The Claremont Museum of Art’s upcoming exhibition, Dee Marcellus Cole and Carnival Seekers, will present the work of eight local folk artists Saturday,Aug. 5, with a reception from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. during Art Walk.

The exhibition will remain on view through Nov. 26.

Dee Marcellus Cole, of Upland, creates vibrant sculptures constructed of wood and layered paper. These colorful creatures, whimsical in movement and spiritual in nature, are reminiscent of Latin American culture.

Dee Marcellus Cole earned an MA in art from the Claremont Graduate School in 1984 and taught at La Verne University for twelve years. She has inspired generations of artists, hosted studio tours, presented workshops and been exhibited in numerous solo shows.

The Claremont Museum of Art is in the historic Claremont Depot at 200 W. First St. in Claremont just steps away from the Metrolink Station. The museum is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. Admission is $5 and free for CMA members and children under 18. The museum is also open from 6 to 9 p.m. on the first Saturday of every month for the Art Walk.

Go to www.claremontmuseum.org for more information about the museum.