Chaffey Community Museum of Art, Ontario

About Chaffey Community Museum of Art

The Chaffey Community Museum of Art occupies a historic 1919 brick building in downtown Ontario's Arts District. Visitors explore rotating exhibitions displayed throughout the gallery spaces, including selections from the museum's Permanent Collection of watercolors in the California Style and works by regional artists from the 1920s onward. The Line Gallery showcases pieces from the Barbara Line Memorial Collection, established in 1941 by Francis and Helen Line. The museum hosts artist talks led by curators, where visitors engage directly with featured artists about their work and creative process. Educational workshops for children include hands-on activities such as cyanotype printmaking. The Ontario Arts Festival brings together regional artists for exhibitions and opening receptions. The museum also organizes special events throughout the year. Ample parking is available on-site adjacent to the building. Located one block east of Euclid Avenue and two blocks south of Holt Boulevard, the museum welcomes visitors of all ages to experience fine art and support the local artistic community.