OUR ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF
DÍA DE MUERTOS
November 1st, 2026 | 5pm
Arte Américas’ Plaza Paz
Run of show 2026
| 5 PM | Open |
| Artmaking, Food vendors, artesanos, pintacarits and music from DJ Cruz! | |
| 6 pm | Procession leaves at 6pm from Fresno’s original location. 1424 Fulton St at Warnors Building. |
| 6:20 pm | Lety La Catrina greets procession at the Plaza |
| 6:30 pm | Danza Yoztaltepec blessing and performance |
| 7:00 pm | Los Vaqueros de Laton Folklorico Performance |
| 7:30 pm | Banda La Orgullosa del Valle |
| 8:00 pm | DJ Cruz |
| 8:30pm | Banda La Orgullosa del Valle |
| 9:00 pm | End |
A MEANINGFUL CELEBRATION FOR ALL AGES
Cala Gala is a Día de Muertos celebration that brings together creatives and community members of all ages in a shared cultural experience.
VOTED BEST OF CENTRAL CALIFORNIA ARTS AND CULTURE EVENT
Spanning for almost four decades, Cala Gala is now one of Fresno’s most significant events, welcoming over 3,000 attendees annually.
Ancestral rituals
The event honors Día de Muertos while fostering traditions and cultural exchange through food, music, danza, folklórico, and art making.
event highlights
timeline
Centro Bellas Artes
A vision for a Latino cultural center begins.
First Exhibition
John F. Sierra curates the first Día de Muertos exhibition.
Arte Américas
The organization officially opens.
CALA GALA
A free celebration made possible by community support.
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SPonsors
By becoming a Cala Gala Sponsor, you join us in creating the magic of this living tradition, one that honors our shared culture, the memory of our loved ones and the legacies of our community members.
Thank you for supporting our mission and helping make this gathering possible.
CALAVERITA
$2,500
- 4 Reserved seats at VIP area
- Business name on main entrance and event collateral
CEMPASUCHIL
$5,000
- 6 Reserved seats at VIP area
- Business name on main entrance and event collateral
COPAL
$7,500
- 1 VIP table (8) at festival
- Business name on main entrance and event collateral
- Logo on website
- Verbal recognition during the event
OFRENDA
$10,000
- PRESENTING SPONSOR FOR COMMUNITY FESTIVAL
- 2 VIP tables at festival
- Business name on main entrance and event collateral
- Verbal recognition during the event
- Logo on all Arte collateral (website, social media, mailers) for one year
- Tour of ofrendas with Executive Director
interested in becoming a sponsor?
Reach out to our Executive Director arianna@arteamericas.org to learn more about getting involved and how you can contribute to this meaningful event.