“Art collectors, culture enthusiasts and everyone in between will surely feel inspired to be amongst the most talented artists across the Inland Empire,” said Rebecca Ustrell, Event Coordinator of Ontario’s Department of Museum, Arts & Culture. “We are excited to celebrate our vibrant Arts District with our largest festival yet.”
Ontario Arts Festival Returns, Saturday, October 19, for Sixth Year
Enjoy artist booths, live art, hands-on activities, public art installations, food, music and more all in celebration of arts and culture in the Inland Empire
The Ontario Museum of History & Art (OMHA) and the Chaffey Community Museum of Art (CCMA) have announced the return of the free Ontario Arts Festival, taking place Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 10 AM – 5 PM in the Downtown Ontario Arts District. Now in its sixth year, the festival continues to exemplify the City’s commitment to making Ontario the premier destination for arts and culture in the Inland Empire. This year the festival has extended its footprint to over 60 artist booths, live art demonstrations, hands-on art-making activities, public art installations by resident Ontario artist, Eva Grello, and a special exhibition of Ontario’s heritage celebrating the legacy and beauty of Ontario’s iconic Armstrong Roses. These iconic roses were first hybridized here in Ontario, California by John Armstrong in 1889.
Plan Your Festival Experience
The Ontario Arts Festival offers many hands-on experiences including free drop in art-making activities as well as in depth art classes. Plan your festival experience in advance by previewing the 2024 festival line-up.
2023 Featured Artists
Mayra Angulo
Andrea Angus*
Elisa Arancibia
Jeni Bate
Lisa Cabrera
Amber Calderilla
Linda Caplette*
Luis “Rick” Caughman
Susan Cheatham
Michael Cheatham
Sue Conner
Patrice Cooley*
Pablo Damas*
Deserai Davis*
H. Benjamin Diaz
Robin Driscoll
Helen Feller
Sonya Finley
Terry Flanigan
Jack Flanigan
Linda Garcia-Dahle
Sherif Hakeem
Claire Hasko-Young
Jasmin Javon
Victoria Johnson
Angela Koenig
Maria Marvosh*
Tracy Moore
Daniela Oschman*
Alejandro “Man One” Poli Jr
Rene Puentes*
Ashley Wright
Elizabeth Redd
Damian Ross*
Bart Ross*
LPÆkili Ross
Nancy Sakurai
Pechez Sepehri
Sonia Sleeger
Leilani Smith
Colleen Sparlin
Meriel Stern
Annie Toliver
David Unsworth
Steve Walag
Melanie Walden
Lynn Warnesky-Baker
Susan Whitley
* New to Ontario Arts Festival
2022 Festival Highlights
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***Please note: Featured vendors and artists are subject to change.***
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this event all ages?
Yes!
How much is entry?
Free
Are pets allowed at this event?
Leashed pets are allowed outdoors only at the Ontario Arts Festival. Please be prepared to pick up all pet waste and dispose of properly into the trash receptacles.
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