This past weekend was a busy (but fun) one for us. Fairplex went off-campus for several events but as always there was plenty happening here too. Keep reading to see how things went: Learning Expo The 9th annual Ross/McCracken Learning Expo turned Expo Hall 9 into a giant interactive classroom on Sunday afternoon. Families had…
Installation has officially started for the upcoming Capstone exhibition at the Millard Sheets Art Center. We’re very pleased to celebrate our TLC art students (past and present) this Thursday night at the Opening Reception! Please feel free to join us as we showcase the work of students from Junior Potters, Reed Fine Art program and…
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 National Volunteer Week! We’re taking time this week to celebrate service here at Fairplex by recognizing our amazing Fairplex Ambassadors. Some of our ambassadors at the LA County Fair Our ambassadors (volunteers), play an integral role in many of our events, and especially at The Learning Centers at Fairplex. They are the cornerstone of…
March was a busy month for us — Celtic Faire, Grow Pomona, ArtReach and the launch of our new website for starters, and we’re ready for the next adventure. April at Fairplex is all about movement — dance, fun runs, travel shows and even looking beyond our own campus and into the community. Keep reading…
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…
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…
Newly hatched chicks, Farm-fresh foods and live demonstrations of everything from corn grinding to rope making greeted students this morning at The Farm at Fairplex, all for National Ag Day! We started things off with a ribbon cutting ceremony, celebrating the beginning of spring planting on The Farm. The Mayor of Pomona helped our team…
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