Exhibitions
Experience Art and Nature in the Jacobs Education Center and Beyond
Explore the latest Maloof Foundation exhibitions where art, craftsmanship, and nature come together. Our exhibitions are housed in the Jacobs Education Center Gallery, the Pyramid Room, and the Discovery Garden, offering diverse experiences that highlight contemporary and historical artists, environmental themes, and the legacy of Sam Maloof.
Gallery Hours
All exhibits are open to the public for free.
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Friday: 12:00pm – 2:00pm
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Saturday: 12:00pm – 2:00pm
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First Sundays (starting February 1, 2026) 12:00pm-4:00pm
Upcoming and Current Exhibitions
Upcoming Exhibit
Solomonica: A Series of Cabinets
by San Diego-based wood artist Beston Barnett
Jan 24, 2026-May 3, 2026, Jacobs Education Center Gallery
Opens January 24 and runs through May 23, 2026, Opening reception: Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 3-5 pm. The exhibit brings together furnituremaker Beston Barnett’s award-winning Solomonica series for the first time. His work draws on the tradition of Jewish craftspeople working within the multilingual vocabulary of Islamic geometry to carve visual stories.
Current Exhibit
Soul
An exhibit of artists of Sam's beloved Pomona Valley, including friends of Sam
Aug 9, 2025 - Jan 10, 2025, Jacobs Education Center Gallery
Exhibition of current artists, all in the Pomona Valley. Sam and Alfreda were active members and promoters of the Pomona Valley artists and this exhibition continues that tradition.
Current Exhibit
Handwork: Crafting the CounterCulture
Garry Knox Bennett and Nicki Marx
April 13, 2025 - May 25, 2026, Jacobs Education Center Gallery
Featuring the early works of famed Bay Area studio maker Garry Knox Bennett and Santa Cruz/Taos, New Mexico feather artist Nicki Marx. Both Bennett and Marx are considered historically important American designer-craft persons with long, influential careers in creating beautiful objects. Their early work, featured in this exhibit, influenced the material culture of California and indeed the larger Nation during the 1970’s.
