Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce

08/24/2026

There’s still time to experience the Alebrijes y Nahuales small exhibition curated by JC Gonzalez of Urban Arts Collaborative at One Main Street in Salinas!

Explore a collection of original Alebrijes y Nahuales and learn more about the artistry and traditions behind these incredible works.

This week’s hours:
Tuesday: 1 PM–5 PM
Wednesday: 2 PM–5 PM
Friday: 1 PM–5 PM

Special group visits for schools and community organizations are also available Tuesday and Friday from 10 AM–12 PM. To coordinate a group visit, contact JC Gonzalez at [email protected].

The small exhibition will remain on display through September 4th. Don’t miss your chance to experience it before it closes!

08/24/2026

Salinas Valley employers gathered for an impactful session on mastering compensation and workforce retention. Led by TPO "The HR Experts," attendees unpacked rising regional labor costs, evolving workforce expectations, and practical strategies to build competitive offer packages. Attendees walked away equipped with actionable tools to attract and keep top local talent.

To stay up to date, visit Salinaschamber.com

08/22/2026

Meet the artists behind Alebrijes y Nahuales: Fantastic Animals from Mexico!

María Jiménez is an accomplished artisan from Oaxaca known for bringing wooden alebrijes to life through intricate acrylic painting. Inspired by nature and a family tradition of woodworking, María decorates each piece with delicate floral and butterfly motifs. Her featured piece, The Rabbit, is part of the colorful exhibition throughout the City of Salinas.

Experience Alebrijes y Nahuales throughout Salinas, on display July 31 through September 2.
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Conoce a los artistas detrás de Alebrijes y Nahuales: Animales Fantásticos de México.

María Jiménez es una destacada artesana de Oaxaca, reconocida por dar vida a los alebrijes de madera a través de detalladas pinturas acrílicas. Inspirada por la naturaleza y una tradición familiar de trabajo en madera, María decora cada pieza con delicados motivos florales y mariposas. Su obra destacada, El Conejo, forma parte de esta colorida exposición en la ciudad de Salinas.

Disfruta de Alebrijes y Nahuales en Salinas, en exhibición del 31 de julio al 2 de septiembre.

08/20/2026

Meet the artists behind Alebrijes y Nahuales: Fantastic Animals from Mexico!

Margarito Melchor comes from a pioneering family of Oaxacan wood carvers, with three generations of artists each developing their own unique style. Inspired by his family’s traditions and everyday life in his community, Margarito’s carvings depict familiar scenes, including farmers, tortilla makers, and animals found around the home. His featured piece, The Armadillo, reflects the simplicity and craftsmanship that have defined his work throughout his celebrated career.

Experience Alebrijes y Nahuales throughout Salinas, on display July 31 through September 2.
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Conoce a los artistas detrás de Alebrijes y Nahuales: Animales Fantásticos de México.

Margarito Melchor pertenece a una familia pionera del tallado en madera oaxaqueño, con tres generaciones de artistas que han desarrollado sus propios estilos. Inspirado por las tradiciones de su familia y la vida cotidiana de su comunidad, Margarito crea tallas que representan escenas familiares, incluyendo agricultores, personas que elaboran tortillas y animales que se encuentran alrededor del hogar. Su obra destacada, El Armadillo, refleja la sencillez y la maestría que han caracterizado su trabajo a lo largo de su reconocida trayectoria.

Disfruta de Alebrijes y Nahuales en Salinas, en exhibición del 31 de julio al 2 de septiembre.

08/20/2026

08/19/2026

Meet the artists behind Alebrijes y Nahuales: Fantastic Animals from Mexico!

Constantino Blas Caralampio began his artistic journey as a wood carver after growing up as a farmer in a remote region of Oaxaca. Drawing inspiration from Zapotec culture and traditional masks and figures from his community, Constantino developed a distinctive style filled with imaginative creatures, including dragons, unicorns, and other fantastical animals. Over more than 30 years of carving, his work earned national recognition and celebrated the power of imagination in Mexican folk art.

Experience Alebrijes y Nahuales throughout Salinas, on display July 31 through September 2.
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Conoce a los artistas detrás de Alebrijes y Nahuales: Animales Fantásticos de México.

