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225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

March 2015

OPEN CALL! The 2015 Ontario Open

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

The Ontario Open is a biennial open call for local and regional artwork presented in a community exhibition. Various media will be on display featuring: painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking, mixed media and much more! This event is organized and presented by the Museum of History and Art, Ontario Associates. To learn more about entering this exhibit, please contact the Museum at (909) 395-2510. Entry Fees: Each participant may submit a maximum of two artworks. Diptyches are considered two pieces. Entry…

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April 2015

Ontario Open Art Exhibition: Reception and Awards Presentation

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Awards levels include First Place, Second Place, Third Place, and up to 4 Honorable Mentions. The Award Presentation will begin at 6 PM. This event is free.

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May 2015

Ontario Open Art Exhibition: Tea with the Juror

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Tea with Juror Rebecca Trawick will be hosted by the Museum of History and Art, Ontario Associates on Saturday, May 9, 2015 from 2 PM to 4 PM. Advance reservations are required. $10 non-museum members, $8 for museum members.

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Sculptamold! Sculpture Workshop

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Join the Museum for a two part sculpture workshop on Thursday, May 14 and Thursday May 21, 2015 from 6 PM to 7:30 PM. Participants must sign-up for both days. $5 dollars for non-museum members, free for museum members. Reservations required. Participants must be 12 and up. For more information call (909) 395-2510.

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Sculptamold! Sculpture Workshop

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Join the Museum for a two part sculpture workshop on Thursday, May 14 and Thursday May 21, 2015 from 6 PM to 7:30 PM. Participants must sign-up for both days. $5 dollars for non-museum members, free for museum members. Reservations required. Participants must be 12 and up. For more information call (909) 395-2510.

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August 2015

CERT – Disaster Preparedness Workshop

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Reservations required. Learn about home and community preparedness with an overview of the City of Ontario Community Emergency Response Team C.E.R.T training program and other community projects. Click HERE to learn more.

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Mask Making Workshop: Día De Los Muertos

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Design your own Día de los Muertos mask and enter the City of Ontario-wide contest co-hosted by the City of Ontario’s Ovitt Family Community Library and Recreation and Community Services. The annual Día de los Muertos - Mask Making Event is held at local community centers, both library sites, and the Ontario Museum of History and Art.  The winners of each age group are featured in our annual Día de los Muertos exhibition. Materials will be provided. Free Admission.  Reservations required.

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September 2015

Piñata Workshop

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month by building your very own piñata with a workshop led by artist Dulce Ibarra!  Learn about its history and many festive design approaches.  Materials will be provided. Free admission. Reservations required.

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Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month!

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.  Join the celebration by participating at the Ontario Museum of History and Art’s programming throughout the month of September and October!

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Jewelry Making Workshop

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Latin America is known for colorful jewelry representing its rich culture.  Learn how to create your own set of earrings in a workshop led by Mexican artist Carmen Vargas. Materials will be provided.  Free for members.  $5 for Non-Members. Reservations required. Image provided by Carmen Vargas

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Evening for Educators: Día De Lose Muertos

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Learn how you can integrate the cultural traditions of Día de los Muertos into your classroom curriculum.  Participants will receive a free resource packet and participate in a mini workshop.  Refreshments will be served. Free Admission. Reservations required. Photo credit for: So Loved, So Missed (2014) by Dee Marcellus Cole.  Coutesy of the Ontario  Museum of History and Art

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Community Alter Workshop: George and William Chaffey

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Contribute to the museum’s first ever community altar exhibited in our annual Día de los Muertos exhibition dedicated to the founders of Ontario: George and William Chaffey.  Bring an object to display on the altar or help make paper flowers to decorate the altar.  Materials will be provided. Free Admission. Reservations required.

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Lecture and Tasting: The Adventures of Chocolate

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Join Cal State LA professor Dr. Manuel Aguilar for a lively presentation about the history of chocolate in Latin America from a spiritual, colonial and economic perspective. A small tasting of chocolate is included. Free Admission. Reservations required.

