Events
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Opening Reception: Compulsion and The Store
American Museum of Ceramic Art 399 N. Garey Ave, PomonaSaturday, January 17, 2026 • 4:00 – 6:00PM • In Person Join us for the opening reception for AIR 2026: Compulsion and The Store of Sturtevant’s The Store of Claes Oldenburg: Reniel Del Rosario. Admission to the event and Museum galleries is complimentary with advance registration.
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Museum Meet Cute
American Museum of Ceramic Art 399 N. Garey Ave, PomonaSaturday, January 24, 2026 • 3:00 – 4:00PM • In Person • $15 / $10 Exhibition Manager Pam Aliaga will lead a tour of Fired in Revolution: Ceramics from the People’s Republic of China and offer two signature boba drinks, created in house, to complement the exhibition. Pre-registration is required.
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Introductory Clay Class: Hand Building
American Museum of Ceramic Art 399 N. Garey Ave, PomonaFriday, January 30, 2026 •5:30-7:30 PM • In person • $75 In this evening introductory class, you’ll learn the basics of hand building, using air dry clay. You’ll craft your own whimsical garden gnome, perfect for your patio, desk, or bookshelf. Are you an AMOCA member? Join this class for free — we’ve set aside six Read more
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Natural Fiber Basket with Kim Oakley
The Sam and Alfreda Maloof Foundation for Arts and Craft 5131 Carnelian Street, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, United StatesDiscover the art of basket weaving in this engaging introductory workshop led by Kim Oakley. Perfect for beginners, this hands-on experience introduces essential techniques using natural materials. During the workshop, participants will also step inside the Maloof historic home for a special visit to view Alfreda Maloof’s baskets, including examples Read more
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Generations of Creativity: The Art of the Svenson Family Opening Reception
Chaffey Community Museum of Art 217 S. Lemon, Ontario, CAThis exhibition presents a wealth of rarely seen works of art by sculptor John Edward Svenson and his family – David and Kazumi + John and Sharon. The works are created in a wide variety of media from traditional carved wooden sculpture to mixed media and neon. The scale ranges Read more
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First Thursdays: Buffalo Soldiers History Discussion
Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 Euclid Ave, Ontario, CA, United StatesJoin the Museum for an afternoon discussion of the exhibition For Race and Country: Buffalo Soldiers in California. In this introductory lecture, we will examine the legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers and highlight the individuals and communities working to preserve their memory. Light refreshments will be provided.
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First Friday; Pay What You Can Day
American Museum of Ceramic Art 399 N. Garey Ave, PomonaFirst Fridays Friday, February 5, 2026 • 11:00 AM –4:00PM • In Person Thanks to generous support from AMOCA’s Board of Directors, Museum admission for First Fridays at AMOCA is pay what you can. On the First Friday of each month, visit the Museum and choose your own ticket prices!
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Valentine Heart Frames – A Family Workshop
American Museum of Ceramic Art 399 N. Garey Ave, PomonaValentine Heart Frames – A Family Workshop Saturday, February 7, 2026 • 11:30AM – 1:30PM • In Person • $15/$10 AMOCA invites you to join us for a one day Valentine workshop to craft a heart shaped frame to show off your favorite polaroid. Whether to hold a photo of a loved one, a Read more
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Studio Saturdays: Black History Month Collective
Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 Euclid Ave, Ontario, CA, United StatesCelebrate Black History Month at the Museum and engage with local artists through interactive activities, creative projects, and inspiring conversations that honor and explore Black heritage and culture.
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Hostile Terrain 94 – Exhibition Walk-through, Book Sale/Signing, and Reception
Wignall Museum of Contemporary Art, Chaffey College 5885 Haven Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, United StatesTuesday, February 10, 1030am-2pm Exhibition walk-through with Dr. Jason De Léon and Michael Wells – 1030-1130am; Book sale/signing – 1130-1230pm; Reception - 1230-2pm. Hostile Terrain 94 is a participatory exhibition created by the Undocumented Migration Project (UMP), a non-profit organization that focuses on the violent social process of immigration and Read more
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Curator Walk-Through: Fired in Revolution
American Museum of Ceramic Art 399 N. Garey Ave, PomonaCurator Walk-Through: Fired in Revolution Friday, February 13, 2026 • 1:00 – 2:00PM • In Person • Free w/Admission Join guest curator Jamie Kwan on a walk-through of Fired in Revolution: Ceramics from the People’s Republic of China. Kwan will talk about the exhibition, share details about the collection, and discuss how the concept for the Read more
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Introductory Clay Class: Wheel Throwing
American Museum of Ceramic Art 399 N. Garey Ave, PomonaIntroductory Clay Class: Wheel Throwing Friday, February 13, 2026 •5:30-6:30 PM or 7:30-8:30 PM • In person • $75 The perfect way to get your hands dirty, relax, and have fun! In this one-hour introductory class, you’ll learn the basics of throwing on the potter’s wheel. Advance registration required.
$75