Constantino Blas Caralampio comenzó su trayectoria artística como tallador de madera después de crecer como agricultor en una región remota de Oaxaca. Inspirado por la cultura zapoteca y las máscaras y figuras tradicionales de su comunidad, Constantino desarrolló un estilo único lleno de criaturas imaginativas, incluyendo dragones, unicornios y otros animales fantásticos. Durante más de 30 años de trabajo, su arte obtuvo reconocimiento nacional y celebró el poder de la imaginación en el arte popular mexicano.

Disfruta de Alebrijes y Nahuales en Salinas, en exhibición del 31 de julio al 2 de septiembre.

08/18/2026

Meet the artists behind Alebrijes y Nahuales: Fantastic Animals from Mexico!

Angélico Jiménez, an internationally recognized artisan from Arrazola, Oaxaca, learned the art of wood carving and sculpture from his father, renowned folk artist Manuel Jiménez Ramírez. His featured piece, The Cat Nahual, reflects a family tradition that has helped bring Oaxacan craftsmanship to audiences around the world.

Experience Alebrijes y Nahuales throughout Salinas, on display July 31 through September 2.
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Conoce a los artistas detrás de Alebrijes y Nahuales: Animales Fantásticos de México.

Angélico Jiménez, reconocido artesano originario de Arrazola, Oaxaca, aprendió el arte del tallado en madera y la escultura de su padre, el reconocido artista popular Manuel Jiménez Ramírez. Su obra destacada, El Gato Nahual, refleja una tradición familiar que ha llevado la artesanía oaxaqueña a públicos de todo el mundo.

Disfruta de Alebrijes y Nahuales en Salinas, en exhibición del 31 de julio al 2 de septiembre.

08/17/2026

Meet the artists behind Alebrijes y Nahuales: Fantastic Animals from Mexico!

Adrián Xuana, a third-generation wood carver from San Martín Tilcajete, Oaxaca, carries forward a rich tradition of Oaxacan craftsmanship and family artistry. His featured piece, The Dog, presented by Mag One Media, is part of the colorful exhibition bringing Mexican art and culture throughout the City of Salinas.

Experience Alebrijes y Nahuales throughout Salinas, on display July 31 through September 2.
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Conoce a los artistas detrás de Alebrijes y Nahuales: Animales Fantásticos de México.

Adrián Xuana, tallador de madera de tercera generación originario de San Martín Tilcajete, Oaxaca, continúa una rica tradición de artesanía oaxaqueña y arte familiar. Su obra destacada, El Perro, presentado por Mag One Media, forma parte de esta colorida exposición que lleva el arte y la cultura mexicana a distintos lugares de la ciudad de Salinas.

Disfruta de Alebrijes y Nahuales en Salinas, en exhibición del 31 de julio al 2 de septiembre.

08/15/2026

Meet the artists behind Alebrijes y Nahuales: Fantastic Animals from Mexico!

Leonardo Linares carries on the artistic legacy of his grandfather, Pedro Linares, creator of the original Alebrijes. Through the tradition of cartonería, Leonardo creates imaginative figures that celebrate generations of Mexican folk art. His featured works, Lionbull & Catbird, are part of the colorful exhibition throughout the City of Salinas.

Experience Alebrijes y Nahuales throughout Salinas, on display July 31 through September 2.
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Conoce a los artistas detrás de Alebrijes y Nahuales: Animales Fantásticos de México.

Leonardo Linares continúa el legado artístico de su abuelo, Pedro Linares, creador de los Alebrijes originales. A través de la tradición de la cartonería, Leonardo crea figuras llenas de imaginación que celebran generaciones de arte popular mexicano. Sus obras destacadas, Lionbull y Catbird, forman parte de esta colorida exposición en la ciudad de Salinas.

Disfruta de Alebrijes y Nahuales en Salinas, en exhibición del 31 de julio al 2 de septiembre.

08/14/2026

Celebrate 40 years of the Salad Shoppe!

Join us for an evening of great food, wine, soft drinks, music, and good company as we celebrate serving fresh, healthy choices to our community since 1986. We look forward to sharing this special milestone with you!

Register online at Salinaschamber.com