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SUMMARY:The Store of Sturtevant’s The Store of Claes Oldenburg
DESCRIPTION:The exhibition\, consisting of clay paintings\, ceramics\, and soft sculptures\, began as an idea during Reniel Del Rosario’s undergraduate career at UC Berkeley. He was introduced early on to the work of Elaine Sturtevant\, who became an inspiration for him in his clay-based art practice. It was through Sturtevant that Del Rosario learned about Oldenburg’s The Store\, an iconic work in Pop Art history. Using plaster as his medium\, Oldenburg mimicked consumer goods as mundane as cigarettes\, undergarments and blueberry pie. Sturtevant’s version also used plaster\, whereas Del Rosario’s presentation focuses on clay as the primary medium\, along with some soft textile-based sculptures (which mimic original Oldenburg and Sturtevant soft sculptures). \n\nAfter years of thinking that originality was the key to making anything ‘good\,’ it amazed me that copying the already-existent did something that an original could not: critically play with its history and value. Sturtevant’s project had copied as much of Oldenburg’s as possible\, from the medium\, to the appropriated subjects\, to the installation. It almost echoed a duplication; however\, it did not. That was the most memorable part of her rendition—it was wrong many\, many times. The colors were off\, the sizes were wrong\, key works or components were missing\, works that were never part of Oldenburg’s The Store were incorrectly added\, and many works had abnormalities that the originals did not. Comparing them to the original Oldenburg’s\, I experienced moments with each work spotting the differences\, drawing me in closer with each mistake\, intentional or not. The appropriation was just the vehicle Sturtevant had used to make a point about privilege in the art world and who amongst her circle got recognition. It was that usage of the already existent to make a critique that made me acknowledge how appropriating\, or ‘bootlegging’ as I like to refer to it\, is less like duplicating and more akin to layering—adding a new cover\, but still holding the original history\, reference\, and value underneath.  – Reniel Del Rosario \n\nImitations have been part of Del Rosario’s life. He was born and raised in the Philippines where bootlegs of consumer products are abundant in the country’s public markets. As a child raised in the Bay Area\, he was exposed to bootlegs and knock-offs in the city’s flea markets. Fraudulent goods persist in every corner of our consumerist society\, from high fashion to everyday goods. These derivative\, often poorly crafted copies\, are perceived as symbols of unoriginality\, poverty\, and piracy. In a world full of riffs\, borrowing\, and theft\, ‘being first’ is a virtuosic goal. In this work\, Del Rosario ponders whether these goals of originality are in fact virtuosic or even realistically achievable in our media and image saturated world. By copying a copy\, Del Rosario’s intention is not to simply prove that he can accurately mimic a work. Rather\, he is interested in observing whether the original has changed in physical and/or perceptual ways through his imitations. Oldenburg’s The Store and Sturtevant’s The Store of Claes Oldenburg are decades old projects that have aged and changed in public perception. Their complete documentations are dispersed in private archives\, often difficult to search and to pull as complete exhibition records as the works now live across multiple collections and institutions. Both bodies of work have transformed despite the artists never touching them again. Del Rosario’s bootlegs comment on the fact that their original counterparts were made by well-established artists within a friendly circle of heavyweight artist friends and art dealers. His versions are not replacements for Sturtevant or Oldenburg’s works—they are the contemporary alternatives for the criticisms they once presented. \nOldenburg’s The Store and Sturtevant’s The Store of Claes Oldenburg will be on view in the Igal & Diane Silber Vault Gallery at AMOCA from January 17–May 17\, 2026.
URL:https://rccaaf.org/event/the-store-of-sturtevants-the-store-of-claes-oldenburg/2026-01-17/
LOCATION:American Museum of Ceramic Art\, 399 N. Garey Ave\, Pomona\, 91767
CATEGORIES:Museums & Galleries,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260508T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260508T193000
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SUMMARY:Introductory Clay Class - Gnomes
DESCRIPTION:Friday May 8\, 2026 • 5:30PM – 7:30PM • In Person • $75.00 \nThe perfect way to get your hands dirty\, relax\, and have fun! 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. Class time will be focused on learning hand-building techniques and crafting our gnomes. At the end of class\, you’ll take home your finished clay gnome\, along with a kit and instructions for decorating on your own once the clay is dry.
URL:https://rccaaf.org/event/introductory-clay-class-gnomes/
LOCATION:American Museum of Ceramic Art\, 399 N. Garey Ave\, Pomona\, 91767
CATEGORIES:Educational,Museums & Galleries,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260509T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260509T153000
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SUMMARY:Second Saturdays Docent Tour
DESCRIPTION:Saturday May 9 • 3pm – 3:30pm • Free with admission \nJoin us at the American Museum of Ceramic Art for a docent-led tour of a current exhibition! The May tour will focus on AIR 2026: Compulsion. \nOn the second Saturday of each month\, AMOCA’s docents offer a guided look into one of our current exhibitions. Second Saturday tours are free with museum admission\, which can be paid at the door when you arrive. \nDocent-led tours are a great opportunity to explore the exhibition and gain insights into AMOCA’s collections and galleries. Don’t miss your chance to go behind the scenes and learn about the artworks on view at the museum!
