City of Pomona, CA
06/03/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 06/03/2026 18:23
Pomona Art in Public Places - June☀️
June is upon us and Pomona is ready to embrace the summer with endless arts happenings! Check out our department updates, artist resources and opportunities, and local events below. And don't forget to tell your community to stay plugged in by signing up for our newsletter here!
️Art in Public Places Updates
1. Cultural Arts Commission: May Recap + Upcoming on 6/22
At the last Cultural Arts Commission meeting, Artist Paul Botello presented his alterations to The Cesar Chavez Suite murals located at 2720 Barjud Ave. The removal of depictions of Chavez was approved and work will commence shortly. The approved redesign can be found here on Legistar.
The next Commission meeting is on 6/22 at 5:30 PM in Council Chambers (505 S Garey Ave.) and open to the public. We will be discussing preservation funding, amongst other topics.
2. Calling All Artists & Arts Organizations: Join Our Registry!
Be a part of the artist & arts organization registry shared with the public, local organizations, and developers in search of art and related programming. All mediums are welcome and we allow submissions from Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties.
Artists Form | Arts Organizations Form
If you notice issues with public art such as deterioration or vandalism, let us know via the Pomona Go app!
You can report anonymously without making an account or make an account and be notified of updates on your case.
We are surveying for local artists interested in learning more about maintaining the City's public art collection and the potential for future training. Click the title above to fill out the interest form.
Artist Resources
Calling all IE creative entrepreneurs! The San Bernardino Valley College Art Department will be introducing their new creative economy training programs, which include a low-cost gallery/museum management certificate that starts in fall 2026. You will also hear about the Arts Entrepreneurship program, launching in Fall 2027.
Learn about numerous creative entrepreneurship opportunities and professional development programs offered by The Arts Area, Sam & Alfreda Maloof Foundation, and the cities of Ontario and Rancho Cucamonga, including teaching artist opportunities, artist-in-residence programs, vendor opportunities, visual arts and live music job opportunities, fiscal sponsorship opportunities, networking, microgrant programs - and more!
Wednesday, July 1, 2026 | 6-7:30pm | Online
Self-promotion is one of the most important tools in your artistic toolkit, and in this conversation, Now Be Here and Artwork Archive share some tips for effective marketing of your art business. The webinar covers:
- How to show up for yourself, literally
- Archiving programs that will help you respond quickly to inquiries
- Tips for a successful website and social media presence
- Ways to communicate with collectors and supporters, like newsletters
Opportunities
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Organized by the dA Center for the Arts, this exhibition will run from July 11-25, 2026. The opening reception will be on July 11th at 6-9 PM. |
Share your work with the world by applying to be a vendor at Downtown Pomona's Art Walk!
The Individual Artist Fellowships (IAF) program uplifts and celebrates California artists across all disciplines and traditions, highlights their excellence, and acknowledges their leadership in shaping traditional and contemporary cultures. The fellowship awards provide unrestricted funding in support of the fellows' artistic practice. Los Angeles Performance Practice will distribute $800,000 in awards across three tiers of funding.
Deadline June 6, 2026.
The LA County Department of Arts and Culture invites LA County-based artists to apply for an artist residency with the LA County Cultural Climate Commons: Community Memory Lab & Living Archive .
The Artist-in-Residence will collaborate with Project Partners to develop a project that may include but is not limited to artistic interventions, approaches, and strategies; community engagement and participation; the creation of new artworks; and/or access to artistic and cultural experiences to meet the goals of the residency:
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Develop a series of collective memory and artmaking workshops for Altadena residents and others impacted by the January 2025 fires that provide space for creative expression and storytelling and that foster healing and strengthen community bonds. Facilitate the addition of community created artworks created during workshops to LA County Library's new digital archive.
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Facilitate an opportunity for Altadena-based artists to digitize their artwork as part of LA County Library's digital collections, elevating and giving more permanence to work that may have been previously overlooked, and contributing to a more holistic Altadena history.
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In collaboration with LAPL, explore ways to connect Artist's workshops in Altadena to similar efforts led by LAPL, LFLA, and others in the Pacific Palisades.
Deadline June 29, 2026
The City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA), Public Art Division is looking for professional LA County-based artists to comprise its 2026 Prequalified Roster of Sculptors. Artists selected for inclusion on this roster will be eligible to participate in Requests for Proposals (RFPs) issued by DCA to commission original, site-specific contemporary sculpture projects for a variety of new public art opportunities throughout Los Angeles.
