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Arte Américas is the largest non-profit cultural center in the Central
Valley. We began our operation in a rented one room office located
on a store front on Fulton Street. Through the dedication of our
Board Members and hard work of our staff and volunteers, Arte Américas
has grown to be a very important part of the Cultural Arts District
of Fresno. Arte Américas purchased its own building, located at
1630 Van Ness Avenue, in 1995. Shortly thereafter we acquired an
adjoining acre of land which now houses our Plaza.
Our building houses:
Over 10,000 square feet of gallery, meeting and classroom space,
two gift shops, a library of Latino literature and a kitchen. We
recently completed a 1642 square foot addition of new bathrooms,
serving kitchen area, and a kiosko in our Plaza.
A museum within our cultural center, which is a partnership between
Arte Americas and the Fresno Arts Museum.
What we Offer:
Art shows and exhibits
Children’s and adult theatre classes
La Peña Brings Cultural Activities to our center during the year, one friday per month.
Nights in the Plaza: a 10 week summer concert series in our Plaza.
The Rebozo Festival, held on Mother’s Day, is an event that
has sold out the last four years.
Arte Américas is a partner of the Girl Scouts to create
the Arte Américas Troop. Meetings in Spanish and English are held
at our center; with ballet lessons following the meetings.
Workshops on toy making, beadwork, ceramics, and other disciplines.
Book readings, poetry slams and spoken word events
We provide meeting and reception space for over 47 community organizations.
If you are interested in using Arte Américas as a meeting place
for your group please call (559) 266-2623 for fee and schedule information.
The remarkable thing about Arte Américas is that we operate on a
volunteer staff. If you would like to become a volunteer all you
need to do is come in and fill out an application or click
here to download the form.
OPERATING HOURS
Thursday – Saturday
11:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Free admission
Art Hop: First Thursday of every Month 5:00
p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Free admission
ADMISSION
Members ............................................ Free
5 & under ........................................... Free
Non-Members ................................... $3.00
Students/Seniors ................................. $2.00
Our membership is reciprocal with the Fresno Art Museum. In other
words, if you join Arte Américas, your card is also good for free
admission to the Fresno Art Museum. Admission to our concerts and
other events varies.
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