Guelaguetza Festival at CSUBEvery year, CSUB hosts this annual festival celebrating the indigenous culture of Oaxaca, Mexico, with beautiful traditional dancing, music, food, and an artisan market. The festival information, visit CSUB website.
Arte Americas- La Casa de la Cultura in FresnoArte Americas is a museum located on 1630 Van Ness Ave in the downtown area of Fresno, CA, which features the art of local as well as international artists of all times with Latino roots and heritage. It is a great way to involve our young generations in learning about the various issues that pertain to the Mexican/Latino-American curlture. For more information, please visit arteamericas.org or call (559)266-2623.
Paso Robles Festival of the ArtsThe Paso Robles Festival of the Arts celebrates the arts during Memorial Day Weekend in the Paso Robles City Park. The day starts with a Plein Air Quick-Draw and Auction, followed by an Outdoor Fine Art Show & Sale, the Emerging Artists Collective exhibit, public mural projects, hands-on children’s and teen art stations, environmental displays, live concerts, dance performances and other musical and visual surprises. The Paso Robles Festival of the Arts celebrates the Salinas River Corridor Project and supports Studios on the Park's community arts programming. This event is FREE to the public! For more information, go to www.pasoartfestival.com
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Latination 4 at the Metro Gallery in Downtown BakersfieldNot many places can revolutionize a cultural change, but Metro Galleries in downtown Bakersfield has managed to do so. Since opening its doors in 2006, Metro Galleries has introduced Bakersfield to emerging and established modern artists of all mediums. Through the entrepreneurial spirit of gallery owner and local arts and culture champion, Don Martin, Metro Galleries has brought many local artists to the spotlight such as Johnny Ramos, Barbara Reid and Susan Reep. Metro Galleries also represents nationally acclaimed artists. Next shows include the Latination (yearly event) and First Fridays. Location: 1604 19th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301.
Colours- Art Show in ShafterHere's another great event for the entire family. Colours is a yearly event in which artists from around the valley showcase their talents during the month of February in Shafter, CA. Locals and visitors join for a wonderful evening of live music, appetizers and even wine tasting during the show. Half of the proceeds from the show go to scholarships and grants for students. For more info, please contact the Shafter City Hall at (661) 746-5000 or visit: www.shafter.com
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