The Millard Sheets Center for the Arts, named for the artist Millard Sheets, is a gallery for Los Angeles-based artists which is located on the Pomona fairgrounds at Fairplex.[1] The Center was built in 1937 and is dedicated to art and artists solely from Los Angeles County.[2]
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| Established | 1937 |
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| Location | 1101 W McKinley Avenue, Pomona, California 91768 |
| Coordinates | 34°04′51″N 117°45′55″W / 34.08097°N 117.76521°W |
| Type | Art museum |
| Founder | Millard Sheets |
| Director | Tony Sheets |
| Website | fairplex |
History
editIn 2013, the L.A. County Fair showcased the Center's collection of previously-un-exhibited works from approximately 60 artists that had previously had other works displayed at the Center. These works were pulled from the Center's storage facilities.[3]
In 2017, artists Judithe Hernandez and Patssi Valdez held an exhibition " One Path Two Journeys " during the L.A. County Fair, drawing 85,000 viewers.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b "Audience response to exhibit at Fairplex's Millard Sheets Art Center reflects public's desire for fine art, artist says". Daily Bulletin. 2017-10-28. Retrieved 2022-07-24.
- ^ "Millard Sheets Arts Center". Fairplex.
- ^ Linda Gold (6 September 2013). "L.A. County Fair to showcase Millard Sheets Center for the Art's treasures from the attic". Daily News.