Associated Artists of the Inland Empire

Holiday Expressions Art Show
2025-11-06 - 2025-12-04 | Rancho Cucamonga Community Center @ Central Park, 11200 Baseline Rd, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, 91701, United States
Holiday Expressions Show Flyer pdf
Join in this wonderful holiday ,Open Theme, any size, AAIE art show at Central Park Rancho Cucamonga
Take in Nov 6 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Take Down Dec 4 11:00am to 4:00 pm
TO PARTICIPATE : Please email or text Hollie with your Name, Title of Art Piece/s , sales price of NFS and your daytime phone contact to Hollie at : htwin4@hotmail.com or Cell 909 772-7006.

November General Meeting with Sherif Hakeem using White Chalk on Black
2025-11-12 09:30 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
Charcoal Portraits that bring awareness to endangered wildlife.
Hyper-realism at its best

Holiday Party Pot Luck
2025-12-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Pechez’s Home, 5018 Crestview Place, Alta Loma, CA, 91701, United States
You can download our Dec 2025 Newsletter for more information
10:00 to ? 3:00 ish if you wish
Come join us at Pechez’s beautiful home at 5018 Crestview Alta Loma, CA 91701. Map below
Bring:

A favorite brunch dish or treat for Pot Luck
One art gift for exchanging. Often this is something you made but need not be.
Your best holiday spirit to share food and have fun with your AAIE friends

January General Meeting, Elizabeth Tucker: Plallette Color Mixing
2026-01-07 09:30 - 12:00 | Chaffey Community Museum of Art, 217 S Lemon Ave, Ontario,, CA, 91784, United States
Want more control over your painting palette? Tired of only getting mud or colors with less vibrance? Elizabeth will discuss the color wheel to help us develop a more thorough understanding of color, how to choose our colors, and how to mix them to give us the broadest range of color and value.

February General Meeting with Karen Clark Watercolorist
2026-02-11 09:30 - 12:00 | Chaffey Community Museum of Art, 217 S Lemon Ave, Ontario,, CA, 91784, United States
We are in for a treat. Don’t miss this session with Karen Clark as she shares her tips and techniques using watercolor. Karen is a watercolorist but also has a master’s degree in Fiber from UCLA and does beautiful weaving. She teaches two watercolor classes a week at Central Park Rancho Cucamonga and loves sharing her knowledge with her students. Her beautiful watercolor art can be seen both in local and internationally galleries. Today’s demonstration will focus on watercolor techniques that help an artist achieve realistic images in a much easier, faster and clearest way.

March 2026 General Meeting with JoAnn Formia
2026-03-11 09:30 - 12:00 | Chaffey Community Museum of Art
This month Associated Artists of the Inland Empire proudly presents fine art artist JoAnn Formia, watercolorist. Her artistic journey is a testament to passion, perseverance, and a lifelong love for painting. Joann has won numerous awards from art organizations in the Inland Valley and southland. She serves on the Watercolor West Board of Directors and holds Signature Membership in the following Organizations: American Watercolor Society, Transparent Watercolor Society, California Watercolor Association, San Diego Watercolor Society, Watercolor West (Master). Joann attributes her in growth and inspiration with art through her fabulous opportunity over the years to travel and work with many iconic painters. What a treat to hear about her journey in art and the valuable gathered tidbits of knowledge and techniques gleaned along the way.

April 2026 General Meeting: Sketching from Live Models
2026-04-08 09:30 - 12:00 | Chaffey Community Museum of Art, 217 S Lemon Ave, Ontario,, CA, 91784, United States
Something Different this month. Come join your artist friends sketch from live models. Sketch paper, pencil and clipboards will be provided to allow you to sketch, too. Come be inspired by sketching on your own with the opportunity to observe two of our own artist members create along with you.

