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FAF 2026-2027 Programs
Welcome to another season of the Scripps Fine Arts Foundation with an exciting lineup of speakers and events.
All FAF programs are free and open to the public. Luncheons require a paid reservation.
Samella Lewis: The Legacy of a Trailblazer
Director Seth Pringle
Lecture, Gallery Tour and Tea
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 2 pm
Claremont Lewis Museum of Art, 200 W. First St, Claremont
An Artistic Legacy: An Introduction to the Scripps Centennial Exhibition
Guest Curator Jennie Waldow, PhD
Lecture, Gallery Tour and Tea
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 2 pm
Clark Humanities Museum and Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery, 251 E 11th St, Claremont
Co-presented with the Williamson Gallery, Scripps College
Vessels
Artist Andrew Bentson
Lecture and Luncheon
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 11:00 am
Mt San Antonio Gardens, 900 Harrison Ave, Pomona
11 am program is free and open to the public
Reservations are required for noon luncheon
Tōgei: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics
Executive Director Beth Ann Gerstein
Lecture, Gallery Tour and Tea
Tuesday, December 8, 2026 at 2 pm
American Museum of Ceramic Art, 399 N Garey Ave., Pomona
Behind the scenes with dioramas
Natural History Museum Taxidermist Tim Bovard
Lecture and Tea
Tuesday, January 12, 2027 at 2 pm
Claremont Colleges Services, 101 S Mills Ave, Claremont
The Art and Science of CMC's Robert Day Sciences Center
CMC Ambassador-at-Large John P. Faranda ’79
Tour and Tea
Tuesday, February 9, 2027 at 2 pm
Claremont McKenna College, 888 Columbia Ave, Claremont
Art in the Business Park
Multi-Studio Tour, Auction and Reception
Saturday, March 13, 2027 from 2-5 pm
College Business Park, 2377 W Foothill Blvd, Upland
A public fundraiser event
Fire and Form: The life and work of Crispin Gonzalez
Director Seth Pringle
Lecture, Gallery Tour and Tea
Tuesday, April 13, 2027 at 6 pm
Claremont Lewis Museum of Art, 200 W. First St., Claremont
Visit Seniors Art Studios
Tour with Assistant Professor Aly Ogasian
Date to be determined
Lang Art Building, 251E 11th St, Claremont
Sculpture for Use
Artist Vince Skelly
Luncheon and Lecture
Thursday, May 20, 2027, 11:30 am
Frank Dining Hall, Pomona College campus
Joint event with the Rembrandt Club
Luncheon reservations required for luncheon. Free program at 1 pm
Watch Past FAF Programs on YouTube
Visit the Fine Arts Foundation YouTube channel to find videos of past lectures and gallery tours.
Join FAF
Become a member and join us in discovering and supporting the arts of our region.
About FAF
Founded in 1935, FAF promotes the arts by providing scholarships to Scripps College art students and opportunities for the public to interact with artists, professors and students.
FAF History
Under the guiding leadership of Millard Sheets, FAF was founded to build studio art workrooms, office space and art exhibition space at Scripps College.
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