Downtown Fresno Academy
Class 13
Where does culture happen?
Class 3 - Thurs, August 6, 2026
Thank you for your great flexibility! The heat will be adding some extra layers to our time so please hydrate as needed. We are going to make a couple of stops throughout the night. If you need a ride, please let us know!
I will have parking info soon. I’m waiting to get a few answers on what will be happening and don’t want you to get a ticket!
5:30 pm - Stop 1: Gallery Row
Downtown Artists Gallery
701 L St, Fresno, CA 93721
We will meet owners David and Sharon who will tell us more about the formation of Gallery Row and the vision for the galleries in the area.
Please plan to be as on time as possible. David and Sharon will be opening their doors to just us for the evening given the heat. We don’t want to keep them there longer than our scheduled time.
6 pm - TRAVEL TO LOS PANCHOS
6:15 pm - Dinner
Los Panchos
1000 Fulton St, Fresno, CA 93721
We will talk about the history of ArtHop and get a full timeline of events that led to the closure and return of ArtHop. We will also spend some time getting to know our class mates.
7:30/45 pm - Walk to the Helm Building
7:40/50 pm - Stop 2: Hella Fresno/Armenian Museum Installations
Helm Building
1101 Fulton St, Fresno, CA 93721
We will check out these two installation pop-up spots. We will see how these artists use space that was intended for retail shops now being used by local artists.
8:15 pm - TRAVEL TO Frank’s Place at Warnors Theater
Walk over if you are willing (Optional) OR Drive over. Esteban will likely walk.
8:30 pm - Stop 3: Frank’s Place at Warnor’s Theater
1432 Fulton St, Fresno, CA 93721
It’s open mic night at Frank’s Place. But this isn’t your ordinary show. Each of the businesses connected to Warnor’s Theater have invested in a model where they host joint events. We will get the chance to see how they run the program and see what it looks like when business owners come together to activate.
9 pm - Class Dismissed
OPTIONAL - After Class-er
If you would like to, hang out while the show finishes up. For those who choose to, we can grab a drink and socialize after class!
Take a look at the specials below.
Google Classroom
If you have not done so, please add yourself to the Google Classroom now. You will need to access this before the next class. Please be on the lookout for our first class thread!
Classroom Code: v4zh73fw
Next Class
September 17, 2026
“How do you organize space?”
Tours: Brewery District, Sun Stereo Warehouse
- Participants will meet with property owner Nora Monaco and hear how vision for the area has transformed into a Fresno destination.
- Participants will meet with owners and leadership of Sun Stereo Warehouse to understand the connection to the area as a destination of Downtown and the impact of mixed-use space.
- Participants will meet business owners who have been organizing to improve the area.
Overnight Trip
Friday, October 23
- Load Bus at 6am
- Stop 1: Old Town Pasadena | 10 am - 11:30 am
- Stop 2: Downtown Hollywood Partnership | 12:30 - 3 pm
- Lunch
- Partnership Offices
- Travel to Santa Monica | 3 pm
- Check into the hotel | 4 pm
- Stop 3: Promenade in Downtown Santa Monica | 7 pm
- Dinner
- Entertainment Zone
- Nightlife
Saturday, October 24
- Board Bus to Venice Beach | 8:30 am
- Downtown Venice Beach Tour | 9 am
- Breakfast
- Board Buses back to Fresno | 11 am
- Return to Fresno | 3pm at the latest
- Entertainment Zone activated in Downtown Fresno
- Stay or come later to experience this new type of activation
Have questions or need help?
Text or call Esteban
509-413-9375