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October 2015

Día De Los Muertos: Sharing Traditions

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Artist reception: Saturday, October 3, 2015 – 1 PM to 3 PM Explore Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), a vibrant celebration of life and loved ones, through our annual exhibition showcasing contemporary work in painting, sculpture, mixed media, photography, and ofrendas (altars). Día de los Muertos is a long standing cultural celebration in Latin America with strong ties to indigenous Mexican culture.  Today, Día de los Muertos has been increasingly popular with Latinos and non-Latinos in the United States and the sharing of old and…

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Artist Reception – Día De Lose Metros: Sharing Traditions

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Celebrate the opening of the annual exhibition Día de los Muertos: Sharing TraditionS, showcasing contemporary work in painting, sculpture, mixed media, photography, ofrendas (altars), and the winners from the city-wide Mask Making Event!  Meet the artists, enjoy live music, and participate in a drop-in workshop.  Light refreshment will be served.  Free Admission.

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Día De Los Muertos Mini-alter Workshop

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Participate in a mini-altar workshop in preparation for Día de los Muertos.  To participate, bring a photograph of a deceased loved one and a small box.  All other materials will be provided. Free Admission. Reservations required.

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Walking Tour with Artists Dan Romero and Andrea Benitez

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Artists Dan Romero and Andrea Benitez will share their experience creating art. Following a presentation, the artists will give a guided walking tour of their art work created for public spaces.  To begin, meet at the museum. Free Admission. Reservations required.

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Highlights From the Collection: George and William Chaffey

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

  Join Curator of Collections, Michelle Sifuentes for a presentation of collection objects related to the founding of Ontario by George and William Chaffey. In 2016, the city of Ontario will celebrate its 125th anniversary! Free Admission. Reservations required. Photos courtesy of Ovitt Family Community Library’s History Room

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Air Dry Clay Workshop

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Calaveras (skulls) are lively symbols of Día de los Muertos.  Through a brief guided tour, explore our Día de los Muertos exhibition and create your own calavera made out of air dry clay with a workshop led by the American Museum of Ceramic Art.  Free for members.  $5 for Non-Members. Reservations required.

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November 2015

Family Discovery Day: Día De Los Muertos

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Celebrate Día de los Muertos through art workshops, live performances, a photo booth, and face painting for the whole family!  Enjoy decorating your own sugar skull at our SugarSkulz booth and watch a live chalk mural demonstration by artist Gerry Bonilla. Bring your dance shoes and learn folklorico (traditional dance from Mexico), enjoy a dance performance by a folklorico troupe, and listen to musician and composer Martin Espino’s pre-Columbian sounds. Día de Los Muertos attire strongly encouraged - Come dressed as a calaca (skeleton)! Free Admission

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Book Chat: The Great Gatsby

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby painted a poetic picture of admiration, love, and liberation during Prohibition.  Join us for a book chat moderated by the Ovitt Family Community Library’s Assistant Director, Shawn Thrasher.  Participants will share ideas and opinions about the book. Books are available at your local library, online, or at a local bookstore.  Book Chat meets at the Page One Café located adjacent to the Ovitt Family Community Library. Refreshments will be served. Free Admission. Reservations required. Photo credit: The Great Gatsby…

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Spirits of Guasti

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

By 1917, Secondo Guasti reigned over the world's largest winery: the Italian Vineyard Company, which produced five million gallons a year of sacramental wines, communion wine, and a world-famous dark red port. Spirits of Guasti highlights the documentary work of writer Susan Straight and photographer Douglas McCulloh as they capture the Italian Vineyard Company today.

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Spirited: Prohibition in America

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Spirited explores the history of Prohibition, from the dawn of the temperance movement to the unprecedented repeal of a constitutional amendment in 1933. What made the country go “dry” and how did America change during this period in history? Visitors to Spirited will learn about the amendment process, the role of liquor in American culture, the cultural revolution of the roaring ’20s, and how liquor laws vary from state to state today. This exhibition is made possible by NEH on the Road, a…

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December 2015

Cloth Dolls Tell Their Stories

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Cloth Dolls Tell Their Stories showcases artists exploring remembrance, heritage and celebration through cloth dolls. Traditionally, dolls were created to represent a miniature human form, often used as children’s toys. These artists are transforming the meaning of the plaything by pouring tales and imagination into each doll while emphasizing the fun and whimsical.

