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The Emporia Arts District, located in historic and eclectic Downtown Ontario, is a neighborhood built, designed, and managed to support the creative arts. The District is poised to generate a true sense of community and creative energy among its creative professionals and artists in residence.

The Founders Building sits at 281 S. Thomas St. in the heart of the Pomona Arts Colony, steps from galleries, restaurants and the historic Fox Theater Pomona. Lofts here pair open live/work layouts with modern upgrades, including smart HVAC, smart door locks and on-site laundry, with water, trash and gas included.

The fully renovated Pomona Packing Plant has a new mission: to house the artists and entrepreneurs of Pomona's creative economy. With its soaring rafter ceilings, wide delivery doors and tough, industrial construction, the project is especially geared towards artists and companies that work with larger media, such as metal, wood, glass, printing etc. The units' open floor plans and spacious design make it both highly adaptable to artists needs, and a nurturing environment for multidisciplinary and collaborative work. It covers two square blocks at the northeast end of Downtown Pomona.

With portions dating to the 1890's, the Union Block West is one of the oldest structures in Pomona. It now features live/work artist lofts, retail spots, and the Rookery Ale House restaurant. La Bomba Vintage Clothing Boutique has been growing along with the Arts Colony since 1996.The second floor lofts occupy former classrooms and offices of the City's first grade school. In 2003, internationally renowned artist, Judy Chicago, led a team of eight local muralists to complete the "Envisioning the Future" mural on the western facade facing Thomas Plaza.