I suppose things have changed a bit since then, especially in the world of art. There was a time…read morewhen the styles, colors, and movements I admired were dominant, shaping the way I understood creativity. Artists worked with familiar techniques and mediums, and the galleries I visited felt like they followed a certain rhythm. Over time, though, the art scene evolved. New forms emerged, digital tools became central, and experimental approaches took the spotlight. Even the way people engage with art feels different now--social media, virtual galleries, and interactive installations have transformed the experience. Looking back, I'm struck by how the art that once felt timeless has become a memory of its era, and how the ever-changing nature of creativity reflects the world's constant motion.

NEED INSPIRATION? Whenever you want to be inspired and see…read moreArt in its true form.. Come down to First Street! The art is incredible, witty and life changing! First Street is a gallery and art center features artist who are commonly know as Outsider artists. Adults come to the center to develop skills, create art and exhibit work! The Gallery features First Street Artist, collaborative projects with local artist and other art centers! The Gallery is open during the week year around and as well as Saturday's during the summer! Sign up to be on their mailing list so you may learn about their art openings! Be a part of First Street create a tile during the summer workshops and have your work part of the fall show! (I love art!) -Sign up for mailers! -Do the summer tile workshops -Support killer art! -Come for inspiration!!! xoxo

This is a spray paint and art supply store as well as an art gallery…read more Checked out the new location on 2nd St!More spacious venue , and hopefully where more foot traffic will stop in especially on art walk nights! I asked if they had classes for learning how to use spray paint for art. The owner mentioned the possibility of workshops in the near future! That's exciting. I bought a purse made by Lisa Gallegos, her brand being Lalish. It has the Pomona 6Ps logo. Well-made with a detachable strap and inside zipper pocket, for $25. She has an office in the back of OverSpray and a display case in the store. You can pay her by Venmo or Zelle using the QR code in the display case sign.

Awesome shop for artist! They have a great selection of paint products primarily aimed at the…read more"graffiti" style work and beautiful art around the store of what can be done. They have hosted some really cool community events where the bring artist in to display their work. Prices are great and the service is even better!

A small little college museum, located at the Claremont Village. Admission is free. Street parking…read moreis fairy easy to find. Pomona College Museum of Art is a small modern art space featuring mix of contemporary historical works. I am not sure how often the displays rotate, but it's a perfect 30mins - 1hour visit.

Beautiful, modern art space with a thoughtfully curated mix of contemporary and historical works…read more The free exhibitions are engaging and well-presented, and it's a great stop for a creative afternoon if you're into art and culture.

I love this place. Very professional high end framing. Very cool gallery. Best of all is the owner…read more She has been doing this work for years and has aupported the local arts scene. Very kind and helpful. Highly reccomended.

After waiting a few weeks to make sure how I felt about this situation, I still feel very unhappy…read morewith the way the frame work came out. One would expect quality craftsmanship when spending $1200 to get two prints framed. Unfortunately that was not the case for me. After being weeks late of delivery date, both of the frames were dusty inside and the glass had water spots on the inside. I notice that one of my prints was creased as well. I pointed this out when picking up and was told that it came like that. This made it very awkward to argue since it's my word against hers and the print was in a tube that I opened at home but not in front of her. I asked if these things could be fixed. Came back a few days later to see that it was a little better but not perfect. I decided to take my prints and move on before they get worse. I wanted to support local and give this business a chance but I should have just taken my prints to Downtown Framers in LA. They always do a great job. I won't be back and will advise others to not take their work here.

Cute tiny museum with nice staff!…read more I think entry is normally $5, but they're doing a "pay what you want", which can be anything. I think $5 a fair price considering the museum's size, though-- it's more or less just 3 rooms. To be honest, I didn't like this current set of exhibits that much, but that's probably just a matter of taste. It's also located near a lot of other cool stuff in Claremont.

Really enjoyed our visit here today. It is a gem in Claremont's downtown Depot -- the Lewis Museum…read moreof Art is small but packed with thoughtfully curated local and regional art. The historic train station setting gives it charm, and the rotating exhibits make every visit fresh and intriguing. Perfect stop for a creative weekend afternoon wander.

One of best art places in world to go to people here very nice friendly love art they putread more

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.

I has such an amazing time at the BYGONE SUSPICION show at the Promenade Gallery last night…read more What a great space! Mary is such an incredible person and so welcoming. I was not only impressed by the art work in the space but also the people who attended the event. Promenade Gallery is a true gem!

From the owner: The Promenade Gallery's Mission is to bring a diverse range of Artists, Poets and Musicians to…read moreexpress their different gifts in the Pomona, California Community. There are Monthly Exhibits and Open Mics's on the 1st and 3rd of the month.

Incredibly fun to explore and browse all three floors of this family owned antique store on…read morehistoric Antique Row, 2nd Street downtown Pomona. Today it felt even more beautifully curated and designed in terms of the displays in each alcove. I was looking for a particular glass to replace one that we had recently broken at home. Though I didn't find it, the search felt like a fun scavenger hunt and I thoroughly enjoyed myself!

I have always enjoyed browsing/shopping at Pomona Antique Mart. They have a wide selection of…read morevintage and antique items for reasonable prices. Very friendly and helpful staff. My latest find was a Hoosier kitchen cabinet. Jose even helped us move it.

Location was very easy to get to. Right in the heart of all the wonderful shops in Claremont. I've…read morebeen recommended by a friend to swing by and so happy I finally had a chance!! Ahmad was so kind and shared about the artist that was on display. She sounded marvelous!! He even shared of a sign up sheet to do some local art. I wish I had taken a photo to see the information, that sounded like fun!! The art was so great!! There were 2 that I just loved and the rest were excellent. Now I can swing by to see the next artist that he displays. Very reasonable prices!!!

From the owner: Ahmad Shariff Art Gallery is a contemporary modern art gallery located in Claremont, California. It…read morefeatures a diverse collection of paintings and limited-edition prints, sculptures, photography, and mixed media by local and international artists such as Cesar Aguiar, Elisa Arancibia, Sandy Garcia, Leonardo Moleiro, Ahmad Shariff, Quincey Grace, Jenny Anne Trauger, Gorman Bentley and Victor Anthony. The gallery also hosts exhibitions, workshops, and events that showcase the latest trends and innovations in the art world. You can visit the gallery at 107 Harvard Ave, Claremont, CA, 91711 or call them at (909) 447-2316 for more information.

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!!! ;)