March 2015
OPEN CALL! The 2015 Ontario Open
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…
View detailsApril 2015
Ontario Open Art Exhibition: Reception and Awards Presentation
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.
View detailsMay 2015
Ontario Open Art Exhibition: Tea with the Juror
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.
View detailsSculptamold! Sculpture Workshop
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.
View detailsSculptamold! Sculpture Workshop
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.
View detailsAugust 2015
CERT – Disaster Preparedness Workshop
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.
View detailsMask Making Workshop: Día De Los Muertos
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.
View detailsSeptember 2015
Piñata Workshop
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.
View detailsCelebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month!
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!
View detailsJewelry Making Workshop
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
View detailsEvening for Educators: Día De Lose Muertos
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
View detailsCommunity Alter Workshop: George and William Chaffey
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.
View detailsLecture and Tasting: The Adventures of Chocolate
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.
View detailsOctober 2015
Día De Los Muertos: Sharing Traditions
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…
View detailsArtist Reception – Día De Lose Metros: Sharing Traditions
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.
View detailsDía De Los Muertos Mini-alter Workshop
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.
View detailsWalking Tour with Artists Dan Romero and Andrea Benitez
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.
View detailsHighlights From the Collection: George and William Chaffey
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
View detailsAir Dry Clay Workshop
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.
View detailsNovember 2015
Family Discovery Day: Día De Los Muertos
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
View detailsBook Chat: The Great Gatsby
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…
View detailsSpirits of Guasti
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.
View detailsSpirited: Prohibition in America
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…
View detailsDecember 2015
Cloth Dolls Tell Their Stories
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.
View detailsErnest Miller: California Alcohol Production During Prohibition
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.
View detailsFilm Screening: The Great Gatsby
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)
View detailsA History of Cucamonga Wine with Dr. Thomas Pinney
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.
View detailsFamily Discovery Day: Flashback to the 1920s
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.
View detailsAmerica’s Wine: The Legacy of Prohibition
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.
View detailsHighlights from the Collection with Jim Hofer
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.
View detailsJanuary 2016
Film Screening: Frozen
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)
View detailsStorytime and Doll Workshop
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.
View detailsExhibit Reception: Cloth Dolls Tell Their Stories
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.
View detailsDoll Workshop with Guest Curator Patti Culea
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.
View detailsFebruary 2016
Step Right Up: Behind the Scenes of the Circus Big Top, 1890 – 1965
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…
View detailsLunar New Year Experience
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.
View detailsPrepare to be Mystified!
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.
View detailsEvenings for Educators: Let’s Go On A Road Trip!
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
View detailsFilm Screening: Dumbo
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)
View detailsCircus Poster Presentation & Circus Diorama Workshop
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.
View detailsMarch 2016
Hands On: Invitational Artists Share Techniques
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.
View detailsWreath Making Workshop
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.
View detailsCircus Spectacular!
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.
View detailsShare Your Love for the City of Ontario: Introduction to the Museum Docent Program
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.
View detailsAnnual Historic Walking Tour
Ontario, CA 91762 United States
Annual Historic Walking Tour of downtown Euclid Avenue.
View detailsHighlights from the Collection: The Women of Ontario
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.
View detailsApril 2016
Share Your Love for the City of Ontario: Introduction to the Museum Docent Program
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.
View detailsEighth Biennial Ontario Invitational Art Exhibition
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.
View detailsFaces of the Community
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…
View detailsEighth Biennial Ontario Invitational Art Exhibition Reception and Recognition
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.
View detailsOntario Museum of History & Art, Associates Fundraiser
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.
View detailsEvening for Educators: Art and Our Community
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.
View detailsMay 2016
Paint an Epic Space Character (Think Recent Blockbuster Movie)
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.
View detailsMeet and Zine!
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.
View detailsJune 2016
Drought Tolerant Workshop
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.
View detailsHighlights from the Collection: Ontario Motor Speedway
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.
View detailsSummer Horseshoe Fun and Games
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.
View detailsDocent Graduation and Recognition
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.
View detailsJuly 2016
On the Dance Floor: Samba
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.
View detailsExpress Your Colors: Coloring Party!
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.
View detailsLandscape Design Basics Workshop
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.
View detailsVolunteer Celebration and Recognition
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.
View detailsMother Road Revisited: Route Sixty-Six Then and Now
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.
View detailsGirl Scout Scavenger Hunt
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.
View detailsAugust 2016
Water Efficient Irrigation Systems Workshop
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.
View detailsFilm Screening: Cars
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.
View detailsCucamonga Service Station Lecture
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.
View detailsDía de los Muertos Mask Workshop
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.
View detailsThe Science of Pickling with Chef Ernest Miller
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.
View detailsSeptember 2016
Model-A Car Lecture with Richard Delman
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.
View detailsOn the Dance Floor: Cumbia and Merengue
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.
View detailsEvenings for Educators: Día de los Muertos
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.
View detailsHighlights from the Collection: Chaffey High School
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.
View detailsOctober 2016
Community Altar Workshop: The Women of Ontario
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.
View detailsArtist Reception for Día de los Muertos: Seasons of Life
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.
View detailsCalavera (Skull) Piñata Workshop
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.
View detailsNovember 2016
Reflect! – CCMA Annual Member Exhibition
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.
View detailsFamily Fun Day: Zootopia
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.
View detailsDecember 2016
New Eyes – Sumi Foley
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.
View detailsModern Quilts: Redesigning Traditions Exhibit
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.
View detailsReception, Curator Talk and Walkthrough of the Exhibit – Modern Quilts: Redesigning Traditions
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
View detailsHighlights from the Collection: Ontario Rotary Police Museum
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.
View detailsMusic of Ontario: Bethel Congregational Church Trio
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.
View detailsJanuary 2017
Lecture and Trunk Show – Modern Quilting: Past, Present and Future
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.
View detailsChinese Calligraphy Workshop
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.
View detailsMeet and Greet for Modern Quilters and Friends
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.
View detailsEvening for Educators: Art for Living and Living for Art: The Common Core and Arts Integration
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.
View detailsDiversity and Inclusion: Exhibit Reception and Artist Talk
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.
Find out more »Gallery Guide Training: Art for Living and Living for Art
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.
View detailsFebruary 2017
Sheets, Sheets & Caughman: Art for Living and Living Art
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…
View detailsArtist Reception for Sheets, Sheets & Caughman Exhibit
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.
View detailsPresentation: Black History Month and the Arts
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,…
View detailsFilm Screening: Millard Sheets and the Claremont Art Community 1935-1975
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.
View detailsMarch 2017
Collage Workshop Inspired by Millard Sheets
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.
View detailsPanel Presentation: Being an Artist Today
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.
View detailsFilm Screening: Claremont Modern: The Convergence of Art and Architecture at Mid-Century
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.
View detailsHighlights from the Collection: Millard Sheets and Friends
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.
View detailsIn the Public Eye: Bus Tour of Millard Sheets’ Public Art
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.
Find out more »April 2017
Science and History in the Museum’s New Water Conservation Landscape
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.
View detailsGallery Guide Training: Ontario Open Art Exhibition
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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