The Millard Sheets Art Center is usually bustling with activity — art classes, exhibitions, tours, workshops… but all was quiet this morning. The gallery walls are stripped of ArtReach submissions, staff are busy in meetings, and classes haven’t started for the day. The first thing that came to mind when we snapped this photo —…
We took full advantage of the perfect Southern California weather this weekend with a fun run, volunteering, painting and cruising. Read on for our weekend recap! Cosmo Run 7K We went pink this Saturday for the All-Ladies Cosmo Run 7K! Ladies clad in bright pink shirts dominated the 4.3 mile course and finished at the…
It’s going to be a fun weekend at Fairplex and we can’t wait to get it started! Keep reading to see what’s happening on campus: Pomona Beautification Day (April 16): Volunteers are dedicating their Saturday morning to sprucing up Pomona. This is a great way for our community to gather together for one goal: giving our…
Upland sculptor John Svenson passed away this month, but his legacy lives on at Fairplex. Svenson was actually part of our Fair staff for 26 years as an art consultant, and is the creator of “Ranchero,” the large wood figure standing guard outside the art center since 1953. Svenson also collaborated with artist Albert Stewart…
Behind its seemingly quiet exterior, the Millard Sheets Art Center is a buzzing hive of creativity and community. Classes, exhibitions and family workshops are just some of the year-round activities that happen around here. Take a tour with us… Upon entering, you can purchase artwork created by students and the local community at our small…
ArtReach: The Art of Metaphor has been a wonderful success! We were quite impressed with the unique pieces submitted by high school students and we’re sad to see this exhibition come to a close. ArtReach: The Art of Metaphor is open to the public this Friday & Saturday, noon – 5 p.m. Admission and parking…
It definitely feels like Monday and we’re not surprised after the insanely busy weekend we just had. Keep reading to see what went down on campus: Grow Pomona Bright blue skies, a light breeze and plenty of sunshine set the stage for our Grow Pomona agricultural celebration. Dozens of families joined us for a full…
This is by far our busiest weekend of the year (so far.) From jousting to hay baling to chugging beer to art and miniature trains, the adventures will be non-stop for us. Keep reading for a glimpse of what this weekend will look like for us: Celtic Faire (March 19 & 20): Sheep herding, river…
Another weekend is upon us and we’re running into it with open arms. We’re excited for everything happening on campus and our surrounding communities! Keep reading to see what’s happening in Pomona this weekend. Street Machine & Muscle Car Nationals roar into Fairplex this weekend Street Machine & Muscle Car Nationals (March 12 & 13):…
We had a full house for the ArtReach: The Art of Metaphor opening reception and awards ceremony on Saturday. Thank you everyone who attended! Aside from a couple field trips the gallery has been quiet today (only open to the public on the weekends), so it was the perfect time to head over and take…
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