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Ernest Miller: California Alcohol Production During Prohibition

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Chef and educator Ernest Miller will take us back to California before and during Prohibition to discover how members of the local beer and wine industry survived by cleverly working around the Volstead Act's ban on liquor. Free Admission. Reservations required. Guasti, California, Courtesy of the Ontario Museum of History & Art’s Biane Collection.

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Film Screening: The Great Gatsby

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby brings to life Prohibition. Join us for a special film screening of The Great Gatsby (1974) starring Robert Redford and Mia Farrow. Enjoy light refreshments prior to the film screening, door prizes, and games. Free Admission. Reservations required. (Refreshments at 5:30 PM. Screening at 6:00 PM)

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A History of Cucamonga Wine with Dr. Thomas Pinney

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Join us for a presentation by Dr. Thomas Pinney about the Cucamonga valley’s unique role in the wine industry. Dr. Pinney, professor emeritus at Pomona College has authored several important books on wine history including A History of Wine in America. Free Admission. Reservations required.

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Family Discovery Day: Flashback to the 1920s

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Celebrate the roaring 1920s by exploring the exhibition Spirited: Prohibition in America, art workshops, live performances, and a photo booth for the whole family! Bring your dance shoes and learn the Charleston with the dance troupe It’s Exciting: Let’s Dance. 1920s attire strongly encouraged! Free Admission.

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America’s Wine: The Legacy of Prohibition

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Documentary Film Screening America’s Wine: The Legacy of Prohibition (2009), by director Carla De Luca Worfolk offers an unprecedented overview of the legacy of National Prohibition through never-before-seen archival photographs and film clips, and interviews with Americans from the era, historians, winemakers, members of Congress, and public policy experts. The museum’s own grape brick is also featured in the film. Discussion will follow the screening. Free Admission. Reservations required.

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Highlights from the Collection with Jim Hofer

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Join Jim Hofer, retired archivist from Riverside County and member of the Hofer family ranch for a lively presentation of collection objects related to the wine industry in the Inland Empire. The museum has one of the last known Grape Bricks and will be bringing it out of storage for this special presentation. Free Admission. Reservations required.

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January 2016

Free

Film Screening: Frozen

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Join us for a Sing-A-long of Disney’s Frozen (2013). Frozen inspired clothing is encouraged! Enjoy games, prizes, and light refreshments before the film screening. Free Admission. Reservations required. (Refreshments at 4:30 PM, Film Screening at 5:00 PM)

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Storytime and Doll Workshop

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Join us for storytime and learn how to make a rag doll and corn husk doll with a workshop led by Assistant Curator Leslie Matamoros. Materials will be provided. Free Admission. Reservations required.

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Exhibit Reception: Cloth Dolls Tell Their Stories

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Celebrate Cloth Dolls Tell Their Stories an exciting and unique exhibit on contemporary cloth dolls. Meet the exhibit artists and enjoy light refreshments. Free Admission.

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Doll Workshop with Guest Curator Patti Culea

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Learn basic doll making techniques with guest curator and cloth doll artist Patti Culea. Materials will be provided. Free Admission. Reservations required.

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February 2016

Step Right Up: Behind the Scenes of the Circus Big Top, 1890 – 1965

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

In an era spanning the early 20th century, through depression ridden times and a dust bowl, one form of revelry thrived – the circus. Step Right Up! Behind the Scenes of the Circus Big Top, 1890 – 1965 explores another side of this thrilling spectacle and a history fraught with intrigue and majesty. The exhibition is toured by ExhibitsUSA, a national program of Mid-America Arts Alliance. ExhibitsUSA sends more than 25 exhibitions on tour to more than 100 small- and…

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Lunar New Year Experience

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Celebrate Lunar New Year and the year of the Monkey through art workshops, live performances, calligraphy, and face painting for the whole family! Free Admission.

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Prepare to be Mystified!

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Join us for an afternoon full of magic with illusionist Allen Oshiro. This unforgettable illusion act will reach kids of all ages. Free Admission. Reservations required.

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Evenings for Educators: Let’s Go On A Road Trip!

