TOUR - MILLARD SHEETS + Claremont Artists @ CUCC | SAT FEB 22 | 2:30PM

ART TOUR | $40 (Space Limited to the First 30)
Claremont United Church of Christ
233 Harrison Ave, Claremont, CA 91711
Saturday, February 22nd | 2:30 - 4:00PM

The Claremont United Church of Christ is a church whose story is deeply interwoven with the City of Claremont. The original church structure was built in 1906 at Harrison and Harvard. The distinctive brown-shingle style structure was influenced by Craftsman architecture. The church building was demolished due to termite damage and a new church was built and dedicated in 1955 just north of where the original structure was located.

The new sanctuary was designed by noted Claremont architect Theodore Criley Jr. He was inspired by traditional cathedrals and it is designed in a style that combines historic Romanesque architecture with a Claremont inspired element by incorporating local rocks that pay homage to the earlier church. Criley, like many architects of his generation, called upon notable local artists to contribute to the decoration of his buildings and the sanctuary at CUCC is an example of that collaboration. Millard Sheets was brought in as art-director and the building is adorned with his and other works from the likes of Albert Stewart, Sam Maloof, Arthur and Jean Ames, Harrison McIntosh, Betty Davenport Ford and Phil Dike, among others. The CUCC sanctuary is considered today by many to be one of Criley's best works and a modern masterpiece.

The tour group will meet outside in front of the church, the tour will begin at 2:30 (in case of rain, we will meet in the narthex). Tour is limited to 30, tickets are $40 ea, please purchase in advance. Your name will be on a list at the door. If available, tickets may be purchased at the door.