The Claremont Lewis Museum of Art, located in the historic Claremont Depot, is a jewel of a small art museum that celebrates the community’s rich artistic legacy and promotes the cultural vitality of the region. The Museum promotes the arts in Claremont and the region through its exhibitions and events and provides art education programs for Claremont schools. Centered by the Colleges, Claremont emerged as an important art community in the years following World War II under the leadership of Millard Sheets. Artists are integral to the cultural fabric of the City, having contributed to its unique identity and personality for more than 70 years. In the tradition of their predecessors, local artists continue to impact the quality of the social and built environments.