September Free Public Programs

To learn more and register for a program please call (909) 395-2510 or visit OntarioMuseum.org/Programs.

Studio Saturdays: Trastero Art-Making

Saturday, September 2, 2023

12 PM – 2:00 PM

2:30 PM - 4:30pm

Saturday, September 23, 2023

1 PM – 3 PM

Select your time slot for this Día de los Muertos themed art-making workshop using ceramic bisqueware to glaze your own designs. Honor and celebrate this year’s exhibit theme by decorating your own dish. A trastero is a form of shelving that holds dishware for display. Artwork created during this studio session may be selected for the trastero display in the upcoming exhibit, Dia de los Muertos: Recuerdos de Sabores/Flavorful Memories. Workshop instruction provided by ceramicist Karla Camacho, @Art_deKarla.

First Thursdays: Zentangle

Thursday, September 7, 2023

5 PM – 8 PM

Explore First Thursdays at the Museum and discover exhibitions and art activities, as well as enjoy food and drinks from local eateries – with extended hours. Food will be available for purchase from Special Needz Coffee. In our premiere session, learn how to create unique letter image art using the Zentangle Method with artist Annie Toliver. Register now to reserve your spot.

Studio Saturdays: Mosaic Workshop

Saturday, September 9, 2023

12 PM – 2 PM

Learn about mosaic materials and techniques to create your own tile mosaic with artist Dawn Mendelson. Director of the nonprofit Piece by Piece, Dawn has been creating mosaics and building communities through art for over two decades. Space is limited; reserve your spot now! 

merging Artist Meet-Up: Meet the Art Associations

Friday, September 22, 2023

5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Our series for emerging artists continues. Meet members of The Arts Area, Associated Artists of Inland Empire, Chaffey Community Museum of Art, Corona Art Association, Pomona Valley Art Association, Redlands Art Association and Riverside Community Arts Association. Learn how you can gain resources, opportunities, and build community by being a member of artist-led groups. Presented in partnership with The Arts Area.  

Community Partner Programming

Water Wise Gardening

Thursday, September 28, 2023

6 PM – 7 PM

Ovitt Family Community Library

215 East C Street, Ontario CA 91764 | 909-395-2205

Saving water does not mean you have to sacrifice your garden’s health. Learn from Master Gardeners how to have a beautiful yard while conserving our precious water. Find out more about water conservation at the Ontario Museum of History & Art’s Built on Water exhibit. No reservation required.

Museum Hours

Thursday - Friday | 12 PM - 4 PM

Saturday - Sunday | 11 AM - 5 PM

Museum Closures

Labor Day

Sunday, September 3rd & Monday September 4th

225 S. Euclid Avenue, Ontario, CA 91762 | Tel: (909) 395-2510 | OntarioMuseum.org

The Ontario Museum of History & Art is a facility of the City of Ontario’s Department of Museum, Arts & Culture. The Ontario Museum of History & Art Associates is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization that supports the Museum’s education programs.

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