November Artwalk 2009

Pomona Arts Colony Keeps Growing and Growing and Growing...

5 new galleries opened their doors in the arts colony this weekend, most of them on the ever growing "West Side". AC Projects is the return of Gallery Curator Andi Campogne to the Arts Colony. Her new ultra slick gallery is located next door to Blue Core Gallery and sports the amazing work of many well know artists. Just accross the street, 2 new galleries have emerged in the newly built Edison Building. The Galleries brought an new crowd to the area including a pack of lowrider cars parked outside. On the other side of the colony, Faded and Blured opened it's doors in the Founder's Building hosting a photography exhibit from their group of over 100. Down Thomas Street, Kirk Pedersen has his first opening at his new gallery, Pedersen Projects, showing his paintings and photos of urban decay from the far east.

Besides the new spaces, some of the regulars also delivered with powerful shows bringing in the eager art walker. The dA Gallery brought it's yearly show "Hands Across Aztlan" with the work of many artists all showcasing their spin on Chicano Art. During the opening, a group of Aztec dancers and musicians demonstrated traditional dance and music in the gallery, bring a sense of tradition to the exhibit. Next door, dba256 was showing the work of Alex Brown with a number of colored textured paintings spread through out the gallery. Sakura Ichi was the host of painter, Davis S. Wade's, work being displayed within the restaurant. Bunny Gunner featured the work of local artist, Shari Wasson. Her work didn't stop to amaze and excite the viewer to ask questions and look further into her detailed drawings. Next door Ink'd Chronicles kept the party going with a dj playing dance music for the crowds walking by. At OBJCT Gallery, another dj and drumer provided music for the art walkers attending the exhibit "Experimental". This show was a mix of paintings, design, and furniture all with the taste of the new and innovative.

All in all, the colony has not stopped to bring new people exposure to such a rich variety of art and entertainment. With new galleries sprouting up every month, the colony seems to have no apparent end as it keeps growing and growing and growing...