Announcing the Ontario Art Book Fair, Saturday, March 29

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City of Ontario
Department of Museum, Arts & Culture

Announcing the Ontario Art Book Fair, Saturday, March 29

The Department of Museum, Arts & Culture announces the Ontario Art Book Fair on Saturday, March 29, 2025, from 11 AM – 5 PM. This free one-day event showcases regional artists' books, catalogues, monographs, periodicals, and zines. The Museum will open its art galleries to fifty exhibitors including publishing houses, independent press collectives, artists, zine-makers, printmakers, and individuals practicing in experimental paper formats. 

“The Ontario Art Book Fair serves as a vibrant hub for artistic expression, bringing together works from diverse artists and publishers, fostering creativity, and building connections within the artistic community through its rich display of unique creations,” said Rebecca Ustrell, Museum, Arts & Culture Event Coordinator. 

The event highlights exhibitors from the West Coast with an emphasis on California-based artists and publishers. Highlights include:

• Publications on photography, illustration, comics, rare and out of print ephemera, zines, poetry, and artists’ writings. 
• Special programming, such as: a presentation on the history of zines hosted by the Ontario City Library and LA Public Libraries, a thread-bound zine workshop, and a lecture where you can learn techniques to archive your content for print projects. 
• An interactive art installation where visitors can add to a community collage by local artist Willis Salomon. 
• Original illustrations by our featured artist, Cheyne Ellett will also be on display throughout the exhibitor space. 

The event and programming activities are free for all ages. Original books, zines, and art prints will be available for purchase. Light refreshments will be available on site for purchase throughout the day. To learn more visit OntarioMuseum.org.

The Ontario Museum of History & Art is located at 225 S. Euclid Avenue, Ontario, CA 91762. The hours are Thursday – Friday, 12 PM to 4 PM, and Saturday – Sunday, 11 AM to 5 PM. Admission to the Museum and exhibits is free.

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Additional Information
The Ontario Museum of History & Art preserves, interprets, and celebrates the history and cultural heritage of Ontario and the surrounding area. From developing exhibitions, to engaging visitors through educational experiences, and events that inspire creative action, the Museum is an anchor to the growing downtown arts district. The Museum recently achieved accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the highest national recognition afforded the nation’s museums. The Museum is uniquely housed in Ontario’s former City Hall, a historical landmark funded by the Works Progress Administration. 

About the Ontario Museum of History & Art

The Ontario Museum of History & Art is located at 225 S. Euclid Avenue, Ontario, California 91762. Gallery hours are Thursday and Friday, Noon to 4 PM, and Saturday and Sunday, 11 AM to 5 PM. Admission is free. The Ontario Museum of History & Art is a facility of the City of Ontario’s Department of Museum, Arts & Culture. For more information call (909) 395-2510, email MuseumInfo@ontarioCA.gov, visit OntarioMuseum.org or follow @OntarioMuseum_ArtsCulture on Instagram.

About the City of Ontario

The City of Ontario is enhancing the quality-of-life by creating urban lifestyle districts that create sustainable places to live, work and play.  Located just east of Los Angeles and Orange counties, the City of Ontario is ideally situated as a gateway to Southern California. With major freeways, rail transportation and an International Airport, Ontario invites the rest of the world to be a part of a culturally diverse community with rich history that is well positioned for quality development and economic sustainability for its residents. Complementing its business and residential core, Ontario offers premium entertainment venues such as the Ontario Convention Center, Toyota Arena, and Ontario Mills. To learn more about the City of Ontario, visit OntarioCA.gov  or call (909) 395-2000.