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This is the physical headquarters of the Pomona Valley Art Association. It is also a co-op gallery…read morecalled "Gallery SoHo." I showed at this gallery for almost a full year, and I still serve as the newsletter editor for the association. There are a few issues with this gallery: 1)The gallery is more of a boutique then an art gallery. Yes there are a lot of paintings on the walls, but the presentation makes it feel like a boutique. The walls are painted different colors (yellow, green, rust/orangy color). It looks nice, but when it comes to vewing the artwork it's very overwhelming. There are a lot of nice pieces of art, a variety of style and media, but there is so much on the walls it's hard to see any one piece individually. It feels a bit crammed. 2) The lighting is really bad, and there is no AC. This is not nessecarily the PVAA's fault. The Owners of the property (Jeved) have refused to bring this and most of their buildings in Pomona into the modern age. There are fans running in the summer, but it's just not enough. If you have the patience to look through everything, you will find a few artworks that you'd like to take home. The prices are very reasonable and there are no commisions-all the money from a sale goes to that artist. Each month there is a "monthly show" with a different theme that anyone can enter. There is a specific wall dedicated to this show. All entries are displayed (no work is rejected unless there is a technical issue-i.e. video/computer work), the winners win anything from art supplies to cash, you can enter any and all monthly shows, and the money made off of the entries goes into gallery expenses, and prizes for the student shows they host. The Association is starting to bloom. It is a non-profit dedicated to creating inexpensive and free venues for members to show their artwork. They also offer classes. It costs $20.00 a year to be a member, which includes discounts on the monthly and annual shows they produce, as well as a subscription to the newsletter. To exhibit in Gallery Soho, it is $15.00 a month, plus 5 hours a month of working the gallery.

A small, but bright and interesting gallery, Permadirty is upstairs in the Claremont Packinghouse,…read moreand is blooming! It's a fairly new place, but they seem to be settling in quite well - hence the "bloom." :) Various forms of art upon the walls, figure drawing workshops weekly on Sunday afternoons and gallery openings - and more! Stop by some times, if you're in the area (or, make a point of going!). The folks that run it are friendly and knowledgeable and will happily answer any questions you may have about the space. Brush up on your figure drawing skills, check out the local artist's works and enjoy!

Thank you Evelyn for your wonderful service and for your kindness. I loved the selection and…read moreaffordable products to pick from. They had a past seasonal selection at a discount. My daughter had a wonderful experience. Definitely coming back.

First time making a pot ever and I tried it at Studio Claremont during a Sunday for an adult class…read more The teacher gave us instructions on how to make pottery items. It is your choice on how big or small you want it and how you would like to paint it as well. Just note that you should not paint the bottom of it so when they can bake it, it will be ok. Overall the session was fun and yes your hands will be a little messy from the clay but you can wash them, inside of the studio towards the back. I came with a party of four and all of us came with something unique and different. I would do this again and can't wait for my next projects. Oh yeah, you will not get it right away you have to let it stay a few days and they will leave it outside with a locker code so you can pick it up anytime after it gets baked in the oven.

What was supposed to be a magical birthday celebration for my daughter at Disneyland got completely…read morerained out. Who came to the rescue? In The Kiln! We scrambled for a last-minute change of plans, and it turned out to be absolutely perfect. They were incredibly accommodating: we hosted the birthday party right in the studio, decorated the space, brought our own food and non-alcoholic drinks, and set up a special designated area for the birthday girl and her friends. Laura and Bob were beyond patient and so helpful with the kids, guiding them every step of the way to make sure everything came out just right. The selection of pottery pieces is huge (overwhelming in the best way) and they even surprised us with a complimentary plate featuring all her friends' little fingerprints. What a thoughtful touch! It was such a fun, creative day, and everyone stayed nice and dry. Highly recommend for families, especially when plans go sideways.

Brought my son to try pottery for the first. Lexi was absolutely amazing and so patient with him…read more She taught him how to throw on the wheel for the first time and he was able to not only make, but finish 2 pieces!!! Absolutely amazing!!

Came here as a group with a bunch of other couples. Memo was so patient with us and lead us through…read morea great evening of painting. If you're looking for a fun group activity definitely check out Memo's Canvas.

Had such an amazing time at Memos canvas! Memo was very responsive throughout the reservation…read moreprocess & answered all my questions. He made my sisters paint n sip party so much fun! We are definitely coming back! I highly recommend!

Stopped by American Museum of Ceramic Art before my kids' class and was pleasantly surprised…read more The museum is actually bigger than I expected and holds over 7,000 ceramic pieces, with thoughtfully curated exhibitions that change regularly. It was really inspiring, especially since I'm planning to take ceramic classes this year. They also offer quite a few ceramic classes and programs, which I didn't realize before visiting. The museum is open to the public Friday-Sunday from 11 AM to 4 PM. The surrounding area didn't feel the safest at first, but the museum has a gated parking lot that is spacious, which made it feel more comfortable. If you're in the area and enjoy art or ceramics, it's definitely worth stopping by.

When for the first time in January and I went while they had a very interesting exhibit happening…read more I came from OC so traffic was heavy but I arrived with in the last hour before closing which was about the time it took me to get through the whole museum and gift shop. Staff was helpful and friendly. I would return to see another exhibit. They have their own parking garage.

Stopped by last night during second Saturday art walk to buy more Pomona logo stickers. About a…read moredozen varieties now! The staff there was very friendly, asking about how our evening has been going. Very pleasantly, thank you! There was a whole group of people out front enjoying each other's company. A community artist store featured at a community art and music event!

What a chill space to just go and relax. They have a small but great selection of snack food and…read morethe staff really makes you feel appreciated. When I went they were putting up art from a local person, and they said they do it every month to get exposure for young artists. Later, I came back on a Saturday and they had live bands rocking out in the parking lot. Seems like everything they do is for the community. Even their prices try to not be too high. I know they are small and just starting out, but I really hope they keep growing. They deserve it.

Claremont Forum Bookshop & Nonprofit Center is located inside The Claremont Packing House. It has a…read moregreat selection of books at reasonable prices. Their mission is to support incarcerated people nationwide by sending them books. The book shop also has notebooks, stickers, jewelries, bookmarks, and greeting cards. It was very organized and clean. Tte staff were very nice. For book lovers, you can find a great variety of genres. For example; thriller and mystery , history, Poetry, religions, Philosophy , Fiction , romance, fantasy, Sci-fi, comics, classics, social studies, Wellness, parenting, kids, business, cultural studies and more. It's a nice Bookshop to go to support a good cause.

Stopped by yesterday morning--found a linguistic hardback book about the evolution of language and…read morewhy colloquialisms are significant for generational communication; and a fiction book that looked intriguing. Hardcovers are now $6 and paperbacks $4, which is more than at a general thrift store but then again this nonprofit has a good cause (sending free books to prisons) and a better selection. What used to be the $1 shelf outside the front entrance is the donation shelf where you pay what you can. Hopefully that'll actually make people more generous. In any case, I'm just so glad there are people who still read!!! ;)