CSU Summer Arts events return to Fresno State after three years

June 27, 2022.Reading time 18 minutes.

Actresses on stage swoon during a musical number.

The series of events kicks off on Monday night with Fresno State’s own acclaimed saxophonist Benjamin Boone in collaboration with two-time United States Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera and other guest artists.

Summer Arts announces 2021 virtual event schedule

July 2, 2021.Reading time 3 minutes.

Dancer jumps on stage in front of other performers on the stage.

All events are free and open to the public with reservations.

CSU Summer Arts Announces 2020 Scholarship Program

May 13, 2020.Reading time 2 minutes.

Alla Prima Oil Painting showcase during 2019 CSU Summer Arts at California State University, Fresno

By Mariah Walton For over 30 years, CSU Summer Arts has assembled some of the world’s best creative artists to teach and inspire students across all art genres. Due to the impact of COVID-19, CSU Summer Arts was forced to cancel the 2020 season. However, in an effort to foster creativity and inspire hope, the […]

CSU Summer Arts announces suspension of 2020 season

April 2, 2020.Reading time 2 minutes.

In an effort to help keep students, staff and the community safe and healthy, the CSU Summer Arts program has made the difficult decision to suspend the 2020 season at Fresno State due to the evolving nature of COVID-19.

Registration open for prestigious CSU Summer Arts program

March 4, 2020.Reading time 6 minutes.

For over 30 years, CSU Summer Arts has assembled some of the world’s best creative artists to teach and inspire students across all art genres. Fresno State is in its fourth consecutive year (and 17th year overall) of hosting the festival and will welcome over 400 students who will immerse themselves into their crafts this summer. Registration is now open.

Students thrive during intense ‘Alla Prima Oil Painting’ course at Summer Arts

October 24, 2019.Reading time 9 minutes.

“You will work harder than you probably ever have at your chosen craft with a focus not allowed in your everyday life. You will suffer something of yourself, overcome and transform into a stronger artist. What other experience offers this?”

CSU Summer Arts announces 2020 classes

October 3, 2019.Reading time 4 minutes.

2020 course offerings have something for everyone, so if you’ve ever thought about doing something new and different, now is the time.

Summer Arts to host New York Times best-selling authors

July 18, 2019.Reading time 1 minute.

Join famed authors Terese Marie Mailhot and Lidia Yuknavitch at 7 p.m., Saturday, July 20, at the John Wright Theatre for an evening of readings from their acclaimed memoirs.

Summer Arts to host Diavolo Dance Company

July 17, 2019.Reading time 1 minute.

The Los Angeles-based dance company is internationally known for their ability to combine elements of contemporary dance with martial arts, acrobatics, gymnastics and hip-hop. They will present their highly anticipated dance, “DIAVOLO Past, Present, Future…Volo” to fans in Fresno.

Summer Arts: Kiel Johnson to present artist’s lecture

July 16, 2019.Reading time 1 minute.

Johnson’s drawings and sculptures tell tales and layered narratives that speak of his travels and adventures throughout everyday life. Johnson will speak on the way he uses drawings and sculptures to bring inanimate to life.

Message from the Dean

All of us in the College of Arts and Humanities hope that you and yours are doing well!

Our faculty have been hard at work, and our college’s students and alumni are pursuing their dreams in a wide variety of fields. We are excited to embark on a new venture with the creation of the M.K. Gandhi Center: Inner Peace and Sarvodaya. Thanks to a generous gift from the Ravi and Naina Patel Foundation, our campus and community will experience courses and programming dedicated to Gandhian peacemaking and upliftment of everyone in society. We hope you will join us at future events.

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