Jerry Schillinger, the TESC Director of Facilities, probably didn't imagine his job would be so political when he signed on to the College, but in the mid-1970s he had to match wits with a guerrilla artist. The Evergreen Parkway served as the venue for this show.

In 1973-74 or so, the College added two entrance signs at both ends of the Parkway. They were consistent with the original design of the school-- concrete. An anonymous person, later identifying him/herself as "The Mad Painter," added color and design to the sign. Jerry had it cleaned off. The Mad Painter returned. Jerry had it cleaned off again. After the third enhancement by the Mad Painter, the College started making legal threats since the cost of cleaning the signs was starting to strain the sign-cleaning budget.

The Mad Painter sought a pardon through a third party, and a meeting was arranged. As a result of these negotiations, a contest was held for the design of a new sign. In short order the concrete version was replaced with a new wooden sign. The identity of the Mad Painter remained a mystery.

Years later, long after Jerry left Evergreen, an artist decided to enhance the freeway overpass that connects Evergreen to Highway 101. The design and color was much like that of the Mad Painter. But unlike the previous case, this artist was caught red-handed and the State of Washington was not as forgiving as Jerry Schillinger.