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Learn about the museum’s core exhibition Road Ways which highlights westward expansion, historic Route 66, and an ever-changing Ontario. Create a zine, handmade book for students to document their neighborhood. Refreshments will be served. Free Admission. Reservations required. Photo courtesy of the Ontario Museum of History & Art

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Film Screening: Dumbo

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Join us for the classic film Dumbo (1941). Light refreshments, crafts, and other fun activities will be available before the film screening. Free Admission. Reservations required. (Refreshments and crafts at 2:30 PM, Film Screening at 3:30 PM)

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Circus Poster Presentation & Circus Diorama Workshop

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Learn about the history of circus posters from Greg McWhorter, teacher, pop-culture historian, and private collector of vintage posters and books. After the lecture, create a small diorama inspired by the intrigue of the circus. To participate, bring a small box. Other materials will be provided. Free Admission. Reservations required.

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March 2016

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Hands On: Invitational Artists Share Techniques

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Learn from master artists Chick Curtis and Karen Clark and gain experience in two art workshops in figure drawing and watercolor. Chick Curtis’ figure drawing session: 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM. Karen Clark’s watercolor session: 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM. $5 material fee per workshop. Space is limited. Reservations required.

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$5.00

Wreath Making Workshop

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Put on your gardening gloves and learn how to make seasonal wreaths using materials straight from your garden. $5 material fee. Space is limited. Reservations required.

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Circus Spectacular!

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Explore the exhibit Step Right Up! Behind the Scenes of the Circus Big Top, 1890 – 1965 and participate in art workshops, a photo booth, and face painting for the whole family! Free Admission.

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Share Your Love for the City of Ontario: Introduction to the Museum Docent Program

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Thursday, March 17, 2016 (1:00 PM to 2:30 PM) Unlock your hidden potential. If you love Ontario, this program is for you. Participate in a tour and brief presentation, hosted by the museum curators and docents. Light refreshments. Free Admission. Reservations requested.

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Annual Historic Walking Tour

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Annual Historic Walking Tour of downtown Euclid Avenue.

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Highlights from the Collection: The Women of Ontario

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Join Curator of Collections Michelle Sifuentes for a presentation of objects from the collection related to Women’s History Month. Free Admission. Reservations required.

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April 2016

Free

Share Your Love for the City of Ontario: Introduction to the Museum Docent Program

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Do you want to share your love for the City of Ontario and regional history with our visitors? Join us for the last opportunity to learn about our docent program before training starts later in April. Participate in a tour and brief presentation, hosted by the museum curators and docents. Light refreshments. Free Admission. Reservations requested.

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Eighth Biennial Ontario Invitational Art Exhibition

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

A community favorite, the Eighth Biennial Ontario Invitational Art Exhibition features unique artworks by local and regional artists. The award winners from the 2015 Ontario Open Art Exhibition will debut their most recent work in painting, mixed media, photography, drawing, and sculpture. Yellow Dog by Blue Pool, 2015. Photo courtesy of Linda Garcia-Dahl.

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Faces of the Community

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Explore the history of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish and its neighborhood in Ontario at the Ontario Museum of History & Art, Carlson Gallery. Through individual interviews and drawings, artist Andrea Benitez documented the personal histories, experiences and memories of twenty individuals associated with the church in one of the oldest Hispanic neighborhoods. The exhibit is part of Ontario’s 125th Anniversary in 2016, in conjunction with “Heritage at the Square” Saturday, May 14, 2016, at Ontario Town Square, from 3…

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Eighth Biennial Ontario Invitational Art Exhibition Reception and Recognition

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Celebrate the Eighth Biennial Ontario Invitational Art Exhibition. Meet the exhibit artists, participate in a hands-on art workshop, and enjoy light refreshments. Free Admission. Pondering, 2014. Photo courtesy of Chick Curtis.

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$35.00

Ontario Museum of History & Art, Associates Fundraiser

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Ontario: A Dream Come True The Ontario Museum of History & Art, Associates invites you to an evening of fun to celebrate Ontario’s rich history. Funds raised will support our educational activities and programs. The evening will include a silent auction, raffle, live music, and buffet. $35 per person. Reservations requested.

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Evening for Educators: Art and Our Community

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Join us for our quarterly series for educators and learn how you can integrate the Faces of the Community exhibit into your classroom. The exhibit explores the history of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish and its neighborhood in Ontario. Learn about community-engaged art, oral histories, and portraiture with Ontario artist Andrea Benitez, plus receive an educator resource packet and exhibit publication. Light refreshments. Free Admission. Reservations required.

