Founded in 1994, Club Latinoamericano has united people from North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. Cultural and educational events have emphasized the similarities and diversities of these cultures, giving all the opportunity to know each other better.

The foundation of Club Latinoamericano traces its roots back to 1992 at social gatherings of eight women from different Latin-American countries such as Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, and Peru. They shared their cultures at each other’s houses during their weekly potluck meetings. Shortly after, people from other Latin-American countries joined them in their adventure to form the Club Latinoamericano del Valle Central. In 1994 the first Celebration of the Americas took place in Fresno during a gala night with a Flag Parade in which representatives of twenty-two countries parade their flags wearing traditional folkclore attire.

OUR PURPOSE

Club Latinoamericano is a cultural and educational non-profit organization whose purpose is contribute to the enrichment of our community by expanding the understanding of Latino cultural diversity through education, literature, art, music, and performing arts.

Collaborations with local educational, cultural, and artistic organizations allows the Club to achieve its mission and learn from others. Club Latinoamericano has provided available support to programs and activities of Arte Americas, The Fresno Art Museum, The Fresno Philharmonic, Central California Children Choir, The Fresno Ballet, Fresno Inka Club, Eco Colombiano, among others.

Who We Are

BOARD OF DIRECTORS