Fresno Arts Council

06/03/2026

There's still time to apply for these grants and artist calls ❗ Visit the link to learn more about each opportunity for artists❗ https://mailchi.mp/fresnoartscouncil/grant-opportunities-artist-calls-june-3-1148

Art Grants:

📌California Arts Council Individual Artists Fellowship (Administered by the Kern Dance Alliance)
Deadline: June 12, 2026
Award Amounts: $5,000, $10,000, or $50,000 depending on fellowship tier

📌California Humanities Connecting California Grant
Deadline: July 13, 2026
Award Amount: $1,000 to $5,000

📌National Endowment for the Arts Grant Program for Arts Projects
Part 1 - Submission Deadline: July 9, 2026
Part 2 - NEA Applicant Portal Deadline: July 21, 2026
Award Amount: $10,000 to $100,000 depending on the selected grant

Artist Calls:

📌Central Valley Community Foundation 60th Anniversary Art Proposals
New Deadline: June 12, 2026

📌Fresno City Hall America 250 Artist Call
New Deadline: June 12, 2026

📌Fulton StreetHop Artist Call for the First Thursday ArtHop in Downtown Fresno

05/27/2026

05/19/2026

Deadlines approaching 🚨 read more about these call to artists and grant opportunities here: https://mailchi.mp/fresnoartscouncil/grant-opportunities-artist-calls-may-19-236729

Artist Calls:

📌Fresno Box Art Program
Deadline: May 22, 2026

📌Central Valley Community Foundation 60th Anniversary Art Proposals
Deadline: May 29, 2026

📌Yosemite Sierra Artists 55th Annual Open Art Competition & Exhibition
Deadline: May 31, 2026

📌Fresno City Hall America 250 Artist Call
Deadline: June 5, 2026

📌Fulton StreetHop Artist Call

Grant Opportunities:

📌Community Media Access Collaborative's The Big Tell 2026 Film Contest
Deadline: June 1, 2026
Award Amount: 10 grants of $5,000

📌Kern Dance Alliance Individual Artists Fellowship
Deadline: June 12, 2026
Award Amounts: $5,000, $10,000, or $50,000 depending on fellowship tier

📌California Humanities Connecting California Grant
Deadline: July 13, 2026
Award Amount: $1,000 to $5,000

05/05/2026

Thank you for joining us at our 13th Annual Arts Alive in Agriculture Juried Exhibition and Reception 👏

On Thursday, April 30th, Fresno Arts Council presented its 13th Annual Arts Alive in Agriculture Juried Exhibition and Reception in "The Barn" at the San Joaquin River Parkway Conservation Trust. 84 agriculture-themed artworks by 57 Central Valley artists were on display and available for purchase, with 100% of proceeds going to the artists. More than 300 guests attended the event, which honors the agricultural roots, resources, and traditions of the diverse communities that produce our food in the Central Valley 🌱

Congratulations to the Best in Show winner Juan Rodriguez for his piece, "Manzanas Verdes Kingsburg CA," the Farm Favorite winner, Michael Levy, for his piece, "Kerman Pistachios," and all the first place, second place, and honorable mention winners in each of the five categories 🏆

Fresno Arts Council thanks our community of artists, agricultural leaders, arts patrons, event attendees, and sponsors for joining us in this celebration of the Central Valley's many gifts. We look forward to seeing you next year 🥳

Visit our website to see all of the exhibited art pieces, winners, sponsors, and more! https://www.fresnoartscouncil.org/programs/arts-alive-in-agriculture

04/27/2026

Today is the last day to apply! Apply here: https://arts.ca.gov/grants/panels/

Learn about the critical role of peer review panelists in the grant application process and view resources for panelists.

04/24/2026

Executive Director – Fresno Arts Council
Fresno | Full-Time | $75K–$90K

The Fresno Arts Council is seeking a strategic, community-focused Executive Director to lead the organization’s next chapter. This role partners with the Board to guide strategy, strengthen community partnerships, oversee operations and fundraising, and champion the arts across Fresno County.

Ideal candidates bring:
• Nonprofit or arts leadership experience
• Financial and grant management experience
• Fundraising and community partnership skills
• Strong communication and team leadership

Salary: $75,000–$90,000 + benefits (holidays, medical/dental/vision, 403(b) match).

Help strengthen the arts and cultural life of Fresno County!

Apply: Send resume, letter of interest, and 3 references to
[email protected]

Visit the link for more about the position: https://www.fresnoartscouncil.org/careers

04/23/2026

We're one week away from an evening of art, agriculture, music, and fun 🥳

Join us at "The Barn" at the San Joaquin Parkway Trust River Center on Thursday, April 30 at 5:30 PM 🌱

Arts Alive in Agriculture: A Juried Exhibition is an annual art competition that honors the agricultural roots, resources, and traditions of the diverse communities that produce our food in the Central Valley. The Fresno Arts Council seeks to highlight the Central Valley’s agricultural industry by exhibiting original works of art created by Central Valley based artists for our 13th annual exhibition 🌾

The exhibition and reception are free and open to the public, with a suggested donation of $20. The event will be featuring live music by musicians from Jazz Fresno and the Youth Orchestras of Fresno, a grazing table by Fig and Honey Lavish Grazing, and local wine and beer tasting provided by O’Neill Vintners and Distillers and Tioga Sequoia Brewing Company.

Special thanks to our sponsors and community donors who made this event possible 🙌

Tickets are available on Eventbrite here: https://artsalive2026.eventbrite.com

We hope to see you there!

04/21/2026

Incoming Artist Calls 🚨 Read more about these local artists calls from the City of Fresno, the Central Valley Community Foundation, and the Fresno Arts Council! - https://mailchi.mp/fresnoartscouncil/call-to-artists-042199

04/13/2026

Are you an artist looking for a space to exhibit your artwork? Interested in participating in ArtHop, or networking with local artists? Join the Fresno Arts Council and Hella FRESNO in a collaborative meeting to learn more on Thursday, April 16, from 5:30-6:30PM at the Fresno Arts Council on 1245 Van Ness Ave.

All interested artists, ArtHop Venues, and community members are invited to attend! This is an opportunity for creatives to collaborate, exchange ideas, and learn more about what's happening in the artist community