The Fresno Arts Council (FAC) is a private, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in 1979 under the name of the “Alliance for the Arts” by local artists, arts organizations and interested individuals who wished to create a voice for the arts in the Central San Joaquin Valley.
Mission and History
Our mission is to “enrich peoples lives through the arts.” Our purpose is to foster an arts community that recognizes and honors the contributions of its citizens to the arts; advocate to city, county, state and national institutions on issues of concern to valley artists; collaborate with community leaders, businesses, corporations, foundations and other arts organizations to bring artists and audiences together.
Advocacy for the Arts
The FAC is an active advocate for artists and the proliferation of Public Art in the City and County of Fresno. To advocate is to provide active support, to educate and/or speak in favor of a cause, an issue or an organization. We do not lobby the government to influence legislation, but we are advocates for the arts and culture program for the citizens of the City and County of Fresno.
Management and Staff
The FAC staff consists of an executive director, administrative assistant, an accountant who works in the office one half day per week, a volunteer marketing director, and a curator and his assistant.
Our Board of Directors is made up of citizens interested in the mission of the FAC. In addition to being committed to the arts and culture in Fresno, their professions extend to business, education, social work, landscape architect, local and state government, city planning and studio art.
Office Information
Come by and visit us at 1245 Van Ness Ave. in Downtown Fresno (between Fresno and Merced streets); or call (559) 237-9734. We are open Monday through Thursday from 9-5 p.m. and closed Friday.