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09/01/2026

On Friday, September 4th, One Main Street will come alive for an evening of art, music, culture, and community as we celebrate the closing of Alebrijes & Nahuales: Fantastic Animals from Mexico in Salinas! The event is free and open to the community from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with activities happening indoors and outdoors throughout the evening.

Program schedule:
🕓4:00 - 6:00 PM | Community & Artist Experience | Indoors
Explore local artist organization tables and both gallery exhibitions, including the Small Alebrijes Exhibition, curated by JC Gonzalez of Urban Arts Collective, and the Student Alebrijes Exhibit, featuring 100+ student creations. Free kids’ activities will also be available in the Vista Room, hosted by the Hartnell College Foundation as part of First Friday Salinas.

🎷4:00 - 5:00 PM | Salinas High School Jazz Band | Indoors
Enjoy live jazz in the Rotunda while exploring the galleries and artist tables.

🎨5:00 - 6:00 PM | Artists Ink Programming & Brush War | Indoors
Celebrate art curated by local students from Gavilan View Midale School with student recognition, tollowed by the final round of the Artists Ink Brush War and live artist showcase in Gallery II.

💃🏼5:00 - 6:00 PM | Guelaguetza Salinas Outdoors Experience a vibrant traditional cultural showcase celebrating the rich traditions of Oaxaca, Mexico.

🎤6:00 - 6:30 PM | Closing Celebration | Indoors Gather in the Salinas Room for partner and artist acknowledgments, closing remarks, and the announcement of the Brush War winner!

🎶 6:30 - 8:00 PM | Qiensave | Outdoors
Cap off the celebration with live music from Qiensave.

4️⃣ Friday, September 4th
🕓4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 One Main Street, Salinas
💵 Free and open to the community

Learn more at SalinasChamber.com/alebrijes-y-nahuales

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Meet the artists behind Alebrijes у
Nahuales: Fantastic Animals from Mexico!
Efraín Fuentes, a third-generation wood carver from San Martín Tilcajete, Oaxaca, brings generations of family tradition and artistry to his work. His featured piece, The Coyote, is part of the colortul exhibition bringing Mexican art and culture throughout the City of Salinas.
Experience Alebrijes y Nahuales throughout Salinas and visit the Coyote, presented by Arts4MC, on display July 31
through September 2.
Conoce a los artistas detrás de Alebrijes y Nahuales:
Animales Fantásticos de México.
Efraín Fuentes, tallador de madera de tercera generación originario de San Martín Tilcajete, Oaxaca, continúa una tradición familiar de arte y creatividad. Su obra destacada, El Coyote, forma parte de esta colorida exposición que lleva el arte y la cultura mexicana a distintos lugares de la ciudad de Salinas.
Disfruta de Alebrijes y Nahuales en Salinas y visita el
Coyote, presentado por Arts4MC, en exhibición del 31 de julio al 2 de septiembre.

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08/12/2026

Salinas is full of culture, creativity, and community, and our newest public art installation is a beautiful reflection of that.
The Alebrijes & Nahuales exhibit celebrates the rich artistic traditions of Mexico while honoring the deep Oaxacan heritage that is such an important part of our community.
These vibrant sculptures are bringing color, conversation, and excitement to locations throughout our city.
I encourage everyone to explore the exhibit, support our local businesses along the way, and experience this incredible celebration of art and culture right here in Salinas.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this partnership possible. It’s another great example of what we can accomplish when we invest in experiences that bring our community together.