Cultural Celebrations
The Department of Museum, Arts & Culture produces a variety of annual events which celebrate the different cultural experiences that exist within Ontario’s diverse community.
Ontario Art Block Party: Community as Canvas
Saturday, June 27, 2026 | 5 PM - 8 PM
Free & All Ages
The Ontario Museum of History & Art announces the Ontario Art Block Party on Saturday, June 27, from 5 AM – 8 PM. This free one-day event celebrates the biennial joint exhibition Community as Canvas in partnership with the Ontario Museum of History & Art and the Chaffey Community Museum of Art. Community as Canvas explores the relationships between artist, place, and community.
Art Exhibitions
Ontario Museum of History & Art:
Lived in: Creative Practices Shaped by People & Places
On view now – July 5
Chaffey Community Museum of Art:
Walls that Speak: A History of Chicana/o Mural Art in the Pomona Valley
On view now – July 12
New Work by Man One, Cosmé Cordova and Joe Ded
On view now – July 26
Programming
Neighborhood Zines with Jacqueline Valenzuela
This hands-on art activity invites people to reflect on memories, identity and sense of community.
Art Cans: Generational Resourcefulness with Willis Garcia-Salomon
This hands-on art activity reflects on generational and BIPOC experiences of resourcefulness and the cultural practice of “making do with what you have”. This activity challenges participants to reimagine 2-Dimensional images of food cans as other functional objects.
Latin Dance Experience with JustUs Entertainment
This activity invites all to participate in beginner-level Latin dance instruction on the dancefloor located on the Museum plaza.
Old-School Photobooth with Gilbert G Photography
Bring your friends, family or just yourself for a quick portrait session with photographer Gilbert G at the Old-School Photobooth featuring airbrushed backdrops. Receive free prints of your photos to take home and cherish.
Community Arts Organization Booths
Explore community arts organization booths from across the Pomona Valley and Inland Empire. Learn about upcoming art open calls and participate in hands-on art making activities.
Ortiz Ice Cream Giveaway
Ortiz Ice Cream is giving away free ice-cream to the first 100 guests! Arrive early for an opportunity for a delicious Mexican paleta.