Name: Clay Hands Studio
Address: 660 Van Ness Ave, Fresno, CA, 93721

Clay Hands Studios is a fellowship of artists creating a community of imaginative expression, sharing of ideas, accomplishment and collaboration. It is our mission to provide the Central San Joaquin Valley a visual and hands-on experience with clay.

Clay Hands Studio

Fresno and Clovis are the epicenter for sporting excellence at all levels (from youth to adult) in California. With 6,500+ hotel rooms, premier facilities, a central location, and great weather, sporting events can be held here without dealing with parking headaches and traffic issues. Don’t let the rural appearance fool you, this is the 5th largest city in California and our grit is greater.&#x20;

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Fig Tree Gallery is the oldest artist collective in California. Located in Fresno, California, the gallery has over twenty members whose works range from sculpture, painting, mixed media, and illustrations.

Fig Tree Gallery

Corridor 2122 is a collectively run art gallery attached to the Corridor Studios complex. The nine Corridor Studios tenants are responsible for all aspects of the gallery, from curation to maintenance. Shows change regularly with curatorial duties rotating among the members. Exhibitions range from individual and group member shows to curated exhibitions of invited regional and local artists.

Corridor 2122

Born in Chicago Illinois, Dixie Salazar is an artist and writer who has shown her work extensively in the Central Valley of California and in San Francisco, Merced, Las Vegas, Oregon and New York as well as other locations. She has had numerous one person shows in Fresno as well as Merced, Turlock, Monterey and Las Vegas, Nevada. A major show at Arte Americas in Fresno in 2006 explored Mayan ideology that was reflected in her painted collages. Dixie has won many awards for her artwork, including a number of Best of Shows, First and Second places in juried shows throughout California. Her latest one person show took place at the Fig Tree Gallery in Fresno, CA in 2021. Dixie has also published seven books of poetry and two novels. In 2023, Dixie received a California Arts Council Fellowship for her art and writing contributions. Dixie has a studio and gallery downtown at 654 Van Ness Avenue, Fresno, California 93721.

Silva Salazar Studios

Find out what is going on in Fresno and the world with the Fresno Bee.

The Fresno Bee

Encompassing every aspect of the arts, the festival celebrates the independent artist by showcasing works in a friendly, affordable, and creative setting.

Rogue Festival

This mural represents the different type of creative work and workers who make up Bitwise. The cross streets are Van Ness and Mono St.

Bitwise Mural, South Stadium

The Downtown Artist Gallery is an art gallery located in Downtown Fresno that displays a collection of the work of local artists around Fresno County.

Downtown Artist Gallery

In 1997, visual artists Robert Katsusuke Ogata helped establish the Downtown Artists Group in Fresno where he maintains a studio and paints full time. The group began ArtHop by opening their studios to the public once a month. This has grown into a city-wide event. He has also collaborated with Piet Ogata and Tim Padilla on the Downtown Artists Gallery to provide exhibition space to local artists. The studio and gallery are open for ArtHop on the first Thursday of each month and by appointment.

Robert Ogata Studio

This Downtown Fresno art gallery displays a range of the work of local artists in and around the Central Valley during the First Thursdays for Art Hop and by appointment.

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Breathing new life into an old brewery, you can taste the passion, commitment and love in every glass and can!

Full Circle Brewing Company

This mural represents the many breweries that Downtown Fresno has to offer to the local community and visitors. The cross streets are Fulton and Inyo St.

Brewery District

Bill Musick Wrestling Invitational is taking place Nov 7, 2026 at Fresno City College.&#x20;

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2026 Bill Musick Wrestling Invitational

3C2A State Cross Country Championships at Woodward Park in Fresno, CA.&#x20;

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2026 3C2A State Cross Country Championships

The 24th Annual Zinkin Classic returns on December 18–19, 2026, at Buchanan High School in Clovis, California. Hosted by Buchanan Wrestling, this premier two-day wrestling tournament draws top athletes from across the state and Central Valley for elite competition. Named in honor of the Zinkin family—pioneers in wrestling and fitness—the event celebrates a legacy of athletic excellence and community spirit. Watch live on Buchanan’s Rokfin Channel and witness high-level matches that set the tone for the season ahead.

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 2026 Zinkin Classic Wrestling Tournament

The 12th Annual Lady Apache Invitational is a premier girls wrestling tournament hosted by Sanger Wrestling at Sanger High School. Taking place January 16–17, 2027, this two-day event brings together top junior varsity and varsity wrestlers from across the region for a competitive showcase of skill and sportsmanship. Hosted by Sanger Wrestling, the tournament features multiple weight classes, elite coaching, and a supportive environment designed to highlight rising talent and foster growth in the sport.



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