Welcome

A partner in the state-local partnership of the California Arts Council since 1982

A private, non-profit organization working to support and promote all arts in Madera County

Blends the expertise from many partnerships and sixteen directors to create the necessary link between the arts and community development

Events

Poetry Out Loud

Jan 25 2012

Local high school students will participate in Poetry Out Loud, a national recitation contest, on February 11th from 2-4PM at Yosemite High School. Participating high schools include Yosemite, Glacier, Liberty, Madera, and Madera South The competition was created by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation and is administered...Read More

Artist Workshop

Jan 21 2012

We will be holding an a 3 day artist workshop with the ACA (Alliance of California Artists)May 18, 19, & 20th. Please call the Circle Gallery at 661-7005 for further information.

Golden Chain Theatre Upcoming Show

Jan 18 2012

THE GOLDEN CHAIN THEATRE coming event: How Fresno Lost Its Name! This play will celebrate the 100th birthday of Oakhurst/Fresno Flats. The theater presents 19th Century Historic and Melodramatic Theatre productions where “good triumphs and evil is vanquished”!. Call for information. Find the theater north of Oakhurst at 42130 Hwy...Read More

Cal Arts Summer Program

Jan 16 2012

CALIFORNIA STATE SUMMER SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS (CSSSA) Deadline to apply is February 28 Your talented high school age student or child can apply for this year’s California State Summer School for the Arts, a rigorous pre-professional training program. The categories available are: * Animation * Creative Writing * Dance * Film/Video * Music...Read More

Programs and Services

Circle Gallery

Circle Gallery a non-profit Gallery showcasing and promoting the juried work of the area’s professional artists Exhibit program featuring curate exhibits with special themes, from various cultures and...Read More

Arts in Education

The Madera Arts Council’s Arts Education Programs serve the elementary students in Madera County by working with the Madera Unified School District and the County Office of Education.  With their...Read More