Culture bearer Irma Fruto Muniz. Courtesy of the Organization.
Chicano Youth Center
Traditional Conchero dance, drumming, and jarana ceremony. Traditional Indigenous art making.
The mission of Trabajadores de la Raza–Chicano Youth Center is to empower BIPOC youth and their families through the transformative power of art, culture, and healing. For 50 years we have created culturally rooted spaces where young people can explore creativity, connect with history, ancestral traditions, and use artistic expression as a pathway to wellness, and self-discovery. Through these opportunities, we cultivate resilience, inspire personal growth, and strengthen communities throughout Fresno County.
Living Cultures
2026
La Cultura Cura: Healing Through Art
Grant funds will support community-based cultural programming, including workshops, intergenerational knowledge sharing, and public presentations that preserve and promote traditional arts. Resources will compensate cultural bearers, provide materials, and expand access for underserved communities, ensuring traditions remain active, visible, and sustainably passed on.
