CMAC is located in the historic Fresno Bee Building at 1555 Van Ness Avenue in the vibrant Cultural Arts District of Downtown Fresno. Surrounded by local landmarks and easily accessible by car, bike, and public transit, getting to CMAC is simple no matter where you’re coming from in Fresno or the surrounding area.
Explore the options below to find the best way to visit us!
By Bus
CMAC is conveniently located near key Fresno Area Express (FAX) bus stops:
- NE Van Ness – Calaveras Stop #645: Just steps from CMAC, this stop is served by FAX Routes 1 (Q), 22, 26, 28, 32, 34, and 38.
- Courthouse Park Transit Center: A 12-minute walk from CMAC, this hub connects riders to many bus routes serving Fresno.
FAX Routes and Schedules | Plan Your Trip
By Bike
Fresno’s downtown area offers bike-friendly streets, some with dedicated bike lanes. The Fresno Midtown Trail and protected bike lanes on Palm and Belmont lead toward downtown Fresno. Ride safely by using bike paths where available.
There is a back rack on Van Ness Ave in front of our building. Visitors can also coordinate with CMAC staff to secure their bikes inside on the first floor. Bicyclists will need to have their own bike lock.
ATP Bike Lanes Map | Plan Your Trip
By Car
Our address is 1555 Van Ness Ave #201, Fresno, CA 93721. Our cross streets are Van Ness and Calaveras. We are easily accessible from all major highways in the area.
Parking is available in the lot at the northwest corner of Van Ness and Calaveras. Visitors may park for free in the stalls marked “CMAC Parking Only” or use the kiosk to pay a day rate for unmarked stalls. Unmarked stall are free after 6pm on weekdays and all day on weekends.
Street parking is also available and is limited to 2 hours on weekdays before 6pm. There is no time limit after 6pm on weekdays and all day on weekends.
Please do not park the alley behind the CMAC building as this space is reserved for staff and loading/unloading.
Here are some quick directions:
- From North or Central Fresno:
Head south on Blackstone Avenue toward downtown Fresno. Turn right onto Divisadero Street, then left onto Van Ness Avenue. CMAC will be on your right. - From Clovis or East Fresno:
Head south on Highway 168 and/or west on Highway 180 toward downtown Fresno. Take the Fulton Street exit and turn right to head south. Turn left at Calaveras Street. CMAC will be on your right. - From South Fresno:
Drive north on Highway 41. Exit onto Van Ness Ave and turn left to head north. CMAC will be on your left. - From West Fresno:
Use Highway 180 heading east. Take the Fulton Street exit and turn right to head south. Turn left at Calaveras Street. CMAC will be on your right.
When You Arrive
There are two entrances to access CMAC.
The lobby entrance is located off of Van Ness Avenue. Visitors can enter the gates at the front of the building and take the staircase on the right hand side. Please use the call box at the top of the stairs and staff will buzz you in.
Our ADA accessible entrance is located on the southeast side of the CMAC Building, directly under the mural. Visitors can use the call box located next to the double glass doors to contact staff to let you in.
Our building is owned and maintained by the City of Fresno. If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at info@cmac.tv.