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May 2016

Free

Paint an Epic Space Character (Think Recent Blockbuster Movie)

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Learn how to paint your favorite space character with artist Jessica Cruz. Materials will be provided. Free Admission. Reservations required.

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Meet and Zine!

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

This festival, dedicated to DIY magazines, will feature a diverse array of zine artists, live music, zine panels, workshops, and an opportunity to create your own zine-tee (bring a t-shirt to participate). Free Admission.

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June 2016

Free

Drought Tolerant Workshop

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Join us as we explore water efficient and drought tolerant plantings and learn from the experts how to design a xeriscape for your home. Free Admission. Reservations required.

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Highlights from the Collection: Ontario Motor Speedway

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Get your motor running as we share memories of the Ontario Motor Speedway. Authentic memorabilia will be available for purchase in the museum store. Free Admission. Reservations required.

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Summer Horseshoe Fun and Games

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Let’s have good old fashioned fun as we celebrate Ontario’s 125th Anniversary. Nugent’s Park, adjacent to the museum, was originally given to the City of Ontario in 1895. It is the oldest park in Ontario. Learn how to pitch horseshoes and throw a perfect “ringer!” Free Admission.

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Docent Graduation and Recognition

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Celebrate and honor the new graduating class of 2016 and learn about the docent program. Our docents have been key in providing tours for 1,200 students every year. Tours are now projected to increase to over 2,000 students annually, making the need for docents even greater. Come celebrate the new graduating class! Light refreshments. Free Admission.

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July 2016

Free

On the Dance Floor: Samba

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Get ready for the Summer Olympics in Brazil and master the high energy dance styles of Samba with instructor Julie Simon. Learn the basic techniques of Rio-style Samba and African based Samba-Reggae. All levels of dance experience welcome! Free Admission. Reservations required.

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Express Your Colors: Coloring Party!

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Thursday, July 14, 2016 (6:00 PM to 7:30 PM) Come and experience the latest trend: coloring! Coloring pages and coloring pencils will be provided, including the Museum’s very own coloring pages featuring the historic Frankish Fountain and the Museum as Ontario’s second City Hall. Enter for a chance to win a coloring book. All ages are welcome.

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Landscape Design Basics Workshop

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Learn how to garden beautifully while reducing your water use with an indoor presentation by Debbie Figoni, Waterwise Landscaping Consultant. The program focuses on a beginner’s guide to successfully landscape a garden and is co-hosted by the Ontario Municipal Utilities Company.

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Volunteer Celebration and Recognition

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

You are cordially invited to celebrate and recognize our museum volunteers and docents! Volunteers assist the museum in working with the public. Docents give tours of the museum’s exhibits and present outreach programs. This is a great opportunity to learn about what volunteering at the museum is all about. Light refreshments. Free Admission.

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Mother Road Revisited: Route Sixty-Six Then and Now

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

U.S. Route 66 was one of the first official highways. Established in 1926, the highway connected Chicago, Illinois to Santa Monica, California. Explore the idea of travel and American culture through interactive photography. Photographs taken in the 1950s and 1960s along Route 66 are paired with contemporary photographs by Natalie Slater, from the exact same location and vantage point. Exhibition is organized by art2art Circulating Exhibitions. Free Admission.

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Girl Scout Scavenger Hunt

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Calling all Girl Scout troops! Join us for an evening of fun with hands-on art workshops and games. Troops have the opportunity to enter a team in the scavenger hunt and an opportunity to win prizes! Free Admission. Reservations required.

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August 2016

Water Efficient Irrigation Systems Workshop

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Saturday, August 6, 2016 (2 PM to 4 PM) Maximizing the use of water to achieve the desired results in your landscape takes knowledge and understanding of the soil-plant-water relationship. Join us for an indoor presentation by Debby Figoni, Waterwise Landscaping Consultant. The program focuses on water efficiency and is co-hosted by the Ontario Municipal Utilities Company. Free Admission. Reservations required.

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Film Screening: Cars

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Saturday, August 6, 2016 (Refreshments and crafts at 5:30 PM, Film Screening at 6:00 PM) Bring the whole family for the story of a rookie racecar, Lightning McQueen who gets lost on the way to California for a race and ends up in a little town called Radiator Springs on Route 66. Light refreshments and crafts will be available before the film screening. Free Admission. Reservations required.

