Mark your calendars for the annual Tamejavi Festival September 19, 2009! You do not want to miss this FREE event, which will take place at Radio Park and inside the Fresno Art Museum. 10:00 am - 8:30 pm enjoy a multi-cultural mix of entertainment, art activities, a marketplace, food, discussions, poetry, and more!

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Family Day
Dia de la Familia
Saturday, June 20, 2009



11 am – 4pm
Free Admission!

**FAMILY DAY ITINERARY**

ENTERTAINMENT IN SCULPTURE GARDEN
1:30 pm Matthew McGee Entertainment, a puppet show about a blue furry alien named Zeet that goes on a space adventure!

ENTERTAINMENT IN BONNER AUDITORIUM
11:15 am - 12:45 pm Teatro Esperanza, followed by Q & A with director and cast.

ART ACTIVITIES IN CHILDSPACE
*Children's Drawing Contest for ages 7-11 sponsored by the Mexican Consulate
*Landscape Dioramas
*Shadow Collage
*Plus, face painting, bubbles, & activities for tots.

Bring the whole family!

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 in September.

Deadline for application is JULY 10,  2009. 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 or visit our website www.fresnoartmuseum.org/events

Time: June 5, 2009 from 6pm to 9pm (Rain or Shine!)
Location: Fresno Art Museum
Street: 2233 N. First Street
City/Town: Fresno
Website or Map: http://www.fresnoartmuseum.org
Contact Info: (559) 441-4221
Organized By: Fresno Art Museum

TICKET PRICES:
FAM Members - $20.00
Non-FAM Members - $30.00*

*As part of the Fresno Art Museum's Membership Campaign Kick-Off, ALL Non-FAM Members will receive (1) Introductory Membership, good for 6 months with their Men Who Cook ticket purchase.

Get Ready....
Guests can sip on cool summer drinks while joining the museum’s many generous sponsors including The Fresno Bee, Bud Light, Henry T. Perea, Fishman, Larsen, Goldring, and Zeitler and Resource Lenders on Friday, June 5 for an evening of great food and entertainment in support of the Fresno Art Museum. 

FAM T-Shirt Design Contest Procedures

The winning design will be determined by the most votes on the website by 12:00 midnight on May 20, 2009.

The winner will be announced at the Fresno Art Museum during ArtHop on May 21, 2009. The winner will receive a 1 year complimentary membership to the Fresno Art Museum valued at $150, they will be highlighted on the FAM website, and their winning design will be printed on 1,000 t-shirts.

The t-shirts will first be sold by FAME at the upcoming Men Who Cook event on June 5, 2009, a fundraising event of the Fresno Art Museum and will be available for purchase throughout the year on-line at www.fresnoartmuseum.org.

The 12th Annual Men Who Cook event on June 5, 2009 will officially kick off the Museum's summer membership campaign season!

For more specific questions about this contest please contact Eva Torres at eva@fresnoartmuseum.org or at (559) 441-4221 ext. 115.

VOTE NOW

Thank you for your interest. Hiring is now closed. Please keep checking out blog or our website www.fresnoartmuseum.org for further openings.

NOW CLOSED:
The Museum is now hiring Art Instructors for the new school year. These are immediate openings. There are several positions available - they are part-time contract positions. We have afternoons and some morning hours. For the full job description and job application, go to our web site: www.fresnoartmuseum.org

No calls, please.

UPCOMING EVENT
Men Who Cook: Friday, June 6,2008
TIME: 6:00-9:00p


More than 50 manly men will lay down the tools of their trades and wield spoons, spatulas and pans to create some of the most delicious culinary delights you have ever tasted. Enjoy a unique outdoor dining extravaganza and kick off you summer with flair! The cool drinks, hot music and beautiful people are waiting for you at the Fresno Art Museum.

You can also take away some cool swag by jumping into our Get Ready for Summer Silent Auction. Come get your grub on and let the boys show you how to handle the grill!

Visit: www.fresnoartmuseum.org to purchase tickets online or download a chef’s application.
For questions call Starr Lopez at: (559) 441-4221 x114