May Arts Happenings in Pomona

Welcome to the second edition of the City of Pomona's Art in Public Places Program's monthly newsletter. We heard your call for a centralized source of local happenings and resources, so we'll be publishing a newsletter on the first Thursday of every month, please share!

️Art in Public Places Updates

1. Update on Public Artwork Depicting Cesar Chavez

Cultural Arts Commission and City Council approved 3 Staff recommendations in regard to public artwork depicting Cesar Chavez:

1. Working with the original artists to alter their respective works.
2. Facilitating community listening sessions on desired policy regarding future alterations and/or deaccessions.
3. Establishing an advisory committee for the review of said policies.

As we execute these recommendations, you can stay up to date on progress, calls for community input, and invites to the listening sessions by filling out this interest form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/Tuk87QrGwB

2. Join our Artist and Arts Organization Registry!

The Registry forms below are meant to collect the data of artists and organizations in the local area across all mediums as a resource to connect artists and the community. We will allow profile submissions from all artists and organizations located in Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties.

Please respond to all questions, as a Pre-Qualified list of artists/organizations will be created from this Registry to share with the Public.

Artists Form

Organizations Form

3. How Can You Support Our Public Art Collection

Visit our Public Art Collection! We are continuously updating our registry for users to engage with and record our art collection.

Public Art Registry Map Link: Public Art Registry

The City's art collection requires ongoing preservation efforts, and we are continuously working to implement the most sustainable, effective, and efficient care strategies. We sincerely appreciate the staff and residents who have reported instances of vandalism or deterioration in our public artworks-your efforts help us ensure the longevity and integrity of the collection.

If you notice issues with public art, please don't hesitate to use the Pomona Go app! This all-in-one app allows you to easily report a variety of City-related concerns, including those about public art. You can access PomonaGO here.

4. Public Art Preservation: Local Artist Interest Form

We are looking for local artists interested in helping us maintain the City's public art collection by providing graffiti removal and preservation services (color matching, touch ups, etc.)! If you are interested, fill out this contact form and we will be in touch.

5. Cultural Arts Commission Meetings

Cultural Arts Commission meetings are held every fourth Monday at Council Chambers (505 S Garey Ave.) and are always open to the public. The commission meeting calendar can be found here.

6. Arts Month Recap

From a City Council proclamation to youth workshops to artist interviews, we hope you were able to celebrate Joy, Action, and Power during Arts Month with us!

5. LA County Arts & Culture Arts Internship Program (For College Students)

Interns will be able to work from June 1, 2026 - March 1, 2027. Open positions can be found at the "2026 Internships" tab in the top grey banner. Click here to learn more about the arts internship program.

6. Artist As Catalyst LA 2026 Application

Artist as Catalyst (AAC) is a three-day immersive experience designed to equip young storytellers, artists, and cultural catalysts (ages 18-30) with the tools, opportunity, and community to use their craft in the service of peace-building.

This program is fully funded for all accepted participants and is open to Los Angeles-based artists & cultural leaders, ages 18-30.

Click here for more information about Artist As Catalyst LA and to apply.

7. Become a Vendor at ArtWalk!

Are you a creative interested in sharing your work with the world? Learn more about becoming a vendor at the monthly art walks in Downtown Pomona here.

8. Diversity Apprenticeship Program - Paid Art Handling & Preparations Apprenticeship

The DAP provides nine-month, full-time paid apprenticeships in art handling and preparations to create career opportunities for people from underrepresented communities in the museum field broadly and art handling and preparations world specifically. By underrepresented, we mean people who identify as Black, Indigenous, and people of color; women; immigrants; LGBTQIA+; people who are formerly incarcerated or systems-impacted; and foster youth. The DAP also provides pathways for those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, particularly those without access to higher education or traditional career opportunities. While the apprenticeship prioritizes individuals from underrepresented backgrounds, it is open to anyone with a strong interest in the field.

Some of the basic skills required to participate as an apprentice include:

• Good hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, and spatial reasoning
• Self-motivated, reliable, and focused
• Ability to follow instructions and plan ahead
• Basic math skills
• Work well with supervisors and coworkers
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including bending, kneeling, pulling, pushing, walking, standing for long periods of time, and lifting 50 pounds
• We do not require previous preparator or art handler experience. Instead, we encourage those with a wide variety of experiences to apply.

Application Deadline - June 5, 2026. More information on the Diversity Apprenticeship Program at The Broad's website here.

️Events & Exhibitions in Pomona

5/1 Pay-What-You-Can First Fridays | AMOCA

5/1-6/26 Voices Beyond Boundaries: Group Exhibit & The Presence of Absence: John Hesketh | Sasse Museum of Art

5/1-6/29 Tommy Hollenstein: Tracks & Paws | Sasse Museum of Art

5/2 Roots & Raíces: A Trauma-Informed Community Art Workshop on Latine Identity & Visual Storytelling | Institute of Latino Art

5/7-5/31 Play Pavilion: A Survey of Regional Creative Subcultures | Millard Sheets Art Center @ Pomona Fairplex

5/8 PUSD Family Friday Art Night | The dA Center for the Arts

5/8 Rooted in Resilience: Art, Plants & Community Healing | Cal Poly Pomona Community Innovation Hub

5/9 Second Saturday Art Walk | 197 W 2^nd St.

5/9 Student Show: Art Gallery at The Hub | Cal Poly Pomona Community Innovation Hub

5/9 Inaugural Artist's Reception - Reclamation: Art in Contested Spaces | Institute of Latino Art

5/15 PUSD Family Friday Art Night | The dA Center for the Arts

5/16 The Alley Misfits Market | Alley Gallery

5/16 AMOCA 2026 High School Exhibition Virtual Premiere | AMOCA

5/16 International Museum Day | AMOCA

5/16 CLAY PLAY All Ages Workshop | AMOCA

5/17 Reception | Sasse Museum of Art

5/17 Family Day: Make Your Mark | AMOCA

5/23 BE WELL. BE MORE. Black Community Wellness Day | African American Advisory Alliance

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