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Cucamonga Service Station Lecture

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Thursday, August 11, 2016 (6:00 PM to 7:30 PM) Learn about the restoration of the Cucamonga Service Station, built around 1915, with a presentation by Luana Y. Hernandez, Vice President of the Route 66 Inland Empire Club Association. The station once bustled with travelers who stopped to refuel on the legendary U.S. Route 66 highway running from Chicago, Illinois to Santa Monica, California and through the Inland Empire area. Free Admission. Reservations required.

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Día de los Muertos Mask Workshop

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Saturday, August 20, 2016 (2:00 PM to 4:00 PM) Design your own Día de los Muertos mask and enter the citywide contest, co-hosted by the City of Ontario’s Ovitt Family Community Library, Recreation & Community Services Department and the Ontario Museum of History & Art. The winners of each age group are featured in the annual Día de los Muertos exhibition. Materials will be provided. Free Admission. Reservations required.

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The Science of Pickling with Chef Ernest Miller

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Saturday, August 27, 2016 (2:00 PM to 3:00 PM) Learn about the history of pickling vegetables and the scientific process of fermentation in this lecture and small tasting. Participants may take home recipes and one fermentation kit will be given away to a lucky guest. Free Admission. Reservations required.

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September 2016

Free

Model-A Car Lecture with Richard Delman

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Model-A Car Lecture with Richard Delman Saturday, September 10, 2016 (2:00 PM to 3:30 PM) Join Pomona Valley Model-A Club representative Richard Delman for a car viewing and lecture on Model-A cars and the ever changing car culture of Ontario. Free Admission. Reservations required.

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On the Dance Floor: Cumbia and Merengue

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

On the Dance Floor: Cumbia and Merengue Thursday, September 15, 2016 (6:00 PM to 7:30 PM) Put on your dance shoes and kick-off Hispanic Heritage Month with an evening of cumbia and merengue dance classes. All levels of dance experience are welcome! Free Admission. Reservations required.

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Evenings for Educators: Día de los Muertos

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Evenings for Educators: Día de los Muertos Thursday, September 22, 2016 (4:00 PM to 5:30 PM) Learn how you can integrate Día de los Muertos into your curriculum and build your own classroom ofrenda (altar). Receive a free resource packet and participate in a mini workshop of repujado (metal embossing). Light refreshments. Free Admission. Reservations required.

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Highlights from the Collection: Chaffey High School

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Highlights from the Collection: Chaffey High School Sunday, September 25, 2016 (2:00 PM to 3:30 PM) Come Join Ontario Museum of History & Art’s Curator of Collections Michelle Sifuentes and representatives from the Chaffey High School Alumni Association to learn about the history of Chaffey High School. Both organizations will be displaying items from their collections for public view. Free Admission. Reservations required.

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October 2016

Community Altar Workshop: The Women of Ontario

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Saturday, October 1, 2016 (2:00 PM to 4:00 PM) Contribute to the Museum’s community altar dedicated to the Women of Ontario, as part of the annual Día de los Muertos exhibition. Bring an object to display on the altar or help make paper flowers to decorate. Materials will be provided. Free Admission. Reservations required.

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Artist Reception for Día de los Muertos: Seasons of Life

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Saturday, October 8, 2016 (1:00 PM to 3:00 PM) Celebrate the opening of the annual exhibition Día de los Muertos, showcasing contemporary work in painting, sculpture, mixed media, photography, ofrendas (altars), and the winners from the city-wide Mask Making Contest! Meet the artists, enjoy live music, and participate in a drop-in workshop. Light refreshments will be served. Free Admission.

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Calavera (Skull) Piñata Workshop

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Thursday, October 20, 2016 (6:00 PM to 8:00 PM) Celebrate Día de los Muertos by building your very own calavera (skull) piñata with a workshop led by artist Dulce Ibarra! Materials will be provided. Free Admission. Reservations required.

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November 2016

Reflect! – CCMA Annual Member Exhibition

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

In this exhibit we honor our artist members, their ability to Reflect! their artistic talents in beautiful works of art in a multitude of media and styles. From the exhibit, CCMA will be purchasing works for the museum collection.

