Established:

The Claremont Museum of Art in Claremont, California, was established in 1987 by a group of local artists.

As of 2014, the Museum does not have a building, so it stores the permanent collection, occasionally exhibiting it in various venues in the area.

History:

The Claremont Museum of Art originated in 1987 when several local artists discussed establishing a museum for the community inside the town's theater.


As the theater was being renovated and not available for exhibitions, another space, the College Heights Lemon Packing House, was chosen.

In 2006, the Museum officially opened in the Packing House. The Museum also expanded its mission, and besides showing the work of Claremont artists from its permanent collection, showed national and international artists.

Unfortunately, the recession hit hard, and the Museum's board realized they could not support operations any longer, so they closed the space and stored the collection.

Currently (as of 2014), a newly reorganized Board and a staff of volunteers are working to build a “Museum without Walls.”
 
Mission:

According to the Museum's website:

"The Claremont Museum of Art celebrates the community’s rich artistic legacy and promotes the cultural vitality of the region."
 
Location:

The Claremont Museum of Art has no specific location at this time, since it has lost its building since 2009. Instead it conducts arts education programs in various schools and venues.

Please refer to the Museum's website for further information.
 
Museum's Conservation Department:

The Claremont Museum of Art has a permanent collection, which currently is in storage, and does not require the services of an art conservator at this time.

Famed Artworks in Collection:

The Museum's permanent collection includes artworks by Claremont's local artists such as Bennett Bean, Marjorie Burgeson, Aldo Casanova, Rico Lebrun, Sam Maloof, Harrison McIntosh, Richard and Alice Petterson, Roland Reiss, Martha Underwood, Michael Woodcock and Milford Zornes."

According to the Museum's website: "Despite the loss of a public venue the Museum still holds the collection in trust for the public.  Through collaborations and loans, portions of the collection have been recently exhibited at AMOCA and The Huntington Library."
 
Noteworthy Facts:

The Claremont Museum of Art sponsors three education projects: Project ARTstART, ARToon and Family Art activities.

• "Project ARTstART trains high school students to teach museum-based arts appreciation to elementary school students.
• ARToon teaches the art of cartooning to El Roble’s pre-teen artists.
• Family Art provides art activities at community festivals."

 
Employment Information:
The Museum does not post job listings, as it is currently without a building and a staff since 2009.

How to Apply for a Job:

The Museum does not offer jobs, but is in great need of volunteers to help out in the various arts education programs. If you are interested to teach art, or do other types of volunteering, please contact the Museum to find out further information on how to apply.

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Museum's Contact Info:

Claremont Museum of Art, P.O. Box 1136, Claremont, CA 91711. Tel: 909.621.3200.

Email: info@claremontmuseum.org

Claremont Museum of Art's website

Museum Hours:

The Museum is currently closed.