Museums and Galleries
As soon as artists made downtown their home, they found creative ways to share their work. Some shows were pop up events, dodging code enforcement to turn alleys or fences into temporary galleries. The first full-time gallery turned an abandoned Arthur Murray dance studio into the “Da” in 1984 (now the Da Center for the Arts) whose no-frills, eclectic exhibits helped define the downtown's commitment to emerging artists. Today more than a dozen galleries showcase everything from photography to student work to international artists. Major anchors include the Latino Art Museum and the American Museum of Ceramic Arts. The best time to explore the galleries is on the Second Saturday Art Walk, one of the oldest and largest monthly art walks in California.
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Check out all of the galleries, museums, studios and major exhibits in the Pomona Arts Colony by clicking on one of the links below.
Sculpture park and art gallery featuring local artists and live music. 538 W. 2nd St.
Bookstore and art gallery offering Chicano literature for kids and reading assistance. 280 S. Thomas St.
A School of Arts & Enterprise gallery featuring student artists. 375 S. Main St.
Fine floral arrangements, gifts, framing and an art gallery. 181 W. 2nd St.
Fine art and beautiful jewelry created by local artists. 158 West 3rd St.