May 13 Gen. Meeting 2026 Pull String Acrylic Pouring: Terri Medcalf
2026-05-13 09:30 - 12:00 | Chaffey Community Museum of Art
Come join us. We are delighted to have Terri Medcalf with us for this General Meeting. Terri will demonstrate her dynamic Pouring Acrylic and Pull String Art . Terri’s beautiful Black Flower art work sold for $250.00 at our last April Upland Public Art show.

ENTER JULY 12. CCMA /PVAA/AAIE ONTARIO EXPO ART SHOW
2026-06-01 00:00 | Chaffey Community Museum of Art
Entry Submission is June 1 through July 12
To apply, go to www.chaffeymuseum.org starting on June 1 and go to ART EXPO on the menu. Both 2D and 3D artwork will be accepted.
The Chaffey Community Museum of Art will soon be accepting entries for the upcoming Ontario Art Expo 2026: Celebrating Community Artists.flierflier

The Exhibit will run from August 7 through October 18, but entry submission will begin on June 1 and end on July 12 at 5pm.
Entries will only be accepted via online application.
To learn more go to chaffeymuseum.orgstarting on June 1 and go to ART EXPO on the menu. Both 2D and 3D artwork will be accepted.
You still have time to create something or find the perfect piece from your inventory – let’s make sure and have a strong AAIE showing this year!!!

June 10 2026 Pastel art with Cindy Scranton
2026-06-10 09:30 - 12:00 | Chaffey Community Museum of Art
AAIE has the pleasure of introducing artist, Cynthia Scranton to our June Demonstration meeting. Cynthia studied from seasoned artists in Life Drawing, WC, and Art History from several community colleges. A trip to Europe left great impressions from seeing the Masters at the Louvre. Her work evokes a gentle, soft, romantic feeling.

June 15 to July 9 Summer Art Show : Information and payment options
2026-06-15 11:00 - 15:00 | Rancho Cucamonga Community Center @ Central Park, 11200 Baseline Rd, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, 91701, United States
RANCHO CUCAMONGA COMMUNITY CENTER : ART TAKE IN JUNE 15. To pay using your Credit Card and Square go to 1 year Membership> Click >scroll to the bottom below Membership> choose Mwmber or Non-Member > then Options of one art piece or two. art pieces. Then click cart and check to be sure it is correct and enter your card information.

July Gen Meeting with Susan Whitley: Collage
2026-07-08 09:30 - 12:00 | Chaffey Community Museum of Art
Don’t forget, as a member benefit, you can bring one of your own newly created artworks for our Art of the Month display. Any medium is acceptable. Art must arrive before 9:20 for check-in by Juan. Here, the artwork is voted on by our members and our demonstrator to determine the favorite Artwork of the month.
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Along with your own artwork, come to the meeting to hear how Susan stresses the emotional aspects of her creative approach to art and her creation of landscapes using collage techniques.
Susan writes that there is an undeniable attraction for humans to observe and absorb some sense of peace or awe from a dramatic landscape.
It is this connection between seeing a grand landscape as a singular person and gaining energy from the vast scope of natural phenomena, as well as the history of those who have felt this same way in years past, that inspires my artwork.
While my work has obvious visual references to landscape elements, I enjoy and crave the spontaneity of abstraction, unplanned mark-making, and collaged elements, such as second-hand vintage papers.

August 2026 Gen Meeting Oil Abstract with Freddy Lee
2026-08-12 09:30 - 12:00 | Chaffey Community Museum of Art
Fred Lee came to the USA over 30 years ago from Taiwan, where he immersed himself with art since childhood. Fred uses oil medium, interlacing fragments and cutting layers of colorful abstract shapes ready for your interpretation of shifting stories and unique encounters.

