Millard Sheets Center for the Arts explained

Millard Sheets Center for the Arts
Established:	1937
Location:	1101 W McKinley Avenue, Pomona, California 91768
Type:	Art museum
Founder:	Millard Sheets
Director:	Tony Sheets

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]

History

In 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.

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2017-10-28 . Audience response to exhibit at Fairplex’s Millard Sheets Art Center reflects public’s desire for fine art, artist says . 2022-07-24 . Daily Bulletin . en-US.
2. Web site: Millard Sheets Arts Center. Fairplex.
3. Web site: L.A. County Fair to showcase Millard Sheets Center for the Art’s treasures from the attic. Linda Gold. Daily News. 6 September 2013.