The Arts Consortium brings together artists, organizations and art enthusiasts to advocate, promote and provide opportunities to create and celebrate the arts for all Tulare County residents and visitors. Through leadership and innovation, we are committed to preserving our cultural and creative diversity by building community where the arts are a vital part of everyday life.
Core Values
The Arts Consortium (AC) believes that the arts should be universal, affordable and accessible to everyone regardless of age, capacity, limitations or language. The arts build community, add to the beauty of our environment, record our history, are an economic boon and create opportunities for breaking down barriers, reducing levels of intimidation and building bridges. The AC further believes integrity, consistency, diversity, fiscal responsibility, originality and the power of collaboration are mandates for a successful arts organization.
What are some things you are doing in our community?
- South Valley Artist Studio Tour. We are featuring nearly 40 local artists! Come get an up close and personal look at the locations behind the art!
- First Friday (every first Friday of the month) is a FREE community event! Hop on the trolley and enjoy all the art Downtown Visalia has to offer. New art and artist featured every month.
- Taste The Arts - Is the largest outdoor art festival in the Valley. Taking place on Garden and Center Street Taste the Arts has live music, dance, and other great performances, food, and every kind of art imaginable.
- My Voice Media Center is a collaboration between the Arts Consortium and Tulare County Health and Human Services Agency to bring those who live with mental health issues access to the digital media they need to tell their stories and express their artistic aspirations.
- Fiscal sponsor - Fiscal sponsorship refers to the practice of non-profit organizations offering their legal and tax-exempt status to groups engaged in activities related to the sponsoring organization's mission.
What specific asks do you have of young professionals?
1st: Attend an event:
Come check us out. See what we do. Enjoy the vibrant culture of our region during the
South Valley Artist Studio Tour, First Friday, Taste The Arts.
Volunteers:
We always need an extra hand!
Be a trolley hop during First Friday, Help set up for Taste the Arts, Graphic design, Community outreach and so much more!
Sponsor an event and/or contribute to our Special Projects & Programs
Additional support will ensure the stability and future growth of our programs.
Become a member:
Members enjoy access to our monthly meetings, online directory listing, free event posting and marketing, free/reduced rental rate of our facilities, and more.
Share your opinion:
Tell us what kind of art you want to see in Tulare County!