Ontario Museum of
History & Art, Associates
'Built on Water' exhibit to open
at the museum later this year
If you visit the Ontario Museum of History & Art these days, you might see a little dust and a lot of construction.
The main reason for this -- there are other improvements going on at our facility -- is the construction of a new exhibit: “Built on Water: Ontario and Inland Southern California.”
The new exhibit has been made possible by a grant from the Institute of Museum & Library Services.
“Built on Water,” due to open this year, will be devoted to an examination of the history, present and future of water conservation in the region.
The exhibit will focus on the regional relationship with water, where it comes from, conservation measures under way and how we are dealing with underground pollution of water sources.
During the construction, the museum will remain open to the public.
Miriam Valle-Mancilla new
Museum education curator
Miriam Valle-Mancilla has become the Curator
of Education for the Ontario Museum of
History & Art after spending much of her
education on the far side of the continent.
As the new Curator of Education, she oversees
public education programs for the museum’s
audiences, both young and old.
Miriam, a graduate of Ramona High School in Riverside, traveled about as far away as you can in the United States when she spent her college years at Colby College in Waterville, Maine.
It was there she began her museum career at the Colby College Museum of Art, both as a student and later as the Assistant for Access & Outreach and finally the inaugural Linde Family Foundation Coordinator of Academic Access.
These positions prepared her well for her new position in Ontario collaborating with student groups, docents, faculty, and campus and community organizations to put on events using art and exhibitions to foster dialogue across social issues and a range of interdisciplinary topics.
“I am looking forward to meeting the
variety of audiences that seek arts and culture in their town and those who may be struggling in finding a way to connect with art,” she explained.
Her tasks will be to plan and coordinate school tours, create educator and craft workshops and put on programs to engage the community’s rich diversity. She will also work on promoting the museum through various media and the city’s Ontario Living Magazine.
Museum Programs
EXHIBITIONS
Creating a New Legacy
Women Artists of the Pomona Valley
June 2 -Sept. 4
Exhibit features contemporary artists who have established a footprint in the Pomona Valley. It highlights the creativity of people with a variety of backgrounds and expertise in a variety of media. It is a cooperative exhibit with the Chaffey Community Museum of Art.
EVENTS
Workshop: The Art of Assemblage
May 21, 4 - 6 p.m.
Learn about the artistic process of assemblage with Dr. Patricia Jessup-Woodlin in creating art with everyday objects. Spark your inner creativity using jewelry, watches, glasses cases, wires, small computer parts, etc.
Ontario Art Walk:
An Evening at the Museum
May 21, 6 to 8 p.m.
The arts come out at night during the tri-monthly scheduled Ontario Arts Walk. We’re
just one of many spots to catch in the evening, make your way to the Emporia Arts
District, shop artisan vendors, tour the Lofts and support local businesses throughout
the evening. The museum will have interactive activities on the courtyard for you to
enjoy.
Reception: Creating a New Legacy
June 11, 4 to 7 p.m.
Meet the artists from the Creating a New Legacy exhibition at the Ontario Museum of History & Art and the Chaffey Community Museum of Art. While conversing with artists and art enthusiasts, enjoy light refreshments, and art-making activities inspired by the exhibit.
Workshop:
Día de los Niños / Day of the Children
June 18, 1 to 3 p.m
Celebrate Day of the Children in a program that embraces all that it is to be a child! Children will have the opportunity to paint and be creative in the museum. Workshops require a reservation at (909) 395-2510.
Adult Paint Night: A Blissful Summer
June 30, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Spend the summer evening with us and join a local artist in a guided painting session. Refreshments will be provided. This event is ages 21+ only. To reserve your spot, call (909) 395-2510.
Emerging Artist Meet-Up
July 9, 10 a.m. to noon
Join us for a new series that offers new and emerging artists networking opportunities and resources. Subjects range from writing an artist statement to preparing a portfolio and documenting art. Session topic to be announced on our website. To reserve your spot, call (909) 395-2510.
Family Paint Night: We Stick Together
July 14, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Get creative and paint with your family members! Families will have the opportunity to paint their own canvases using sticky materials as stencils to create a work of art! Space is Limited. This event is for ages 5+. To reserve your spot, call (909) 395-2510.
Artist Talk: Creating a New Legacy
July 28, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
The Museum will open its historic council chambers for an evening conversation with the artists from Creating a New Legacy. The moderated discussion will explore the challenges and the successes in the artists’ professional careers and art practice. Light refreshments will be provided. To reserve your spot, call (909) 395-2510.
Art Cart Activity: Creating a New Legacy
July 22 – 24, noon to 4 p.m.
Join us for an Art Cart Activity inspired by the work of Cellibacello. During this drop-in program, participants will use materials and instructions that follow the artist practice and make their own work of art. You can see the work of Cellibacello in the Then & Now: Creating a New Legacy exhibit. The artist will host an in-person instructional demo on July 23, from noon to 4 p.m. To reserve your spot, call (909) 395-2510.
Popcorn Chat: Film Night at the Museum
Aug. 11, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Grab some popcorn, dress in comfy clothes and join us for screening of "Women Art Revolution" (W.A.R.) by Lynn Hershman Leeson. The film looks at stories of resilience, feminist social movements in the late 20th century, and sheds light on artists and creatives who fight for gender equality. We’ll popcorn chat about the film and make connections with our Creating a New Legacy exhibit.
Film is not rated. Recommended for mature audiences. Trailer: https://youtu.be/fjikMGTeyjc?list=UUKHR2OqCZwjMnioJ7xU2oDA
To reserve your spot, call (909) 395-2510.
Art Cart Activity: Sketch in the Galleries
August 12-14, noon to 4 p.m.
Visit the Art Cart and grab some sketch paper to take with you into the galleries. Connect with the artworks by following our guided prompts as you experience the Creating a New Legacy exhibition. To reserve your spot, call (909) 395-2510.
In the Vault: A Closer Look at
the Museum Collection
Aug. 14, 1 to 2 p.m.
This series will look at the hidden treasures kept in the museum collection and introduce them to the public for interpretation. The artifacts and memorabilia displayed in this series will feature the theme of agribusiness in early Ontario. Guests will get a closer look of a wine brick from the Biane Collection. To reserve your spot, call (909) 395-2510
Ontario Art Walk:
An Evening at the Museum
Aug. 20, 6 to 9 p.m.
The arts come out at night during the quarterly scheduled Ontario Art Walk. We’re just one of many spots to catch in the evening. The museum will host vendors for you to enjoy. Also, make sure to check out the Emporia Arts District. There you can shop artisan vendors, tour the Lofts, and support local businesses throughout the evening. Information: OntarioArtWalk.org.