URL:https://rccaaf.org/event/second-saturdays-docent-tour/
LOCATION:American Museum of Ceramic Art\, 399 N. Garey Ave\, Pomona\, 91767
CATEGORIES:Educational,Museums & Galleries,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260510T170000
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SUMMARY:Spring Clay Classes @ the Studio
DESCRIPTION:April-May\, 2026 • Days and times vary • $350\n6-week courses in Wheel Throwing and Hand Building encourage development of ceramic skills. Clay classes are for adults ages 18 and over (students 16+ may attend when accompanied by a paying adult).
URL:https://rccaaf.org/event/spring-clay-classes-the-studio/
LOCATION:American Museum of Ceramic Art\, 399 N. Garey Ave\, Pomona\, 91767
CATEGORIES:Educational,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T170000
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SUMMARY:Clay Play - Charm Bracelets
DESCRIPTION:Saturday May 16 • 11:30AM – 12:30PM •$5 per person\, $15 for a family of four\, or free for Pomona residents \nLooking 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. \nIn May\, join us at the museum from 11:30am-12:30pm and learn to make your own clay charm bracelet!
URL:https://rccaaf.org/event/clay-play-charm-bracelets/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:American Museum of Ceramic Art\, 399 N. Garey Ave\, Pomona\, 91767
CATEGORIES:Educational,Museums & Galleries,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T160000
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SUMMARY:International Museum Day
DESCRIPTION:Saturday May 16 • 11AM – 4PM • Free with registration \nEnjoy free admission to AMOCA—with advance registration—on Saturday\, May 16 as part of International Museum Day. AMOCA is open 11 AM-4 PM on May 16; last entry is at 3 PM. \nFor event RSVP\, register on our website through our events page\, or if you prefer\, you may also RSVP by calling (909) 865-3146 during business hours.
URL:https://rccaaf.org/event/international-museum-day/
LOCATION:American Museum of Ceramic Art\, 399 N. Garey Ave\, Pomona\, 91767
CATEGORIES:Museums & Galleries,Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:Family Day: Make Your Mark
DESCRIPTION:Sunday May 17 • 11AM – 2PM • $5 per person\, $15 for a family of four\, or free for Pomona residents \nBring the whole family to AMOCA for an inspiring day of hands-on art activities\, gallery exploration\, and interactive experiences designed for all ages. \nJoin us for Family Day at the Museum in celebration of the artists that make up AMOCA and to make your mark\, featuring activities inspired by the exhibitions AIR 2026: Compulsion and The Store. \nAMOCA’s Family Day makes ceramic art accessible\, playful\, and meaningful — giving kids and grown-ups the chance to create together\, discover new artists\, and spark big imaginations. \n\nMake your own “dessert” using air-dry clay\nLearn to screenprint and revamp your wardrobe with original designs by AMOCA artists\nHands-on photo archiving workshop for creative expression.\nTours of our private studio and watch clay demonstrations throughout the day\nArt making stations for all ages to enjoy the fun\n\nand More!
URL:https://rccaaf.org/event/family-day-make-your-mark/
LOCATION:American Museum of Ceramic Art\, 399 N. Garey Ave\, Pomona\, 91767
CATEGORIES:Educational,Museums & Galleries,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260527T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260527T130000
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SUMMARY:May Exhibition Tour: Compulsion
DESCRIPTION:Wed May 27\, 2026 • 12pm – 1pm • In Person •  free for museum members\, $15 for tour tickets \nJoin us for a tour of AMOCA’s exhibition AIR 2026: Compulsion with Exhibitions Manager Pam Aliaga. \nThis exhibition features new work by four AMOCA Artists in Residence: Bianca MacPherson\, Kristy Moreno\, Maxwell Henderson\, and Yoon Hwang. MacPherson works exclusively in black and white clay\, engaging with her personal and collective histories to confront racial hierarchies and the constraints of identity. Moreno’s figurative work reflects the influences of her community\, drawing inspiration from her background in painting and illustration. Henderson experiments with form and glaze to evoke both calm and chaos within his work. Hwang sculpts pieces reminiscent of nature and ancient art. Compulsion is on view through May 31\, 2026. \n 
URL:https://rccaaf.org/event/may-exhibition-tour-compulsion/
LOCATION:American Museum of Ceramic Art\, 399 N. Garey Ave\, Pomona\, 91767
CATEGORIES:Educational,Museums & Galleries,Visual Arts
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