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Fresno Arts Council Announces New Outdoor ArtHop Venue, Gallery on Fulton, Launching Thursday, July 3, 2025 during ArtHop.
Gallery on Fulton welcomes artists, makers, crafters, exhibitors, and performers to participate in ArtHop’s newest and largest outdoor venue on First Thursdays. Gallery on Fulton is a free, family-friendly space where artists and makers may exhibit and sell their work in a community setting. Surrounded by the city’s historic public art collection on Fulton Street, Gallery on Fulton celebrates the origins and evolution of ArtHop, showcasing the vibrant work of local artists and performers, and providing a dynamic experience for ArtHop attendees.
Gallery on Fulton takes place on Fulton St. from Inyo to Calaveras Streets from 5:00-8:00p.m. Streets will be open to traffic and display booths will be allowed on sidewalks. The monthly event is managed by Fresno Arts Council under a City of Fresno Special Event Permit. Artists and maker-vendors are required to submit an online application to reserve a space within the eight-block venue. Vendor and exhibitor guidelines and requirements are published on FAC’s website, and applications are available via Submittable. At Gallery on Fulton, the emphasis is on local artists and their original work; re-sale vendors are not allowed within the permit area. Gallery on Fulton welcomes cultural arts and social service organizations offering arts activities to reserve space on Fulton. These organizations must submit an online application and provide an example of the art activity they will present.
Mobile and pop-up food vendors are not permitted within the event space. Fresno Arts Council does not manage food vendors; mobile food vendors may set up anywhere their license allows outside of the defined permit area.
See guidelines for more information.
Call for Nominations:
40th Annual Horizon Awards
presented at State of the Arts on October 19, 2025
PURPOSE The Annual Horizon Awards are given to recognize individuals, organizations, and businesses that have made significant contributions toward the enrichment of life in the Fresno community through excellence in the Arts.
NOMINATION CATEGORIES
ARTIST This award is given to artists representing the visual, performing, or literary arts whose work demonstrates commitment, creativity, and excellence in their respective fields in Fresno County. BUSINESS This award is given to the business whose encouragement and patronage have helped broaden the interest and support of the arts in Fresno County.
EDUCATOR The Ella Odorfer Educator award is given to an arts educator in recognition of contributions made in the classroom and the community to promote growth and enrichment in the educational system through the arts.
YOUTH To acknowledge and encourage the younger talents within the Fresno community, this award is bestowed upon a young artist or group who has demonstrated a high degree of talent and promise in any of the art disciplines. * * * * * * Please join us in this celebration of excellence.
The Horizon Award recipients will be honored during our State of the Arts event on Sunday, October 19, 2025. Nominations must be submitted to the Fresno Arts Council by Friday, July 18, 2025. If you have questions, contact the Fresno Arts Council at 559-237-9734.
Call for Artists:
Fresno Yosemite International Airport
The Fresno Arts Council is seeking individual artists and/or artist collectives to submit proposals for a mural to be installed at the Fresno Yosemite International Airport. The proposed concepts and designs should be reflective of, but not limited to the following themes identified for each mural.
LOBBY MURALS:
Mural 1: Theme: Vibrant, abstract, and open to interpretation. Artists are encouraged to create a welcoming and calming environment for travelers while reflecting the diversity and richness of the Central Valley.
Mural 2: Theme: Vibrant, abstract, and open to interpretation. Artists are encouraged to create a welcoming and calming environment for travelers while reflecting the diversity and richness of the Central Valley
Mural 3: Theme: Reflective of the Central Valley's rich and diverse community. The design should represent the land and people of the region while providing a welcoming environment for travelers. The artwork should be timeless, permanent, and inclusive.
Mural 4 (International Lobby Mural): Theme: A vibrant, timeless design inspired by modern Mexican art that fosters a sense of unity and belonging. This mural should create a calming environment for travelers and represent the cultural richness of the region.
Lobby Murals Guidelines here.
INTERNATIONAL ARRIVALS PLAZA ARTWORK: The design should foster a welcoming environment for travelers passing through Fresno Yosemite International Airport. The concept will feature large, sculptural letters that spell out “FRESNO.” Letters should incorporate visual elements, patterns, or imagery that represent the culture, history, or spirit of Fresno and its sister cities.
Plaza Artwork Guidelines here.
Proposals should be submitted via Submittable. Artists may submit proposals for more than one mural. Each proposal will require a separate submission. Please contact eric@fresnoartscouncil.org with questions.
Become a 2025 Official ArtHop Venue!
You can support the arts in Fresno by becoming an official ArtHop venue this year.
$180
Annual Venue Fee
All registered ArtHop™ venues will receive:
Promotion and listing in all official ArtHop™ marketing, including the printed brochure
(1) vinyl decal featuring the winner of the ArtHop™ 2025 Logo Design Contest by Garrett Wright.
Annual ArtHop™ membership fee is $180.00 for the period of ArtHop™-related art programming occurring between January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025.
ArtHop™ participation requires a physical location to exhibit artwork,
Brochures will include a complete directory of all participating ArtHop™ venues and will be printed in December 2024 for distribution as early as January 2025.
We thank you for all that you do to help Fresno’s arts community thrive today and tomorrow.