Contemporary Contemporaneo

Contemporary ~ Contemporaneo
A Bi-national Artist Experience

The Fresno Art Museum in partnership with the Mexican Consulate of Fresno has teamed up to launch Contemporary – Contemporáneo, an interaction of Mexican and American artists. The project is the first of its kind where a local museum teams up with a Mexican Consulate to address contemporary issues and build cultural bridges through a bi-national artist- in-residence program. 

An artist from Oaxaca, Mexico who demonstrate a promising career is selected and paired with one counterpart from the Central Valley to participate in the program. For five weeks, the two artists interact and exchange artistic ideas while developing a better understanding of each others country. Through art, they convey their thoughts and relationship to the world that surrounds them. At the end of the residence, exhibit representing the work created during the residence is displayed.  Through this exhibit, visitors are drawn into the artistic mind and transcend into their interpretations on how art can be used to unite people and countries.  

Call to Artist

The Fresno Art Museum is looking for artists ages 21-35 from the Central Valley to participate in a 4 week artist-in-residence program from August 30th to September 28th. Deadline for application is June 14, 2008. One local artist will be creating works alongside one artist from Mexico. This is a unique opportunity that is certain to enrich the lives of the artists and the community!

For more information on how to apply, call (559) 441-4221.

Support FAM

Exhibition Underwriting Opportunities

The 2007-2008 Exhibition Season is dynamic! With over 20 exhibits, from paintings to drawing to installations, it is sure to provide every visitor with an exciting experience that will keep them coming back for more. Underwriting an exhibit is easy; easier than you think and can be done at various levels. Furthermore, it helps to bring aesthetic, relevant and thought-provoking art to your community.

For more information on exhibition underwriting please contact Jacquelin Pilar, Curator or Eva Torres, Interim Executive Director at 441-4221.