Associated Artists of the Inland Empire (AAIE) was established in 1964 and held the first Membership art show in the spring of that year. In the years since its beginning, the purpose of AAIE has been to promote the creative talent of its members, to provide an exchange of ideas between area artists, and to generate public interest in fine arts. The meetings and yearly show keep members abreast of a variety of techniques and of what is happening in the art community. At the same time, AAIE hopes to make the community more familiar with art and local artists.
AAIE has grown from a few dedicated members to a current enrollment of about 75 artists. We especially want to thank the Chaffey Community Museum of Art for providing a home for our General Meetings. Please visit our Membership page for an Application.
New members are accepted on an ongoing basis. Membership is open to artists of all levels of accomplishment, and to those working in any media. The only requirement for membership is a genuine interest in creating or sharing the enjoyment of artwork.
Members are advised by a monthly Newsletter of AAIE upcoming events and art-related events from our area and throughout Southern California. We offer many Art Show which allow members to show and sell their art with the community .
The Associated Artists of the Inland Empire has been a proud recipient of the Community Arts Grants from the Rancho Cucamonga Community and Art Foundation (RCCAAF) over many years. In the past they have supported our Annual Art Shows and recently our web site construction and updates, demonstrators, and special events like art shows . In June 2025 we again received the announcement that our 2025-26 Grant request to financially support Associated Artists of the Inland Empire was again approved. The RCCAAF continues to support and promote the Arts to thrive in our community.
A big thank-you to the RCCAAF Board.
WELCOME TO ASSOCIATED ARTISTS OF THE INLAND EMPIRE (AAIE)
We are a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of creative artists who wish to proudly show their talents in local area art shows, exchange ideas, and connect with the public interested in fine arts.
Our monthly meetings are held the 2nd Wed of each month at Chaffey Community Museum of Art, 217 North Lemon Ave, Ontario, CA from 9:30am to noon.
Our meetings offer our members art demonstrations, sharing of art techniques, Art of the Month where member artists can share one of their personal art works and maybe even gain a ribbon awards and lots of information on local community art events where they can show their work. We welcome volunteers and artists from all levels who have a genuine interest in creating or just want to share in the enjoyment of art.
All members receive our monthly online newsletter, where we provide information on art exhibitions, and other art events. We also offer our web site where the public can visit, have a member page of their art, and browse upcoming events and art shows. I look forward to continue an environment of comradery and enjoyment for 2026.