Arte Américas

La Frontera (2016) is a piece included in John Sierra: A Retrospective. Housed in Sierra: The Painter are a series of muslin works spanning three decades of experimentation and reinvention. John Sierra uses muted, earthy, and ethereal colors to evoke a feeling of solemnity and what has been described as a “modern poetic sensibility.” John […]

El Grito Final (mixed media, 2007) stands apart from much of John Sierra’s usual work. While his art often centers on themes of Chicano culture, identity, and family, this piece evokes a much darker tone than his typically soft and colorful style. Un Curandero (2022) stands out in Sierra’s ever-evolving practice as an artist—a testament […]

Larger Than Life Arte Américas invites artists, community members, cultural groups, and schools to propose a Day of the Dead ofrenda installation inspired by our upcoming exhibition, Alebrijes y Nahuales: Fantastic Animals From Mexico. This year’s theme—Larger Than Life—draws from the spirit of our monumental exhibition, which will feature towering 20-foot sculptures of alebrijes and nahuales created by Mexican artists. […]

This piece belongs to Sierra’s innovative “Muslin Works”, and powerfully conveys themes of spirituality, strength, and acceptance. At the center of Untitled (Mixed media, 2015) stands a female figure whose head is draped in what resembles a cloth. Her hands cover her eyes, while radiant beams of light emerge from behind her. The interplay of these beams—contrasting […]

El Grito Final (mixed media, 2007) stands apart from much of John Sierra’s usual work. While his art often centers on themes of Chicano culture, identity, and family, this piece evokes a much darker tone than his typically soft and colorful style. El Grito Final is a statement on war. The haunting central figure (humanoid […]

PROGRAM: LECTURA BILINGUE Y TALLER DE ARTE Join us for a bilingual reading of My Mind is A Mountain. Following the story, we will create our own sculpture.  Bilingual storytime is funded by a grant from @calartscouncil and Lance Kashian & Co. Admission to Arte is free for program participants and we will be distributing […]

FREE Evening programming happening every Thursday from 6-8PM. From live music to bilingual book club, there is always something for everyone. Arte, Pero Later is free with our pay what you can admission. Board Game Night 
July 24 | 6–8PM | Free with AdmissionJoin us for a night of fun and friendly competition! We’re bringing […]

FREE Evening programming happening every Thursday from 6-8PM. From live music to bilingual book club, there is always something for everyone. Arte, Pero Later is free with our pay what you can admission. ————- Join us Thursday, July 31st from 6 to 8 PM for our Arte Book Club as we discuss Bless Me, Ultima […]

Have you ever wanted to create your own sun stone calendar?Then this is the Arte Workshop for you! Learn the history behind the Sun Stone Calendar, how to read it, how to find your own personal day symbol based on your birthdate, and the best part is you get to take it home with you! Registration and a […]

On view until July 27, 2025 Michael Vasquez is a local Fresno artist and illustrator who creates digital illustrations inspired by Mesoamerican and Native American cultures. His work represents the gods and mythology, animals, and symbols from those traditions. His goal is to educate others about these rich traditions and offer functional artwork that allows […]