Special evening :CCMA AUG 20 5:00 PM - Cell Phone Photography Art : Juan Martinez
2026-08-20 17:00 - 18:30 | Chaffey Community Museum of Art
AAIE board member Juan Martinez will be demonstrating his photography techniques at a rare evening meeting at Chaffey Community Museum of Art.The event will take place Thursday, August 20, from 5-6:30 pm. The event is open to the public!
Juan’s professional photographic experience spans over half a century as a photographer, educator, and an artist. Currently, I try to highlight the beautiful flora and fauna of our area particularly Rancho Cucamonga, Upland, Claremont, and Chino. He was an official US Army photographer, a studio owner, and a crime scene photographer for the Los Angeles Police Department. His photographs has been exhibited at the Chaffey Community Museum of Art, the Upland Library, and the Rancho Cucamonga Community Center. He is a board member of the Associated Artists of the Inland Empire

Sept. 2026 Gen Meeting Kathy Thomas Painting
2026-09-09 09:30 - 12:00 | Chaffey Community Museum of Art
Several years ago, Kathy joined a watercolor class, and the joy of creating took bloom. In this meeting, she will focus on creating art using ceramic tiles. Kathy’s preferred mediums are watercolor, acrylic, and oil. Through her work, she strives to create pieces that evoke a sense of wonder and inspire a deeper connection with the viewer. A selection of her artwork can be viewed at the Pomona Valley Art Gallery located in Claremont, California.

Come early before 9:25 and bring one piece of your own art before the meeting begins. Art is placed on easels to share with other members during the break and after the Meeting.

Sept 14-Central Park RC - Members Only ART SHOW "Hello Fall"- Deadline to enter Sept 14 Click to download flyer
2026-09-14 11:00 - 14:00 | Rancho Cucamonga Community Center @ Central Park, 11200 Baseline Rd, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, 91701, United States
Click to see and download the flyer
AAIE Members-only ‘Hello Fall’ Exhibit jpeg
Pay at check-in or online at https://associatedartistsinlandempire.org/. Scroll down under Membership to Art Show.
Deadline Sept 14, at RC Center 11:00-2:00 pm
Take-in on Sept 14th, 11:00-2:00, at Central Park Community Center.
* Up to 2 entries, – framed and gallery-wired ready. Wall space is limited. * Every effort will be made for a large piece, but not guaranteed. * 2-inch gallery-wrapped canvas accepted without frame * Submissions from Sept 1st thru Sept 12th deadline.
*Please email the following information:
Artist name, title, medium, dimensions including frame, & phone contact TO: aaieshowchair17@gmail.com
In the subject line of the email, please type: HELLO FALL
Questions: Sandi Grimley (909)210-9019

October 10 2026 - Deadline- Art Show "Harvest Hues" Upland Public Library.
2026-10-10 08:00 - 17:00 | Upland Library, 450 N. Euclid Ave, upland, CA, 91786, United States
Download Flyer. Deadline: Oct 10. Juried in by available space.
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October 2026 Gen Meeting with Ruthellyn Whittington: Weaving
2026-10-14 09:30 - 12:00 | Chaffey Community Museum of Art
I was raised in SouthernCalifornia in a family that highly regarded creativity and education. As a child, I found great joy in writing and illustrating stories. My mother was an incredible seamstress, and I developed a love for fiber and fabric. I attended Immaculate Heart College in Los Angeles and received a BFA with an emphasis in Textile Arts, in particular, weaving. During college, I studied with the Hopi Natives each spring break and was taught spinning and the natural dyeing process of fibers. This was an incredible experience that shaped me as an artist. I went on to earn teaching credentials in art, English and school counseling. I worked as an educator for thirty-eight years and retired in 2018.
Since my retirement, I have journeyed back to my own artistic spirit. As a textile artist, I find inspiration from dreams, creative thinking, and my own photographs. Each weaving tells a story of my life experiences, in which I hope that others can relate. I use hand-spun fibers from spinners located all over the world to create a variety of textures and color combinations in my work. My strength is color, which is an innate ability that I am sure was also influenced by my mother. My weaving process is off-loom in different sizes and shapes.

Nov 2026 Gen Meeting. Karen Hardin Painting
2026-11-11 09:30 - 12:00 | Chaffey Community Museum of Art

Dec 2026 Holiday Party
2026-12-09 10:00 - 13:00 | CA
Location to be announced later
