The Mayor and City Council join organizations and communities across the nation in proclaiming October as National Arts and Humanities Month on October 14 at the City Hall Council Chambers located at 8353 Sierra Avenue. The City’s Cultural Arts program will promote this message to the community throughout October with activities to honor the efforts of artists, historians, teachers and cultural groups working to raise awareness about the importance of the arts and humanities.
Robert L. Lynch, president and CEO of Americans for the Arts and national coordinator of Arts and Humanities month, says, “Everyone recognizes the creative and cultural value of the arts and humanities. National Arts and Humanities Month offers us a chance to celebrate the often overlooked economic, educational, and civic engagement values that the arts impart in our daily lives.”
Everyone in the community is encouraged to participate in what has become the country’s largest annual collective celebration of the arts and humanities. This month, Fontana’s Cultural Arts Scene features Caron Rand’s exhibition “In Our Dreams” on display on the Fontana Art Depot. Also on display is R. Mike Nichols Open Gallery at the Steelworkers’ Auditorium.
Performance Art is another fun and free way to celebrate this month. Check out Music Musing, a live musical performance in the Library Courtyard October 14 at 5:30 pm. Also at the library is Active Creation, an interactive and educational performance at the Steelworkers’ Auditorium on Tuesday October 20 at 6:00 pm. All events are free and great for the whole family.
National Arts and Humanities Month is coordinated by Americans for the Arts, the national organization working to empower communities with their resources and support necessary to provide access to all of the arts for all of the peoples. More information about National Arts and Humanities Month is available at www.americansforthearts.org/nahm. For more information about this months cultural arts events, please call 909-428-8818 or visit www.fontanarecreation.org.
