Bel-Air Swap-Meet invests $5,000 in the Artist Showcase.
In October, Bel-Air Swap-Meet increased their annual sponsorship of the
Cultural Arts program from $1,000 to $5,000. The contribution has been earmarked for the
quarterly Artist Showcase.
"For a local company to sponsor an arts program at this level is just incredible.
We are very fortunate to have companies like Bel-Air Swap-Meet contributing to our showcases," says
Courtney Hodnick, community services coordinator for the cultural arts program.
The Fontana-based company's philanthropic approach is to raise the quality
of life, especially for younger generations.
"We saw a need in the community. The Cultural Arts Program in particular
continues to grow and enhance the lives of residents in Fontana. Last year, we donated $1,000.
This year, we raised the amount to support the educational outreach efforts we see at the
Artist Showcases and the impact they are making in our community," says Hae Park, owner of
Bel-Air Swap-Meet.
African American Art: a Look into Culture featuring Oona Ciji Houston
Motherhood by Oona Ciji Houston
Beginning Monday, January 14 and running through Monday, March 17 a new artist
showcase titled
African American Art: a Look into Culture featuring artist Oona Ciji Houston
will go on display at the Art Depot at 16822 Spring Street in downtown Fontana.
Woman by Oona Ciji Houston
"I most enjoy working with themes covering rites of passage and community
as well as creating traditional African pieces from non traditional materials," says Houston.
Ms. Houston is a local artist with a bachelor of art degree from the University
of California, Riverside. She is currently pursuing a masters degree in fine art.
Families Enjoy a Day Filled with Art & an Evening Reception
Latin Expressions Family Art Day, October, 2007.
Family Art Day, a popular event that introduces the quarterly artist to
the community is scheduled for Saturday, January 26 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. The celebration
is open to the public and includes a fun-filled day of artist demonstrations, activities,
bands, and more.
The Artist Reception from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. immediately follows the Family
Art Day events. Guests are given a tour of the gallery, and have the opportunity to ask questions
to Houston directly.
The Art Depot
The Art Depot at 16822 Spring Street.
The year ahead looks to be a promising and rewarding one for the Community
Services cultural arts program. Anyone who wants to get involved is welcome to come to the
Art Depot on Spring Street and Sierra Avenue each week for the Open Studio
on Fridays from noon to 5 pm and Saturdays from 1 pm to 6 pm.
On the first Friday of the month, except January, the Cultural Arts and
Special Events staffs host the Cruise Night & Market Night at the Art Depot. Crafts, vendors,
and lots of cool classic cars and motorcycles decorate the street from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
The Art Depot also offers year round art classes for both beginning and advanced artists.
Learn to draw still life objects or cartoons
for less than $50 for four weeks.
For more information about the Cultural Arts Program or the Artist Showcase
beginning Monday, January 14 please call (909) 428-4556 or visit online at www.fontana.org.
To view any works currently on display in the gallery, please visit the Art Depot gallery
at 16822 Spring Street Tuesdays through Thursdays from 10 am to 8 pm, Fridays from 10 am
to 5 pm or Saturdays from 1 pm to 6 pm.
