Fresno Art Museum

Sep 2020 12

Weathering the Storm: Fresno Art Museum in the Time of COVID-19

2020 Articles, Arts & Entertainment, Sarah Peterson-Camacho

by Sarah Peterson-Camacho

As the pandemic-induced shutdown closed businesses across the nation last March, the Fresno Art Museum (FAM) shuttered itself to the public for the first time in 72 years. But behind those closed doors, the museum is alive and well, preparing for a show-stopping reopening later in the fall. Kings River Life spoke with FAM’s Executive Director, Michele Ellis Pracy, to discover what’s been happening behind the scenes at the Fresno Art Museum.

Sep 2019 11

The Book of Will Presented By StageWorks Fresno

2019 Articles, Terrance V. Mc Arthur, Theatre

by Terrance Mc Arthur

All the world’s a stage…To be, or not to be…a pound of flesh…Lord, what fools these mortals be!
William Shakespeare, right?
If nobody remembered his work, it would be like if nobody remembered…the music of the Beatles (Hmmm, isn’t there a movie…?)

Apr 2018 11

The Fantasticks Presented by StageWorks Fresno

2018 Articles, Lorie Lewis Ham, Theatre

by Lorie Lewis Ham

If you are looking for a feel good show that the whole family can enjoy, then head over to the Bonner Auditorium at the Fresno Art Museum and see The Fantasticks, presented by StageWorks Fresno through April 22.

Apr 2017 15

Earth Day Fresno 2017: Educate, Collaborate, Celebrate!

2017 Articles, Arts & Entertainment, Going Green, Kathy Eide Casas

by Kathy Eide Casas

If you’re looking for the best way to celebrate all things earthy, look no further than the Earth Day Celebration at Central Fresno’s Radio Park, located at First and Clinton Avenues. Saturday, April 22, will bring a full day of ecological fun and education for all!

Apr 2017 5

The Christians Presented by StageWorks Fresno

2017 Articles, Lorie Lewis Ham, Theatre

by Lorie Lewis Ham

When you walk into the Bonner Auditorium the set makes you feel as though you have stepped into a church. When the show begins with the choir singing, and the pastors walk down the aisle shaking hands, then you feel even more like you have accidentally walked into a church service. But instead, you are at the StageWorks Fresno production of the play The Christians.

Dec 2016 7

Peter and the Starcatcher Presented by StageWorks Fresno

2016 Articles, Lorie Lewis Ham, Theatre

by Lorie Lewis Ham

Peter and the Starcatcher made its Fresno debut last weekend, presented by StageWorks Fresno at the Fresno Art Museum in the Bonner auditorium. I did not realize that it was based on a novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson--had I known that, I would have realized what a crazy and fun ride it would be!

Sep 2016 7

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Presented by StageWorks Fresno

2016 Articles, Terrance V. Mc Arthur, Theatre

by Terrance McArthur

If you say, “I’m going to see The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” some people will reply, “How far is Putnam County?” This month, it’s only as far as the Bonner Auditorium at Fresno Art Museum, where StageWorks Fresno is presenting the musical through September 18.

Dec 2014 20

Fresno Art Museum: 65 Years and Counting

2014 Articles, Arts & Entertainment, Sarah Peterson-Camacho

by Sarah Peterson

As the Fresno Art Museum closes out 2014, it honors both its future and its past.
“We had a double celebration to commemorate both the holidays and our 65th birthday,” says Kristina Hornback, who has been Associate Curator at the Museum for almost three years.