often painted by indigenous artists.

Modern Mexican muralism gained prominence after the Mexican Revolution (1921-1940), spearheaded by artists like Diego Rivera, José Clemente Orozco, and David Alfaro Siqueiros. This movement used public art to foster nationalism and address sociopolitical themes, reaching a broad and economically diverse audience.

La Escuela de Muralismo de Oaxaca is an art school and artistic space focused on the practice and teaching of mural painting, particularly the traditional fresco technique, which involves painting on wet plaster. This method creates durable murals and is considered environmentally friendly, using natural, local materials.

The school is directed and founded by Maestro Jesús González Gutiérrez, a working artist specializing in fresco mural painting and other sustainable techniques, his pieces can be seen in cities across three continents.