Fontana Arts
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the City of Fontana!
La Gran Fiesta: A Hispanic Heritage Celebration
Saturday, September 16
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Miller Park Amphitheater
17004 Arrow Blvd.
The annual event La Gran Fiesta: A Hispanic Heritage Celebration is a chance to honor and celebrate Hispanic Culture through music, dance, food, art, and community. For more information on La Gran Fiesta: A Hispanic Heritage Celebration, visit the La Gran Fiesta: A Hispanic Heritage Celebration webpage or call (909) 349-6952.
Dia De Los Muertos
Wednesday, November 1
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Don Day Center
14501 Live Oak Avenue
The City of Fontana's Dia De Los Muertos event celebrates the bond between family and friends, both alive and departed. This event will celebrate Dia De Los Muertos with performances, music, art, food, and activities. Make sure to bring an offering for the community ofrenda (an altar decorated with flowers, photos and gifts of the departed.
For more information on the Dia De Los Muertos event, contact event organizer at Arts@fontana.org or call (909) 349 - 6942.
Youth Community Theater
Having a "Hard-Knock Life"? Turn it around by attending a performance of Annie, Jr. at the Steelworkers' Auditorium!
Performance Dates and Times
Friday, November 3 │ 5:30pm & 8pm
Saturday, November 4 │ 2pm & 6pm
Sunday, November 5 │ 2pm
Ticket Information
Fees: $15 per person
All Attendees 3 and older must have a ticket to enter
Tickets go on sale Friday, October 5
Event Venue
Steelworkers' Auditorium
8437 Sierra Ave.
Join the local youth and celebrate live theater in a one-of-a-kind venue, right here in Fontana.
For more information on Annie, Jr. or Youth Community Theater, contact the program coordinator at KAguirre@fontanaca.gov or call (909) 349-6952.
Visual Arts Programming
PJ Paint Nights
Saturday | 6:00-7:30 PM | $7 | Ages 6-12 years old
- September 2, 2023 (Registration opens Aug. 7) | Waitlist
- October 7, 2023 (Registration opens Sept. 4) | Register Here
- November 4, 2023 (Registration opens Oct. 9) | Register Here
- December 2, 2023 (Registration opens Nov. 6) | Register Here
Little Tykes Paint Nights
Saturday | 4:00-5:15 PM | $7 | Ages 3-5 years old
- September 9, 2023 (Registration opens Aug. 14) | Register Here
- October 14, 2023 (Registration opens Sept. 11) | Register Here
- December 9, 2023 (Registration opens Nov. 13) | Register Here
Teen Paint Nights
Friday | 6:00-7:30 PM | $10 | Ages 13-17 years old
- September 15, 2023 (Registration opens Aug. 1) | Register Here
- November 17, 2023 (Registration opens Oct. 1) | Register Here
Adult Paint Nights
Friday | 6:00-8:00 PM | $10 | Ages 18 years and older
- October 20, 2023 (Registration opens Sept. 1) | Register Here
- December 15, 2023 (Registration opens Nov. 1) | Register Here
DIY Artistry
Saturday | 12:30-3:30 PM | $7 | Ages 15 years and older
- Home Sign | October 28, 2023 | Registration opens Aug. 7 | Register Here
Arts Masters Program
Ages: 13-19 │5:30pm-7:30pm │ Art Depot Gallery│ $7*
Interested in taking your passion for art to the next level? The Art Depot Gallery will host monthly workshops by a local art professor. Join us as we learn about art from art history, world artists, culture, and traditions while creating unique sculptures and vibrant paintings, tapping into your creativity.
Upcoming classes are coming soon.
Imagination Studio
Come and explore your imagination with hands-on lessons on artists and art movements. Learn techniques and use materials including charcoal, oil pastel, and acrylic paint, or choose your own art technique to master! Book an appointment for a one-on-one or group experience.
Special Needs Art Program (S.N.A.P)
S.N.A.P. is a welcoming and friendly arts environment designed to inspire creativity and an arts passion for Special Needs community members. Book an appointment for a one-on-one or group experience.
For pricing and booking your appointment, please get in touch with the Art Depot Gallery at (909) 349-6975 or email arts@fontana.org.
Contract Classes
In these classes, students will be taught to see 3-dimensional forms and how they apply to drawing various artwork, including human figures, heads, hands & feet, and animals.
Drawing 101 (6-9 years old)
6:30pm - 7:30pm│Thursdays│6 weeks | $45*
- September 28, 2023 (6-week session)
- November 9, 2023 (5-week session)
Drawing 101 (10-17 years old)
7:30pm - 8:30pm│Thursdays│6 weeks | $45*
- September 28, 2023 (6-week session)
- November 9, 2023 (5-week session)
*Additional supplies: Drawing pencils, a 9x12 sketchbook, and a kneaded eraser.
To register for Drawing 101 classes, please visit FontanaCA.PerfectMind.com
In partnership with the City of Fontana, the Fontana Art Association offers a variety of art classes for multiple ages. The Fontana Art Association is in the Koehler Gallery at 8536 Sierra Ave.
Current Fontana Art Association Classes:
Pottery Wheel (Morning)
11:00am - 1:00pm│Thursdays│5 weeks | $50*
- August 17, 2023 (5-week session)
- September 28, 2023 (5-week Session)
- November 9, 2023 (5-week session)
Ceramics
3:30pm - 5:30pm│Thursdays│5 weeks | $50*
- August 17, 2023 (5-week session)
- September 28, 2023 (5-week Session)
- November 9, 2023 (5-week session)
Pottery Wheel (Evening)
6:00pm - 8:00pm│Thursdays│5 weeks | $50*
- August 17, 2023 (5-week session)
- September 28, 2023 (5-week Session)
- November 9, 2023 (5-week session)
*An additional $40 supplies fee is due to the instructor on the first day of class.
You can register for Fontana Art Association classes by visiting FontanaCA.PerfectMind.org.
For more information about facilities, programs, events, exhibits, or classes, contact us at (909) 349-6975 or email Fontana Arts.