ABOUT US

A group of painters meeting in Washington Park, Pomona, held their first exhibition in the Pomona City Library in 1948. This enthusiastic art club became the POMONA VALLEY ART ASSOCIATION in 1952. Its constitution and by-laws were adopted in January of that year. A move to the Pomona Mall in 1960 was the first of many homes for the Association.

Through the loyal, dedicated efforts of its members and friends, it has continued to serve the community, increasing the understanding of and appreciation for art and at the same time promoting and supporting many fine artists and artisans.

The Association is proud of the fact that its membership through the years has included outstanding award-winning artists who have achieved recognition and acclaim in the art world, such as MILFORD ZORNES, MILLARD SHEETS, BETTY DAVENPORT FORD, DAVID W. SCOTT, & DON O’NEILL. As a member, you become part of its future history.

POMONA VALLEY ART ASSOCIATION is a volunteer supported non-profit organization dedicated to the stimulation of creative interest, education and the enjoyment of art in all its various forms. Nominal yearly dues allows anyone to become a member of this well established  and honored organization. Pomona Valley Art Association is a 501c(3) non-profit art association.

Whether you are an artist or one who appreciates fine art, and would like to support the Arts in the community , please consider becoming a member of POMONA VALLEY ART ASSOCIATION. You can pay for a membership here online or you may or visit us at our location in the Claremont Village in Claremont CA. We are located 317 W First Street Claremont CA. 

Your  Board Members 2024

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President...John Bagley Jr 
Vice-President... Ruthellyn Whittington 
Treasurer...Robert Scott  
Recording Secretary...Linda Garcia Dahle
Board Members at Large...  Heidi Alder,  Alma Ford , Linda Hauser, Don Markofski, Kathleen McCall , Elizabeth Preston.

 Gallery SOHO CO-OP TEAMS
 
 Gallery Operations Exhibit Team ...John Bagley Jr , Kathleen McCall , Diantha Thompson, Andre Ford, Ruthellyn Whittington, Ric Morris
 Tri-Annual Show  Team..Sonia Sleeger, Su Cheateam Abraham Basulto, Don Markofski,Val Nelson 
 Staffing Team ..Charlene Hobbs , Danny Mattijetz
 Communications & Social Media Team . John Bagley Jr  Mo Naqvi, 
 Tech Shopify Team Robert Scott, John Bagley Jr , Ruthellyn Whittington 
 Education/ Calendar and Events Heidi Alder, Liza Carrillo,   Cory Byers, Roxanne Worley-Holm, Hannah Bishop, Mujib Ahmed
 Advertising /Newsletter  Don Markofski, Ellen Shultz 
 Finance Team Ruthellyn Whittington, Kathy Thomas, Jeffery Paulus, Sharon Jullissen
 Didactic Team , Lisa Waldschmidt Esperanza Urban
 Supplies and Maintenance Robert Duran, Jim Balderrama, Donna Mieux, Bobbie Lane, Maryann Rachford 
 Community Outreach Kathleen McCall, , Craig Harper, Michelle Stroman-McGuire, Elizabeth Preston
 Interviewing Team Arlene Moreno, Linda Hauser 
 Grant / Fundraising James Ellison, Shohreh Abdolrami,  Collen Sparlin, 
 Intake Team Ruthellyn Whittington, John Bagley Jr , Linda Garcia Dahle, Jeffrey Paulus, Ed Gandara
 Membership Alma Ford, Betty Cavanaugh/ Office forms  Susan Perry,  , Robin Driscoll