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Family Fun Day: Zootopia

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

The Ontario Museum of History & Art presents a screening of the family film Zootopia. Light refreshments and crafts will also be available. Refreshments and crafts at 4:30 pm; film screening at 5 pm. Admission is free, but reservations are required.

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December 2016

New Eyes – Sumi Foley

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Sumi Foley is an artist from Osaka, Japan with more than 27 years of making her Abandoned Fabric art. Sumi is creatively using “fabric as pigment” which makes her work appear so painterly. Colors vibrate and bounce when light falls on tiny pieces of silk kimono fabric. “Things are changing every moment. Every day is new with fresh opportunities for us to use our imagination and see our world with NEW EYES.

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Modern Quilts: Redesigning Traditions Exhibit

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Inspired by modern design, explore a juried selection of 40 + modern quilters from the U.S.A. and abroad as they consider traditional patterns in new and exciting ways. Modern Quilts is organized by Guest Curator and Modern Quilter Georganna Hawley. Free Admission.

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Reception, Curator Talk and Walkthrough of the Exhibit – Modern Quilts: Redesigning Traditions

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Reception from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM, Walkthrough from 3:30 PM to 5 PM Join Guest Curator and Modern Quilter Georganna Hawley as she guides visitors through the exhibit and gives an in-depth talk on the unique look of Modern Quilts. Light refreshments and hors d'oeuvres will be served. Free Admission. Reservations Required

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Highlights from the Collection: Ontario Rotary Police Museum

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Join the Ontario Museum of History & Art’s Curator of Collections Michelle Sifuentes and the Ontario Rotary Police Museum to learn about the history of the Ontario Police Department. Both organizations will be displaying items from their collections for public view. Free Admission. Reservations Required.

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Music of Ontario: Bethel Congregational Church Trio

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

The historic Bethel Congregational United Church of Christ, located in downtown Ontario, regularly hosts the Southland Symphony Orchestra. Join us for a musical afternoon as the Museum highlights a trio of these local musicians. Free Admission. Reservations Required.

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January 2017

Lecture and Trunk Show – Modern Quilting: Past, Present and Future

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Learn about the tradition of modern quilting, how it originated, where it is now, and what the future may hold, with presenter Latifah Saafir. The trunk show by Ms. Saafir will include a display of quilts. Free Admission. Reservations Required. For more information or reservations, please call (909) 395-2510.

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Chinese Calligraphy Workshop

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Celebrate Lunar New Year and the year of the Rooster through a Chinese calligraphy workshop with artist Tom Chow. All ages are welcome! Materials will be provided.   Free Admission. Reservations Required. For more information or reservations, please call (909) 395-2510.

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Meet and Greet for Modern Quilters and Friends

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Meet Guest Curator Georganna Hawley and other modern quilters as they share the joy of making modern quilts. Light refreshments and hors d'oeuvres will be served. Free Admission. Reservations Required. For more information or reservations, please call (909) 395-2510.

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Evening for Educators: Art for Living and Living for Art: The Common Core and Arts Integration

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Learn how you can bring your lesson plans to life by integrating an upcoming exhibit on the commercial work and creative process of renowned artists Millard Sheets, Tony Sheets, and Rick Caughman. Receive a free resource packet highlighting ways to integrate the arts into Common Core. Light refreshments and hors d'oeuvres will be served. Free Admission. Reservations Required. For more information or reservations, please call (909) 395-2510.

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Diversity and Inclusion: Exhibit Reception and Artist Talk

January 27, 2017 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Ontario Museum of History & Art, 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States
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Saturday, January, 2018 (2 PM to 4 PM) Meet the artists of the Diversity and Inclusion exhibit and attend an Artist Talk highlighting the exhibit topics. Light refreshments and hors d'oeuvres will be served. Reservations Required. Artist talk begins at 2:30 PM. Free Admission. For more information call (909) 395-2510. Chain Gang by Jerry Weems. Photo courtesy of the artist.

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Gallery Guide Training: Art for Living and Living for Art

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Join the Museum’s team of volunteer Gallery Guides. The Sheets, Sheets and Caughman: Art for Living and Living for Art exhibit needs Gallery Guides to engage visitors on Saturday afternoons. High School students and adults are encouraged to attend. Free Admission. Reservations Required. To apply as a volunteer, submit an application at www.ontarioca.gov/jobs.

