FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Fresno’s growing arts scene is getting a new home in the Tower District.
Arts Annex Fresno will officially celebrate its grand opening Saturday night, bringing together artists, community members, and local supporters for an evening of live music, food, and art in one of Fresno’s most iconic neighborhoods.
Located at 814 E. Olive Avenue, directly across from the historic Tower Theatre, the new gallery and retail space was created by longtime artists and arts educators John Alden and Debi Ruud, owners of Fresno Music Academy & Arts.
The couple says Arts Annex Fresno was designed with one goal in mind — creating a dedicated space where local artists can showcase and sell their work while keeping 100 percent of their sales.
More than 20 local artists are featured inside the gallery, with works ranging from paintings and mixed media pieces to handcrafted creations.
Arts Annex Fresno will officially celebrate its grand opening Saturday night
Owners say Fresno is home to a growing creative community, but many artists often struggle to find accessible spaces to display and sell their work.
They hope Arts Annex Fresno helps fill that gap while strengthening the city’s arts culture and creating a permanent creative hub in the heart of the Tower District.
Saturday’s grand opening event gives visitors the chance to meet featured artists, explore the gallery, and experience the new space through live entertainment and hors d’oeuvres.
Organizers say the gallery is about more than selling art — it’s about building community and creating opportunities for local talent to thrive.
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To learn more, visit: www.artsannexfresno.com