Deadline June 29, 2026.
CALI Futures supports artists and cultural workers who are contributing to alternative efforts that hold promise for greater sustainability, sense of belonging, and self-determination than current conventional systems offer.
Project-restricted grants of $5,000 will be awarded through a competitive grant application process.
Deadline August 28, 2026.
️Events & Exhibitions in Pomona
Vendors! Food! Drinks! Tattoos! Art! Live DJ! Bands! Free show/All Ages/DJ 5 PM/Live music 6:30 PM |
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Join us for coffee & donuts. Once a month get together about art, inspiration & creativity. |
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Roots & Raíces: Visual Storytelling About Identity
A welcoming, bilingual, intergenerational art series that celebrates Latino/a/e/x identity and builds community. Each workshop follows a trauma-informed approach-participants choose how much to share, activities focus on strengths and joy, and staff support emotional safety throughout. Youth, adults, and elders-families welcome. No art experience needed. |
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Art-Talk
Panel discussion with artists: Aaazam Irilian, John Hesketh, and Rebekah Morris. Moderated by Ken Johnson. |
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NSRGNTS Wheat Pasting Workshop
Join NSRGNTS Collective for a live wheat pasting demonstration exploring the techniques, history, and cultural role of street-based public art practices. Through conversation and hands-on installation, participants will learn how wheat pasting has been used as a tool for visibility, resistance, and reclaiming public space. All materials provided. |
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Lopez Urban Arts Festival
Join us at Lopez Urban Farm for a day of art, music, and community. Explore the farm grounds, experience immersive installations, and shop a curated selection of local vendors based in Pomona and the Inland Empire throughout the day. |
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Institute of Latino Art Grand Opening
Featuring works by NSRGNTS Collective, Rubén Ortiz-Torres, LaPiztola, and Gustavo Martinez, the exhibition examines how public space, memory, identity, and cultural histories are continually contested, erased, reclaimed, and reimagined. This event marks the official launch of ILA's public programming and its vision as a new cultural institution dedicated to creating cultural permanence through exhibitions, workshops, and public programs.
4:00 PM - Ribbon Cutting |
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Tōgei: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics - Opening Reception
The exhibition explores Japan's ceramic tradition and its evolution from functional wares to modern artistic expression. This marks the first major modern Japanese ceramics exhibition in eastern Los Angeles County in fifty years. |
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Love Wins Artwalk
Celebrate Pride Month with us at a special edition of ArtWalk filled with live music, local artists, vendors, performances, food, and community all throughout downtown. |
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A women's group show with live painting and performances! Featuring Ladie One, Meme, Lucy, Melanie Cristo, and Yaicecream. Performance by The Ice Cream Crew, sounds by DJ Esa. |
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Alliance Black Marketplace at ArtWalk
Black artists, makers, and business owners on 2nd Street! Alliance Black Marketplace will be on the West 400 block next the Alliance Cultural Center. Register your Black Owned Business for the next Marketplace: https://linktr.ee/Pomona4As |
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Mt. Sac Student Art Club Exhibition Opening Reception
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Nogales Buffalo Soldier Exhibit: Reception & Artist Talk
Opening reception of Nogales Buffalo Soldiers by Mrs. Donna Jackson-Houston with artist talk at 7 PM. |
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Humpday Hang Out: "Mid Month Mayhem"
Bring your blackbooks, paint, clay, or whatever you like and create with us. |
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Clay Play - Key Ring Dishes
Looking to fill your Saturday with fun, exciting activities that are all about clay? Come to AMOCA the third Saturday of every month for our Clay Play all ages workshops, where we will offer educational clay activities, admission to our current exhibitions, and undeniable fun for families and caregivers. |
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Sasse Museum Artist Receptions
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Open Mic & Karaoke Night
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Summer Studio Sale
Discover one-of-a-kind art pieces created by talented local artists! What to Expect:
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The Alley Misfits Market
Spooky makers, horror collectors, punk vendors, anime, unique treasures, handmade apparel, creepy cute creations, and underground art. Costumes encouraged! |
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Opening Reception, Fractured Foundations
AMOCA invited ceramic artists to reconsider a historical event through the lens of contemporary art, challenging historical narratives and offering a more accurate perspective on our country. |
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