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About Us
Mission Statement:
“The purpose of Arts Visalia
is to develop, foster,
and promote the arts as central to the quality of life in
Visalia.”
Arts Visalia is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit community
arts center located in downtown Visalia, California. In our galleries we feature exhibitions of regionally,
nationally and internationally recognized artists. Admission is free and open
to the public four days a week. Throughout the year, Arts Visalia
hosts a dynamic range of events including artist receptions,
lectures, workshops, and other special events that nurture
Visalia’s visual arts community.
Our education programs include ongoing classes
for adults as well as after school and weekend classes for children.
Our Children's Summer Art Program grows each year, offering several weeks
of art camps for children five and up. Through generous support
from private and public donors, our scholarship programs for
kids provide opportunities for dozens of youth each
year.
History
Arts Visalia began in 1994 as the vision of
group of artists and art lovers dedicated to creating a permanent
exhibition space for the visual arts in Visalia. Following recognition
as a non-profit organization, the original Board of Directors
began a capital campaign through which the organization was
able to purchase the historic Golden Creamery building that
is now our home. This was made possible through the generous
donations of many individuals and businesses, together with
a matching loan from the City of Visalia Redevelopment Agency
and a grant from the California Arts Council. The vision became
a reality when, after a complete renovation led by numerous
volunteers from throughout the community, our doors officially
opened in January 2001.
Today, Arts Visalia has established itself
as the premiere visual arts venue in the community. Our diverse
exhibition schedule features the work of regional, national
and internationally recognized artists, with an emphasis on
local talent. Our goal is to provide opportunities for artists
at many different levels of experience to show and sell their
work.
Our adult and children’s educational
activities continue to grow while our community outreach efforts
expand year by year. Through a year round calendar of events,
community members of all ages come together to express their
creativity and be inspired by that of others.
Board of Directors
| Board of Directors
Pat Foster, President
John Garner, Vice President
Russ Kuhn, Treasurer
Alison Schlick-Miniaci, Secretary
Bonnie Chan
Lynne Dwelle
Mary Jo Eastes
John Friedrich
Didi Hammond
Joan Huckabay
Pauline Leedom
Diane Mortensen
Matthew Rangel
Michele Rogers
Gary Simmons
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Advisory Board
Douglas Berg
David Griswold
David Nash
Duane Scott
Don Gilles
Luci Merrit
Helen Stanton
Glenn Stanton
Carol Trapp
Fernando Rubio
Gallery Staff
Kevin Bowman, Director/Curator
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Contact Info
Arts Visalia
214 East Oak Ave.
Visalia, CA 93291
Phone: (559) 739-0905
Fax: (559) 739-0905
info@artsvisalia.org
Driving Directions
From 198 East
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From Highway 198 East take the Central Visalia/Court
Street Exit, merging onto Noble Avenue heading east.
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Turn left onto Court Street heading north.
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Drive through the downtown area.
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Turn right on Oak Avenue heading east.
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Arts Visalia is two blocks east of Court Street on the
left.
From 198 West
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From Highway 198 West take the Central Visalia/Court
Street Exit, merging onto Mineral King Avenue heading
west.
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Turn right onto Court Street heading north.
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Drive through the downtown area.
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Turn right on Oak Avenue heading east.
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Arts Visalia is two blocks east of Court Street on the
left.
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