Arte Américas

Join the party in the plaza: 6:00pm Salsa Dance Workshop with Dianna’s Studio of Dance 7:00pm Live Music 18 & Under: FREE thanks to Measure P To learn more about sponsorship opportunities for this event please contact blanca@arteamericas.org

Deadline April 21st What: A community-funded opportunity to highlight the experiences of Central Valley youth (ages 18-24) impacted by and navigating/resisting/persisting during the current political climate and changing immigration policies. Selected short stories and essay submissions will be published in an anthology to be released later this year. Prizes: 1st prize $1500   2nd prize $750  […]

April 11th, May 9th, & June 14th Join the party in the Plaza! SPRING SEASON Soneros del Valle Apr. 11 Salsa Dance Party TICKETS: Early Bird Price $15 La Santa Cecilia May 9 Grammy Winners TICKETS: Under 18 is FREE thanks to Measure P! $30 Early Bird & Member’s Price, $45 General VIP Ticket includes 1 […]

Join the party in the plaza as we welcome Grammy Award Winners La Santa Cecilia! Gates: 6pm TICKETS: Under 18: FREE thanks to Measure P $30 Early Bird & Member’s Price, $45 General VIP Ticket includes 1 drink ticket & guaranteed seating: $50 To learn more about sponsorship opportunities for this event please contact blanca@arteamericas.org

Annual Fundraiser! This annual community event is a celebration of those in our community who have raised us! Enjoy brunch, music, and a festive atmosphere including mimosas, margaritas, Mariachi and more! Each year we honor one women in our community as Mother of the Year, this year we celebrate former board member: Janie Rostro To […]

Ashley is the Internship & Fellowship Coordinator for the Arte Américas Cultural Arts Fellowship (AACAF), which supports a cohort of five undergraduate students from UC Merced, CSU Fresno, and SCCCD interested in careers in the arts. A first-generation Latina college graduate, Ashley attended Reedley Community College before earning both her B.A. in History (2018) and […]

Free Reception 6-8pm This retrospective celebrates the life and work of John Sierra, an artist, educator, and visionary who has left an indelible mark on Fresno and beyond. Born in Kerman in 1942, Sierra’s artistic journey reflects a deep commitment to his community and cultural heritage. His work as a muralist, author, illustrator, and educator […]

Free Festival This annual community festival is a celebration of all children! Enjoy art-making, music, and a festival atmosphere including vendors, face painting, and more! Why: Throughout Latin America, Día del Niño (Children’s Day) is celebrated on April 30th as a way to honor and recognize the importance of children in society. The celebration emphasizes […]

Scratchboard Art Join us for a Scratchboard Arte Workshop!  Unleash your creativity in this exciting 2 hour workshop where you’ll learn the art of scratchboard! Scratchboard is a unique medium and technique that uses sharp tools to create stunning illustrations. In this hands on class, you’ll explore the wide variety of textures you can achieve […]

Pinstriping Join Julio Hernandez from Julio’s Kustom Studio for a unique, hands on, two hour pinstriping workshop. This is the perfect opportunity to explore the art of pinstriping as Julio shares the techniques he has mastered throughout his career. You’ll be guided through the process and have the chance to customize your very own aluminum […]