The Vil Clare 2016 Oct • 4
BEHIND THE SCENES
Do you know...
• GUMBY creator, ART CLOKEY, spent part of his childhood living in Claremont
• This childhood home is located on Via Zurita Street and will be on HOME
TOUR as well as serve as the site of the SUNSET RECEPTION
• Art's son and daughter-in-law, JOE and JOAN ROCK CLOKEY, will be curating a
special exhibition to be displayed during Sunset Reception and Home Tour
• JOE and JOAN will be our Special Guests at Sunset Reception - where Art's
95th birthday (Oct. 12) will also be celebrated
HOME TOUR
SUNSET RECEPTION
ART CLOKEY
was adopted at the age of twelve by Joseph W. Clokey, a generous, lov-
ing man who changed the course of Art’s life. Gumby and Davey & Goliath creator Art
Clokey's dad,
JOSEPH CLOKEY,
was a Renaissance man who wrote over 200 pieces
of original classical music. He was a talented oil and watercolor painter, a mushroom
collector and naturalist. He was one of the founding members who helped protect the
land that is now the Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden. Professor Clokey was a very
popular music teacher at Pomona College in Claremont, California where he also led
the choir and was involved in theater. Read more at the exhibit.
JOE CLOKEY
Son of Art and Ruth Clokey, the pioneering creators of Gumby, Joe Clokey carries on his
parents’ legacy as President of Clokey Productions/Premavision Studios, introducing
Gumby to the next generation of fans.
As a child and as a young man, Joe studied the techniques of clay animation and film
making alongside his father. Joe went on to write, direct and produce over 60 award-
winning educational films that are used in schools worldwide.
JOAN ROCK CLOKEY
As Director of Creative and Marketing for Clokey Productions/Premavision, Joan takes the lead on Gumby mar-
keting strategy and manages the studio art department. Armed with a long resume of professional experience in
the arts, a keen sense of design and passion for the creative process, she oversees all creative aspects of produc-
tion, including character development, writing, storyboarding, set design, puppet making, animation and promo-
tion.
Meet Joe and Joan Clokey
Enjoy Art Clokey and Gumby Exhibit at Sunset Reception and Home Tour
Purchase tickets in advance at ClaremontHeritage.org / Phone 909.621.0848
Photos and bios courtesy of Joe and Joan Clokey