Congressman Joaquin Arambra, Ph.D. (D-Fresno) will present a $7 million check to Arte Americas on Wednesday, Sept. 7, expanding access as the only Latino cultural arts center in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. We have refurbished and expanded the program.
Founded in 1987, Arte Américas focuses on Latino arts and culture, reflecting the history and voices of the majority Latino population of the Central Valley region. The center has attracted tens of thousands of people to its art exhibitions, live events and educational programs. Just last month, Arte Américas concluded its popular six-month “Boom Oaxaca” art installation.
Rep. Alambra said, “We are very pleased to have secured these state funds for Arte America. We hope to make a difference.Arte Américas has earned a reputation for its work and outreach.These funds will allow us to make much needed renovations and additional staff, and to educate. It strengthens the program’s community connection, not just to Latinos, but to everyone who appreciates the Valley’s beautiful diversity.”
Vivian Velasco Paz, president of the Arte Américas Board of Trustees, said the state’s funds were used in a number of ways, including postponing maintenance of the 111-year-old historic building, which was initially a stately mansion and then a separate building. It will have a dramatic impact on the center’s ability to meet those needs, he said. The business before it was home to Arte Americas. The second floor is also scheduled to be renovated so that it can be used for events.
“We are very excited,” said Velasco Paz. “We strive to be the best cultural center and recognized art museum. This will allow us to host more prominent art exhibitions…We can host international art exhibitions and at the same time We should be able to continue to pick up and improve Latino artists.
Arte Américas representatives are also excited about the opportunity to expand their educational programs for children, especially youth in rural and other remote areas, said the release.
Fresno City Councilman Miguel Arias said the district includes a cultural arts center and that the funding will significantly enhance Arte Americas’ operations and future planning. He said the city of Fresno would allocate $400,000 to the center, with additional funding coming from a 3/8-cent sales tax bill that is expected to generate millions of dollars annually for Fresno’s parks and cultural arts for 30 years. Said to come from P.
“This investment will not only enhance the cultural arts of our valley, but will also contribute to the economic vitality of downtown Fresno and the city,” Arias said.
State quotas are part of the support that Arte Americas has attracted throughout its history. For example, the “Boom Oaxaca” exhibition was funded by the McClatchy Fresno Arts Endowment. The Ruiz Family, the founders of Dinuba-based Ruiz Foods, Inc., provided a large donation to help kick off the renovation work that will transform the building’s design into a gallery space. Fresno native writer Gary Soto then helped the center acquire two adjacent lots that would become outdoor performance spaces. made a large donation to
Newly announced $7 million state funding to Arte Américas is part of a $21.5 million General Fund allotment set aside by Rep. Alhambra for 31 different local agencies and nonprofits this legislative year. is.st assembly district.
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