Pan Valley Institute

Pan Valley Institute It’s a unique opportunity to discover and experience firsthand the wealth of art and culture these communities have to offer.

Founded in 1998, the Pan Valley Institute (PVI) creates safe spaces for immigrants and refugees to learn from one another, and to design organizing strategies that will help them promote social change and build community. The series, which runs from February to April 2013, includes nine separate events in four Central Valley cities: Fresno, Visalia, Madera, and Livingston. The series is the culmin

ation of the Tamejavi Cultural Organizing Fellowship Program (TCOFP), which directly invests in our region’s cultural organizers and engages communities to connect art with people’s daily lives. Each event in the series is organized by one of nine TCOFP fellows representing their respective communities as cultural keepers, artists, and organizers. It is their chance to fully utilize the instruction they have received in the program. Each event is designed to engage members of all cultures through a lively expression of the arts.

REPOST "Sacramento is finalizing the state budget right now - and small farmers need your voice today.CAFF has put toge...
05/29/2026

REPOST "Sacramento is finalizing the state budget right now - and small farmers need your voice today.

CAFF has put together a Budget Advocacy Toolkit with call scripts, contact info for your representatives, and social media content to make it easy to take action in the next few days.

One phone call to your Assemblymember or State Senator can make a real difference for the safety net programs that keep small farms in business and local communities fed.

Access the toolkit by clicking the link in our bio."

Join us for a creative workshop and learn about our upcoming community performance process exploring identity, belonging...
05/26/2026

Join us for a creative workshop and learn about our upcoming community performance process exploring identity, belonging, and power through storytelling, movement, and dialogue.

Refreshments provided.TUESDAY JUNE 16 2026 5:00PM - 7:30PM
Gracey Room Merced Library 2100 O St, Merced

Únase a nosotros en un taller creativo y conozca nuestro próximo proceso de presentación comunitaria, que explora la identidad, el sentido de pertenencia y el poder a través de la narración, el movimiento y el diálogo.

Se ofrecerán refrigerios. MARTES, 16 DE JUNIO DE 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM Sala Gracey, Biblioteca de Merced — 2100 O St, Merced

Join us for a creative community interactive dialogue exploring the relationship Madera's immigrant community has with A...
05/26/2026

Join us for a creative community interactive dialogue exploring the relationship Madera's immigrant community has with America through storytelling, reflection, movement, and conversation. Refreshments provided. On THURSDAY JUNE 11 2026 5:30PM - 8PM
Madera Main Library - 121 N G St, Madera

Un diálogo interactivo, creativo y comunitario que explora la relación de la comunidad inmigrante de Madera con Estados Unidos a través de la narración de historias, la reflexión, el movimiento y la conversación.
Se ofrecerán refrigerios.
JUEVES 11 DE JUNIO DE 2026, 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM Biblioteca Principal de Madera - 121 N G St, Madera

Happy AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander) Heritage/Hxstories Month. Come join us and celebrate the ARTS by local arti...
05/06/2026

Happy AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander) Heritage/Hxstories Month. Come join us and celebrate the ARTS by local artists and community members in Merced at the MOAT (Outdoor Amphitheater) at Applegate Park. 4 organizations are collaborating to create this space for expressing Our Voice, Our Truth, and Our Power and sharing what it means to be an artist, creative and those who are creating art in this moment, especially around our AAPI identity.

You are invited to bring and showcase your art, many forms welcome. We will take time to show and tell/ story tell in a circle. You are also invited to come make art and create with us as art supplies and materials will be available to use. There will also be light snacks and drinks provided to enjoy. Come celebrate with us and learn about the power of Art and Storytelling.

Happy AAPI Heritage/Hxstories Month. Come join us and celebrate the ARTS by local artists and community members in Merce...
05/06/2026

Happy AAPI Heritage/Hxstories Month. Come join us and celebrate the ARTS by local artists and community members in Merced at the MOAT (Outdoor Amphitheater) at Applegate Park. 4 organizations are collaborating to create this space for expressing Our Voice, Our Truth, and Our Power and sharing what it means to be an artist, creative and those who are creating art in this moment especially around our AAPI identity.

You are invited to bring and showcase your art, many forms welcome. We will take time to show and tell/ story tell in a circle. You are also invited to come make art and create with us as art supplies and materials will be available to use. There will also be light snacks and drinks provided to enjoy. Come celebrate with us and learn about the power of Art and Storytelling.

What is your relationship with America?Join us for My Relationship With America, a creative workshop and community gathe...
04/29/2026

What is your relationship with America?

Join us for My Relationship With America, a creative workshop and community gathering centered on storytelling, reflection, art, and dialogue. Together we’ll explore identity, belonging, culture, and the experiences that shape how we move through this country. Through writing, conversation, movement, and shared community, we create space to be seen, heard, and connected.

All are welcome. Come as you are. Bring your story.

CentralValley CommunityCare IdentityAndBelonging ArtsAndCulture BuildTogether

Resist. Honor. Vote. ✊🏽Join us at Centennial Park for a March & Rally as we come together to resist injustice, honor tho...
04/14/2026

Resist. Honor. Vote. ✊🏽
Join us at Centennial Park for a March & Rally as we come together to resist injustice, honor those we’ve lost in the struggle, and defend the dignity of workers by raising our voices at the ballot box.
📍 701 E 5th Street
🗓 May 1, 2026
⏰ 5PM–7PM
Questions? Call: 559-416-7303


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Resistir. Honrar. Votar. ✊🏽

Marcha y Rally en Centennial Park:
Resistimos, honramos a quienes perdimos en la lucha y defendemos la dignidad de los trabajadores alzando nuestra voz en las urnas.
📍 701 E 5th Street
🗓 1 de mayo de 2026
⏰ 5PM–7PM
Preguntas? Llame: 559-416-7303

La organización El Comité de Servicio de los Amigos Americanos (AFSC) está liderando una campaña poderosa para destacar ...
11/05/2025

La organización El Comité de Servicio de los Amigos Americanos (AFSC) está liderando una campaña poderosa para destacar las historias reales de quienes enriquecen nuestra comunidad, desafiando mitos y estereotipos. Lee el artículo completo y descubre cómo podemos hacer frente a la desinformación y celebrar a los inmigrantes como parte fundamental de nuestra sociedad.

https://fresnoalliance.com/original-campana-para-enfrentar-la-narrativa-contra-los-inmigrantes/

🕯️ Echoes of the Heart: Day of the Dead 2025 🕯️Nu’u Yavi invites you to a free community celebration honoring our ancest...
10/23/2025

🕯️ Echoes of the Heart: Day of the Dead 2025 🕯️
Nu’u Yavi invites you to a free community celebration honoring our ancestors through food, music, and tradition.
📅 Sunday, November 2nd
🕒 3PM – 8PM
📍 Courthouse Park
📌 210 W Yosemite Ave, Madera, CA 93637
Join us at the altar to remember, reflect, and celebrate life. Bring your family, your offerings, and your stories. All are welcome.
✨ Free event — open to the community! ✨
📞 For more information: 559-416-2106

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3649 W Beechwood Avenue, Ste 102
Fresno, CA
93711

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