The Lancaster Museum of Art & History (MOAH) and MOAH:CEDAR proudly present the 40th Annual All-Media Juried Art Exhibition.
Open to artists of all ages and experience levels, this long-standing exhibition invites participants from across the Antelope Valley and the greater 5th Supervisorial District of Los Angeles County to submit their work for consideration. A panel of jurors, professionals in the fields of art, culture, and education carefully reviewed each submission to select this year's artwork, to be on view at the MOAH:CEDAR gallery.
Join us in celebrating the creativity and talent of our region's artists at the Opening Reception and Award Ceremony on Saturday, June 7, 2025.
Celebrate the Opening
Saturday, June 7, 2025
One night, Two locations!
Opening Reception
4-6 PM | MOAH:CEDAR
Gallery opens at 2PM
44857 Cedar Avenue, Lancaster, CA 93534
See all the selected work and cast your vote for your favorite in the People's Choice Awards competition. One vote per visit during the exhibition run through July 20, 2025.
Award Ceremony
6-8 PM | Lancaster Museum of Art & History (MOAH)
Door opens at 6PM
665 W. Lancaster Blvd, Lancaster CA 93534
The evening continues at MOAH with an award ceremony in the Main Gallery. Over $1,000 in prizes will be awarded to selected artists, made possible by the Lancaster Museum and Public Art Foundation, local businesses, community organizations, elected officials, and generous sponsors.
People’s Choice Awards
From June 7 through July 20, 2025, visitors to the 40th Annual All Media Juried Art Exhibition are invited to cast their vote for their favorite artwork in person at MOAH:CEDAR. One vote per person per day will be counted. The artwork receiving the highest number of votes will be announced at the exhibition’s closing on July 20, 2025.
Voting Guidelines:
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Voting is available during MOAH:CEDAR’s regular public hours.
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Upon your visit, a staff member will provide you with a ballot.
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Please write in the title of your favorite artwork and return the completed ballot to a staff member.
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No personal information is required; all ballots will remain anonymous.
Each visitor may submit one vote per day for the duration of the exhibition.
Meet The Jurors
Stephanie Sherwood
Artist and Curator
Stephanie Sherwood is an artist and curator living in Los Angeles. Her artwork has been shown internationally and in the United States, including the Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery, LA Artcore, The Brand Library and Art Center and DAC Gallery. Sherwood’s work and curatorial projects have been included in several publications including Artillery, Art and Cake, ArtHabens Contemporary Art Review, LA Weekly, MurzeMagazine and Voyage LA.
Steven r. CALZADA
Artist and Educator
Steven R. Calzada, an accomplished artist and educator in the Antelope Valley Union High School District since 2000, is known for his innovative curriculum and commitment to student creativity, earning multiple accolades, including Teacher of the Year. A UCLA Fine Arts graduate, he studied under renowned artists Chris Burden, Charles Ray, and Jorge Pardo. He actively exhibits locally and leads professional development initiatives, fostering collaboration among educators.
Samantha Herrera
Curator of Exhibits, Ontario Museum of History & Art
Samantha Herrera, Curator of Exhibits at the Ontario Museum of History & Art (OMHA) earned her B.A. from the University of California, Riverside. Starting nearly a decade ago as an art preparator, she has been key in developing and installing numerous exhibitions, utilizing her extensive institutional knowledge and curatorial insight. Sam is committed to promoting the Inland Empire’s arts community and fostering connections with artists from outside the region.