Arts Visalia Visual Art Center

Arts Visalia

Arts Visalia is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit community arts center located in downtown Visalia, California. We offer a wide range of arts classes and exhibition gallery mediums.

About Us History

Exhibitions

In our galleries, every month, we feature exhibitions of regionally, nationally and internationally recognized artists. The experience is free to attend. Every first Friday of the month is the new exhibition opening night.

Current Upcoming Past

Education

Arts Visalia offers classes for both adults and children in our on-site classroom. Our classes are designed for both beginners and more advanced students to explore their creativity, expand their technical skills and learn at their own pace.

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Our Mission

“Developing and promoting the visual arts to enhance the quality of life in our community.”

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News, Events & Exhibitions

Become an Art on Fire Sponsor!

We have a few more hydrants open for sponsorship! These colorful hydrants in Downtown Visalia on Main Street between Hall... read more →

December 28, 2021

Art Classes, Workshops, Open Studios for Adults Returning in March!

See what's scheduled and how to enroll. Chinese Brush Painting and Calligraphy Thursday Nights, starting again in March, 2022 6:30... read more →

December 28, 2021

Children’s Spring Classes 2022 March, April, May

Enrollment begins soon for March 2022 in-gallery children's classes. Check back here soon to see the offerings and enroll. CLASS... read more →

December 28, 2021

Next First Friday Reception March 4, 2022- Grand Reopening!

Join us every First Friday, from 6 - 8 p.m., for an opening reception to meet the artists and celebrate... read more →

December 28, 2021

Carry on the Vision

Arts Visalia is celebrating 25 years since our founders first envisioned a cultural arts center, a first for Visalia at... read more →

December 1, 2021

Looking for a Unique Gift for Someone Special?

Check out our gallery gift shop filled with one-of-a-kind items crafted by local and regional artists. Open during regular gallery... read more →

July 1, 2021

What People Have Said

Arts Visalia Visual Art Center is an EXCELLENT resource for kids to get them interested in the arts at an early age...drawing, painting, and craft, plus much more. My nephews and neice are an active part of their youth program and they absolutely love it!- Melissa N.

I enjoyed the ceramic art class I attended through the Young at Art summer program. There are a lot of things to learn which they don't teach in elementary school.- Arseniy

The classes are educational regarding art and art history and at the same time fun projects to do. My children are very proud of their projects and creations!- Annie

We did lots of fun things in class, paint and free draw. I would like to do it again.- Kaitlin

My daughter learns something new every summer. The teachers are nice and polite.- Denise

My daughter loves to draw, so the children's art classes are perfect for her.- Michele

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