Dear Artists, Culture Bearers, and Friends of AC, September is full of reasons to get out, make something, and spend time with our creative community! Create your own animation at the Zoetrope Workshop with Jaxon Lopez, be among the first to hear who the 2026 Inland Film Festival nominees are, explore beadwork through Beading Through Community, and experience Jaxon’s final residency exhibition, Bodies of Berdoo. We’re also celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at the Downtown San Bernardino Art...
6 days ago • 7 min read
Dear Artists, Culture Bearers, and Friends of AC, August brings new opportunities to gather, create, and celebrate artists across our region. In this issue, we’re recognizing 15 San Bernardino County artists who received California Arts Council Individual Artist Fellowships, welcoming Jaxon Lopez as Estudio Aire’s next Artist-in-Residence, and celebrating our summer interns as Arts Avenue prepares for a new school year. This month’s events include the Bloomington Arts & Music Concert Series,...
26 days ago • 8 min read
Hey Reader! Midsummer has come and went, unfortunately for some, with high winds and overcast skies…but don’t let that stop you from experiencing the CULTURE San Bernardino has on the rise! Even if the season may be winding down, there is still plenty on the horizon when it comes to building community through connection and discovering what this space has to offer. From explosive music tributes to winding down with woodcarving, there is an extensive range of events for August. Keep reading to...
about 1 month ago • 6 min read
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...
about 2 months ago • 6 min read
Hey Reader! Summer is officially in full swing, and July is packed with reasons to get out of the house. Across San Bernardino County, you’ll find everything from Fourth of July celebrations and live music to art walks, markets, theater, workshops, outdoor movies, and creative events happening all month long. Whether you’re chasing cooler weather in the mountains, catching a show downtown, or discovering something new close to home, there’s plenty to fill your calendar. Here’s what’s...
2 months ago • 5 min read
Dear Artists, Culture Bearers, and Friends of AC, June is packed with opportunities to create, connect, and celebrate across San Bernardino County. In this issue of the AC Digest, we’re highlighting student achievements through the Arts Avenue End of the Year Student Art Exhibition, welcoming a new Artist-in-Residence at Estudio Aire, and sharing a full lineup of community workshops made possible through the City of Ontario Artist Microgrant Program. You’ll also find details on this month’s...
3 months ago • 8 min read
Hey Reader! June arrives with summer energy fully kicking in across San Bernardino County. As schools let out and evenings stretch later into the night, communities across the region are filling parks, streets, theaters, and public spaces with live music, art walks, outdoor movies, festivals, workshops, and creative gatherings of all kinds. This month leans into connection and celebration, with events that make it easy to explore something new, support local artists and businesses, or simply...
3 months ago • 8 min read
Dear Artists, Culture Bearers, and Friends of AC, May is here, and with it comes a season full of movement, creativity, and community across San Bernardino County. In this issue of the AC Digest, we’re sharing highlights from recent advocacy and community events, updates on Inland Film Festival submissions, upcoming workshops and exhibitions, and new opportunities for artists, students, and community members to get involved. From downtown activations to outdoor creative experiences, this...
4 months ago • 7 min read
Hey Reader! May brings longer days, warmer nights, and a packed calendar across San Bernardino County, with festivals, markets, performances, and workshops showing up all month long. As things move outdoors and the energy picks up, it is the perfect time to explore what is happening around you. You can now browse a full calendar of arts and cultural events on our website, with the same submission process as the newsletter and more space to discover events throughout the month. Here is what is...
4 months ago • 9 min read