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...
18 days 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...
about 1 month 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...
about 2 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...
2 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...
3 months ago • 9 min read
April is Arts, Culture & Creativity Month, and this moment arrives as critical decisions are shaping how arts, culture, and the creative economy are funded and supported across our region. This brief highlights key developments at the local, state, and federal levels and what they mean for San Bernardino County. It also points to where alignment, awareness, and engagement can help strengthen the future of our creative community. In partnership with statewide advocacy leaders, Alejandro...
3 months ago • 4 min read
Dear Artists, Culture Bearers, and Friends of AC, HAPPY ARTS, CULTURE, & CREATIVITY MONTH! ᯓ★ April is a statewide call to show up for creativity and its role in our communities. Here in San Bernardino County, that work is already in motion—artists, educators, students, and cultural organizations are shaping culture every day. This month, Arts Connection is building on that momentum through new funding opportunities from the California Arts Council, the launch of our 2026 Inland Film Festival...
4 months ago • 6 min read
Hey Reader! We’ve got a new update for SB County Happenings! You can now browse a full calendar of arts and cultural events on our website. The submission process stays the same as the newsletter, but now there’s a dedicated space to explore more events happening throughout the month. Check out the full calendar on our website High Desert Happenings Zines and Book-Binding with Jillian Sandell Saturday, Apr. 4th | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Hi-Desert Artists Art Center | 55635 29 Palms Highway, Yucca...
4 months ago • 9 min read
Dear Artists, Culture Bearers, and Friends of AC, March is here, and with it comes the start of a busy spring season. Across San Bernardino County, artists, students, and community partners are gathering, experimenting, and creating new momentum for the months ahead. In this issue of the AC Digest, you’ll find highlights from recent partnerships and student experiences, updates from our regional creative economy work, and new opportunities to connect through events, workshops, and open calls....
4 months ago • 5 min read