Ontario Museum of
History & Art, Associates
The Arts Area joins Museum sponsorship of Open Art Exhibition
The Ontario Museum Associates, in partnership with the Ontario Museum of History & Art, is excited to announce a new collaboration with The Arts Area for the 13th Biennial Ontario Open Art Exhibition!
This collaboration is designed to promote arts education, foster greater engagement within our community, and expand our network of supporters.
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Sharon Austin with "Painted Face," winner of the 2023 Open Exhibition
Through this exhibition, we aim to support both emerging and established artists while enriching the cultural experiences of our region.
This juried exhibition celebrates the talent and creativity of contemporary artists working across all mediums.
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New for 2025! Thanks to our peers at The Arts Area, we are now offering 3 scholarships to support local or emerging artists, ensuring they can participate in this prestigious exhibition.
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The deadline has passed for entries. The Open Exhibition will open on May 1.
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​Interested in supporting this event and making a bigger impact?
Donate: https://theartsarea.kindful.com/
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For more information, visit https://www.ontariomuseum.org/upcoming/
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Ontario Art Book Fair entries sought for March 29 event
The Ontario Art Book Fair is a one-day regional showcase of artists' books, catalogues, monographs, periodicals, and zines to be held on March 29 at the Ontario Museum of History & Art.
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Entries are being accepted for exhibitors from around the country with those from the Inland Empire strongly encouraged to participate. All publishing houses, independent press collectives, artists, zine-makers, printmakers and individuals practicing in experimental paper formats are welcome to apply.
As a participating exhibitor, items for sale must include 80 percent books, zines and printed material. Other items such as original artwork, apparel, pins and stickers must constitute only 20 percent of items.
The deadline to apply is Feb. 13 at 5 p.m. The fee to participate is $50.
Exhibitors will retain 100 percent of sales made. The Museum will not take a percentage of sales made at the Art Book Fair. Exhibitors will be provided with a six-foot table, one black tablecloth and two chairs.
To apply or to read guidelines for the event, go to https://ontarioca.submittable.com/submit.
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Come visit the Museum four afternoons each week at 225 S. Euclid Ave., Ontario.
We are open Thursday and Friday from noon to 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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