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Mary Lou will resume teaching adult painting class on Mondays 3:30-5:30pm starting July 6. Cost is still $60 for 4 sessions. Please sign up online. Space is limited due to covid restrictions. Lori’s kids and teens art classes will resume on Wednesdays 3:39-5pm July 22 for kids age 6-11. Saturday classes will begin again on August 8th at 10:30 for kids 6-11 and 1:00 for ages 12-18. Cost is $15 per class. Please register your child online for each class. Space is limited to 8 k

Amidst the confusion caused by the Covid19 shutdown, we were saddened to learn of the passing of (Albert) Eugene Piester, widower of founder Maxine Piester, on April 6, 2020. According to his obituary, Eugene died peacefully of natural causes at the age of 97. Eugene was a pillar of the Corona-Norco community and a WWII veteran. A memorial service is being planned.

Let's improve our curb appeal while celebrating Independence Day! We're asking CAA members to adopt one of our windows in the gallery to decorate with Red, White, and Blue trimmings. We have six (6) widows at the gallery that need 4th of July decorations/art. Are you interested in adopting one (1) of the six (6) windows to decorate? Your window will be featured on the CAA virtual parade on the website, Instagram and Facebook. Let’s not forget the view from the parking lot f

After more than 3 months of being closed to most members and the public, we are planning to re-open on Thursday, July 2 from 12pm-4pm. While we've been closed, we were not idle. Besides the several virtual art shows we put on, worker bees have busily been re-organizing and upgrading our space to be more efficient, inviting, and professional. One of the biggest changes is our new Gallery Shop which will launch on July 15. If you plan on stopping by for a visit, please be prepa

In May, the folks at NDR Therapeutic Riding in Norco reached out to us to assist with a virtual art show for their students. We were happy to help! CAA art teacher, Lori, recorded this awesome video on how to draw a horse: We are looking forward to seeing what their students submit!

Since the City of Corona has cancelled fireworks and other 4th of July Festivities, the Corona Art Association is inviting the general public to participate in a virtual 4th of July Parade by decorating their home (or business) exterior and sending a photo to us where it will be featured in an online "parade". This FREE community event is not a contest. Entries must be received by 2pm July 2. Details here: