About Us…

The Madera County Arts Council is a private, non-profit organization working to support and promote all arts in Madera County. Madera County Arts Council was established in 1982 by the Madera County Board of Supervisors. We have worked with the California Arts Council in a state-local partnership since 1982. In May 1983, the Madera County Arts Council became an incorporated agency with 501 (c)(3)non-profit status.

Mission Statement…

Provide Madera County residents and visitors access to art and culture through diverse programs and services.

Promote art education by enriching school curricula and other community activities.

Stimulate and support local arts groups and individual artists within the county.

Serve all generations and multi-cultural groups.

Develop public and private financial support for the arts.

Play a role in the economic development of the area through promotion of the arts.

Encourage the promotion of a wide variety of public art and initiate fundraising activities to sponsor art in public places.

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Location: 424 N. Gateway Drive, Madera, CA 93637

Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10a-6p

Phone: (559) 661-7005 Fax: (559) 661-7901

Follow us on Social Media

Facebook @maderacountyarts

Instagram @mcaccirclegallery

YouTube – Madera County Arts Council & Circle Gallery

Staff:

Jim Kocher: Executive Director

Areej Latif: Gallery Manager / Outreach Coordinator

Cynthia Montes: Arts Education Coordinator

Penelope Montemayor: Administration

Jesus Ortiz: Administration

Shea Noel: Administration

Board of Directors

Executive Board of Directors:

President: Dr. Martha Mossman

President: Bert Roper

Secretary: Dianne Rich

Treasurer: Carol Moses

General Board:

Jeff Dal Cerro

Socorro Goodacre

Chris Miller

Dr. Julie O’Kane

Chris Parich

Full Board Meetings:

Third Wednesday of the month (except July and December)
at Madera County Arts Council