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February 2017

Free

Sheets, Sheets & Caughman: Art for Living and Living Art

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

February 2017 will bring a first to CCMA -- a joint exhibition with the Ontario Museum of History and Art called Art for Living and Living for Art. The exhibition features three artists -- Millard Sheets, Tony Sheets and CCMA artist member Rick Caughman. What these three artists share is a duality of their art. Each created art for commercial and public art applications, and each produced a significant body of art for their own pleasure.   The Ontario Museum…

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Artist Reception for Sheets, Sheets & Caughman Exhibit

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Join the Ontario Museum of History and Art for an artist reception for the Sheets, Sheets & Caughman: Art for Living and Living Art exhibit.

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Presentation: Black History Month and the Arts

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Belle Mann is an Emmy Award-winning ink and painter (colorist) for The Simpsons and popular shows from Disney and others. Ms. Mann will discuss her and colleague Floyd Norman’s careers in the animation field. Floyd Norman was the first black animator for Disney, and is the subject and author of the recently published book and documentary, An Animated Life. Clifford Breland will discuss his trajectory in dance and his successful Bre Dance Studio, a nationally acclaimed dance studio in Riverside,…

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Film Screening: Millard Sheets and the Claremont Art Community 1935-1975

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Join the Museum for a film screening of the documentary Design for Modern Living: Millard Sheets and the Claremont Art Community 1935-1975. This film provides an account of the important art community that emerged in Claremont, CA in the years following World War II under the leadership of artist Millard Sheets. Following the screening, the film’s director & producer, Paul Bockhorst, will discuss the film. Reservations Required. Free Admission.

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March 2017

Collage Workshop Inspired by Millard Sheets

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Learn how to create a one-of-a-kind paper collage inspired by Millard Sheets, with Curator of Education Rebecca Horta. Materials will be provided. Free Admission, Reservations Required.

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Panel Presentation: Being an Artist Today

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Explore strategies for a career in the arts, mentor possibilities and internship opportunities through a presentation by professional artists and arts professionals throughout San Bernardino County. Free Admission, Reservations Required.

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Film Screening: Claremont Modern: The Convergence of Art and Architecture at Mid-Century

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Join the Museum for a film screening of the documentary Claremont Modern: The Convergence of Art and Architecture at Mid-Century. Following the screening, the film’s director and producer, Paul Bockhorst, will discuss the film. Free Admission, Reservations Required.

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Highlights from the Collection: Millard Sheets and Friends

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Explore the artwork of artists from the era of Millard Sheets. Join staff from the Ontario Museum of History & Art and the Chaffey Community Museum of Art for a discussion of artwork from both collections. Free Admission, Reservations Required.  

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In the Public Eye: Bus Tour of Millard Sheets’ Public Art

March 25, 2017 @ 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Ontario Museum of History & Art, 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States
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Join the Museum for a bus tour highlighting the former studio of Millard Sheets in Claremont and locations in the surrounding region, with a tour led by Claremont Heritage. Tour begins at the Ontario Museum of History & Art. Seating is limited. Bus tour fee is $18. Reservations Required.

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April 2017

Free

Science and History in the Museum’s New Water Conservation Landscape

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Evening for Educators Science and History in the Museum’s New Water Conservation Landscape Thursday, April 13, 2017 (4:00 PM to 5:30 PM) Learn about exciting tour and workshop opportunities available in connection with the Museum’s new grant funded ($1 Million Urban Greening Grant) water wise garden that highlights the landscape of the Tongva and the foundation of Ontario by the Chaffey brothers. Light refreshments and hors d'oeuvres will be served. Free Admission. Reservations Required.

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Gallery Guide Training: Ontario Open Art Exhibition

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Saturday, April 15, 2017 (10 AM to 11 AM) Join the Museum’s team of volunteer Gallery Guides. The Ontario Open Art Exhibition exhibit needs Gallery Guides to engage visitors on Saturday afternoons. High School students and adults are encouraged to attend. To apply as a volunteer, submit an application at www.ontarioca.gov/jobs. Free Admission. Reservations Required.

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