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

SEEKING ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR PART-TIME JOB DESCRIPTION The Assistant Director is the primary go-to person for the Executive Director of Arts Visalia.... read more →

September 1, 2023

Sept. 2023: Halonnah Hope Kay

Exhibition Runs August 31st-September 30th, 2023 First Friday Reception September 1st, 2023 5:30-7:30 pm. Through her photographic lens, Halonnah Hope... read more →

August 24, 2023

Sept. 2023: Daniel Van Gerpen

Exhibition Runs August 31st-September 30th, 2023 First Friday Reception September 1st, 2023 5:30-7:30 pm. Van Gerpen has been depicting agricultural... read more →

August 24, 2023

2023 ANNUAL ORCHID SALE FUNDRAISER

Orchids arrive May 6th, 2023 Mark your calendars and plan to come early to select yours from a variety of... read more →

February 5, 2023

First Friday at Arts Visalia!

Join us every First Friday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for an opening reception to meet the artists and celebrate the new... read more →

February 5, 2023

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 →

January 1, 2023

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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