The Associated Artists of the Inland Empire, founded in 1964 and now with a current membership of 180 artists, was created to promote the creative talent of its members, to provide an exchange of ideas between artists, and to generate public interest in fine arts. For several years in the Read more
RCCAAF awarded five local high school graduating seniors with scholarships to pursue their education and experience in the arts. This marks the 11th year the Foundation has provided arts scholarships for local students, which has reached over $40,000 in total scholarships. This year’s students were presented their scholarship awards at Read more
In spring 2021, the Rancho Cucamonga Community & Arts Foundation launched their first Community Arts Grant Program, with a total of $26,100 awarded to six local arts organizations who presented plans for new arts groups, events, and instruction within the city. We are pleased to share more about the work Read more
The Rancho Cucamonga Community & Arts Foundation hosted their Swing fore the Arts Golf Tournament on November 8, 2021 at the Sierra Lakes Golf Club in Fontana. The Foundation raised over $37,000 at the event to support arts programs in our community! Below are a few photos from the day. Read more
Sponsorships Awarded for Dance, Theatre and Music Programs RCCAAF awarded sponsorships for the 2021-2022 school year to instructors at local high school who teach in music, theater, choir and visual arts programs. Each year the Foundation offers sponsorships to high school arts programs to expand, enhance or create arts programs Read more
The Rancho Cucamonga Community & Arts Foundation (RCCAAF) recently launched their first Community Arts Grant Program, resulting in granting a total of $26,100 to six local arts organizations who presented plans for new arts groups, events, and instruction within the city. The program was intended to inspire and encourage local Read more
Covid-19 presented unique teaching challenges for arts instructors during the 20/21 school year – particularly in the performing arts. Virtual classrooms, social distancing, mask mandates, and other restrictions kept teachers and their students apart, and far from their typical teaching methods. RCCAAF assisted with addressing this challenge through their School Read more
The RCCAAF recently awarded $5,000 in arts scholarships to nine local students, ranging from $250 to $750, to further pursue their arts education. The Foundation provides scholarships annually to graduating students who are either a resident of, or attend a high school in, Rancho Cucamonga. Selected students demonstrated strong participation, Read more
The RCCAAF is pleased to announce that their annual High School Arts Scholarship Program is now open for eligible students to apply. The application deadline is April 30th. The Foundation offers scholarships to local high school graduating seniors pursuing higher education or instructional advancement in the arts. Students must either Read more
The Foundation completed and distributed their most recent Program Report this past Fall, covering the two-year period of 2018/19 and 2019/20. The report represents the Foundation’s support to arts programs at the Lewis Family Playhouse including free attendance to the theatre for hundreds of Title 1 school children and low-income Read more