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Dear Artists, Culture Bearers, and Friends of AC,
July is a month of building on momentum. As festival submissions transition into the next phase, public art takes shape, and new exhibitions open, artists continue sharing their work with communities throughout the region. In this issue of the AC Digest, you’ll find updates on the Inland Film Festival, a recap of our Pride DTSB Art Walk, and ways to support Arts Avenue through our Art Supply Drive. We’re also highlighting Estudio Aire Artist-in-Residence Fernanda Durazo’s workshops and pop-up exhibition, City of Ontario Artist Microgrant workshops and public art experiences, and opportunities to join our growing roster of Community Teaching Artists. However you choose to participate, there’s no shortage of ways to experience and support the arts this month!
As always, this issue is about staying connected, sharing what’s possible, and continuing to build the cultural life of our region together.
Alejandro Gutierrez
Executive Director, Arts Council of San Bernardino County
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The Countdown to the Inland Film Festival Starts Now
The submission window may be closed, but the festival is just getting started!
Thank you to every filmmaker who submitted their work to this year’s Inland Film Festival. Your stories are what bring this festival to life, and we’re excited for what’s ahead.
Keep an eye out for selection emails, award nominations, networking opportunities, and festival announcements leading up to October 16–17. Visit our website to explore everything IFF has to offer, and follow us on Instagram to stay connected every step of the way.
Pride Was In Motion At DTSB Art Walk!
Last month, Downtown San Bernardino came alive as we celebrated Pride at the DTSB Art Walk. The night was full of music, movement, art, and community.
DJ Brownsounds kept the energy high while Ritmo Queer got everyone moving with salsa and other Latin dance styles. Kiki House of Peaches brought ballroom culture to the dance floor, teaching runway, face, and more before inviting the community to show off their new moves in a friendly battle that had the crowd cheering all night.
Beyond the dance floor, visitors explored local artist vendors, created custom stickers with Arts Avenue Teaching Artist Jaxon Lopez, watched a live watercolor painting by former Estudio Aire Artist in Residence Ricardo Corona, and recharged with tacos and coffee from Masamigos.
Thank you to every artist, performer, community partner, volunteer, and neighbor who celebrated with us and made the night unforgettable.
Mark your calendars for our next DTSB Art Walk on September 25 as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!
Give Your Art Supplies a Second Life
Have extra art supplies collecting dust?
Give them a second life through our Arts Avenue Art Supply Drive. We’re collecting new and gently used materials to help stock our classrooms for the upcoming school year so we can continue providing free art supplies and after-school arts education to local youth.
Donations can be dropped off at the Arts Connection office between 10 AM and 3 PM. Not sure what to bring? Visit our website to see the supplies we need most, materials on our wish list, and creative extras our students would love to use.
Every donation helps keep creativity accessible for the next generation of artists.
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Inside The San Bernardino Archives with AIR Fernanda Durazo
Thursday, July 9th | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Estudio Aire | 468 W. 5th St., San Bernardino, CA 92401
Estudio Aire Artist-in-Residence Fernanda Durazo invites the community to explore San Bernardino’s history through Inside the San Bernardino Archives, an interactive workshop centered on photographs, family albums, newspaper clippings, postcards, and other archival materials. Participants will examine how the region’s citrus industry and local communities have been documented over time while reflecting on the stories that have been preserved and those that have been left untold. Inspired by their discoveries, attendees will create a personalized postcard using imagery connected to San Bernardino and send a message to a friend, family member, or loved one, connecting the region’s past with their own story.
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Beading Through Community: Summer Beading Circles
Saturday, July 11th | 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Lewis Family Library | 3850 E Riverside Dr, Ontario, CA 91761
Through the City of Ontario Artist Microgrant Program, recipient Blanca (Tierra) Martinez invites the community to discover the tradition and artistry of beadwork through a hands-on workshop series running from June through September. Designed for participants of all experience levels, each session introduces a variety of beading techniques and styles while guiding attendees through a unique monthly project. Along the way, participants will gain a deeper appreciation for beadwork as a living artistic tradition rooted in ancestral craftsmanship and cultural connection. The series is open to ages 6 and up.
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Live Graffiti Art
Saturday, July 11th | 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Ontario Mills Mall | 1 Mills Cir, Ontario, CA 91764
Through the City of Ontario Artist Microgrant Program, recipient Alejandro Poli Jr., also known as Man One, invites the community to experience live graffiti art in action. Watch as the renowned local artist transforms a blank canvas into one of his signature bold and colorful works using only spray paint and paint markers. This live demonstration offers a behind-the-scenes look at the speed, skill, and creative process behind contemporary graffiti as a fine art form.
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After the Sun
Wednesday, July 15th | Art activations begin at 8:00 PM
Ontario Town Square | 224 N. Euclid Avenue, Ontario, CA 91764
Through the City of Ontario Artist Microgrant Program, recipient El Ceballos transforms Ontario Town Square into a large-scale nighttime projection installation. Using animated visuals, color, and moving light, the installation reimagines the public space after dark, inviting visitors to experience the square through immersive digital art projected across the landscape.
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"Just Oranges"- Air Fernanda Durazo's Pop Up Exhibition
Thursday, July 23rd | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Estudio Aire | 468 W. 5th St., San Bernardino, CA 92401
Estudio Aire Artist-in-Residence Fernanda Durazo invites the community to experience a pop-up exhibition featuring new work created during her residency. Through archival research, photography, and printmaking, Durazo explores the connections between land, labor, immigration, and public memory in San Bernardino. Drawing from city archives, family photo albums, newspaper clippings, and historical imagery tied to the region’s citrus industry, the exhibition examines how local histories are preserved, omitted, and reinterpreted over time. Using digital photography, monoprints, linocuts, and layered archival materials, Durazo documents former citrus grove sites and changing downtown landscapes, encouraging visitors to reflect on how the city’s past continues to shape its present.
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Sembrando Raíces: El Lienzo de la Comunidad (Sowing Roots: The Community Canvas)
Friday, July 24th | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Armstrong Community Center | 1265 S Palmetto Ave, Ontario, CA 91762
Through the City of Ontario Artist Microgrant Program, recipient Elza Heredia invites Spanish-speaking migrant elders to participate in Sembrando Raíces, a collaborative mural painting workshop that celebrates personal histories, cultural heritage, and resilience. Guided by Heredia, participants will work together to paint a pre-sketched mural inspired by the lives, memories, and roots they have cultivated across borders. The completed artwork will honor the experiences and contributions of the community while creating a lasting reflection of shared stories and connection.
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Behind the Mural
Saturday, July 25th | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Dorothy A. Community Center | 1010 S Bon View Ave, Ontario, CA 91761
Through the City of Ontario Artist Microgrant Program, recipient Brenda Angel (Ba Soul) invites the community to experience Behind the Mural, an opportunity to witness the final stages of a temporary mural as it comes to life. Visitors can meet the artist, learn about the inspiration and process behind the work, ask questions, and take part in a coloring activity featuring the mural’s design. Once complete, the mural will also serve as a space for the community to gather, reflect, and capture photos with the finished artwork.
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Now Hiring Community Teaching Artists
Hiring on a rolling basis
We are seeking passionate and experienced Community Teaching Artists to join the Arts Avenue afterschool program. Teaching Artists will lead arts-based classes for elementary and middle school students, creating spaces where young people can build confidence, develop new skills, and explore creative problem solving. This role includes designing and implementing lesson plans that align with VAPA standards, support diverse learning styles, and help students create meaningful work rooted in their own voices and experiences. This is an ongoing recruitment and applications will be reviewed as they are submitted.
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