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Sonja Schenk Untethered January 8, 2015 Sonja Schenk is an artist based in Los Angeles. She began as a video artist and has since turned to painting and sculpture. She has participated in group shows at the Vincent Price Art Museum, the Berkeley Art Center, Tarfest LA, and Cerritos College Art Gallery. Her work has been featured in NY Arts Magazine, the Eastbay Express, the San Francisco Chronicle, Forth magazine, and at rhizome.org. She has had shows in Northern California, Los Angeles and has been invited to do a site-specific work at a museum in Switzerland, her first show outside the U.S. Noah Thomas' exploration of sound is influenced by landscape and by an internal landscape/soundscape embodied in the construction of ‘place.’ Thomas’ improvisational practice currently uses the analogue manipulation of sound from a variety of sources, looped digitally and offset in time to create a sense of space/place. The instruments he uses include trumpet, cedar flute, conch, keyboard, Theremin, tonal percussion instruments, sound toys and natural objects. Thomas used a variety of these instruments to interpret Sonja Schenk’s paintings and sculptures during the opening reception. Just as the physical landscape delivers a wide range of sensory cues, clues and delights, so do Thomas’ soundscape. Together with Sonja Schenk’s works, which stack and crumble, rise and fall like the terrain, they become a new construction of place. Untethered Untethered Untethered Untethered Untethered Untethered Untethered Untethered Untethered Untethered Untethered Untethered Untethered Untethered Untethered Untethered Untethered Untethered Untethered Untethered Untethered Untethered Untethered Untethered Untethered Untethered Untethered Untethered Untethered Untethered

Nathaniel Ancheta Echoes of Nature August 3 - September 15, 2024 Artist Talk: Sunday, September 15 | 3-4 PM Echoes of Nature explores the practice between humanity and the natural world. Through three diverse yet interconnected pieces, this exhibition delves into themes of self, representation, language and technology. It underscores the importance of self-reflection, the influence of language, and the roles of technology in shaping our understanding of the natural world and ourselves within it.

Various Artists Solstice May 30 - June 28, 2015 Marthe Aponte, Christine Kline, Antoinette De Paiva and Terry Cervantes led an intimate and explorational tour about their artistic processes. Solstice Solstice Solstice Solstice Solstice Solstice Solstice Solstice Solstice Solstice Solstice Solstice Solstice Solstice Solstice Solstice Solstice Solstice Solstice Solstice Solstice Solstice Solstice Solstice Solstice Solstice Solstice Solstice Solstice Solstice

Miya Ando The Cathedral (The Shrine of Trees, The Sisters and The Mother) June 23, 2018 - September 2, 2018 A naturally occuring ring of trees is called a Cathedral. In the center is the oldest, largest tree that drops seeds, which become seedlings and eventually large trees around the center tree. There is a natural ring of redwood trees (200 plus feet tall) where I lived in the Santa Cruz mountains. In the center of the ring was a ‘mother’ tree that had been struck by lightning and was charred black. Before the ‘mother’ tree was struck by lightning, it had dropped seeds in a ring around it, which grew to be huge giants. I have been fascinated by the fact that within a ring of trees, after the center ‘mother’ tree dies (struck by lightning or otherwise killed) the trees around it send glucose via the roots to the dying tree and keep it alive sometimes for decades. I invite visitors to enter the ring of trees, created with gossamer silk chiffon panels and hope to create a tranquil and contemplative, immersive environment. “The Cathedral (The Shrine of Trees, The Sisters and The Mother)” by Miya Ando “The Cathedral (The Shrine of Trees, The Sisters and The Mother)” by Miya Ando “The Cathedral (The Shrine of Trees, The Sisters and The Mother)” by Miya Ando “The Cathedral (The Shrine of Trees, The Sisters and The Mother)” by Miya Ando “The Cathedral (The Shrine of Trees, The Sisters and The Mother)” by Miya Ando “The Cathedral (The Shrine of Trees, The Sisters and The Mother)” by Miya Ando “The Cathedral (The Shrine of Trees, The Sisters and The Mother)” by Miya Ando “The Cathedral (The Shrine of Trees, The Sisters and The Mother)” by Miya Ando “The Cathedral (The Shrine of Trees, The Sisters and The Mother)” by Miya Ando “The Cathedral (The Shrine of Trees, The Sisters and The Mother)” by Miya Ando “The Cathedral (The Shrine of Trees, The Sisters and The Mother)” by Miya Ando “The Cathedral (The Shrine of Trees, The Sisters and The Mother)” by Miya Ando “The Cathedral (The Shrine of Trees, The Sisters and The Mother)” by Miya Ando “The Cathedral (The Shrine of Trees, The Sisters and The Mother)” by Miya Ando “The Cathedral (The Shrine of Trees, The Sisters and The Mother)” by Miya Ando “The Cathedral (The Shrine of Trees, The Sisters and The Mother)” by Miya Ando “The Cathedral (The Shrine of Trees, The Sisters and The Mother)” by Miya Ando “The Cathedral (The Shrine of Trees, The Sisters and The Mother)” by Miya Ando “The Cathedral (The Shrine of Trees, The Sisters and The Mother)” by Miya Ando “The Cathedral (The Shrine of Trees, The Sisters and The Mother)” by Miya Ando “The Cathedral (The Shrine of Trees, The Sisters and The Mother)” by Miya Ando “The Cathedral (The Shrine of Trees, The Sisters and The Mother)” by Miya Ando “The Cathedral (The Shrine of Trees, The Sisters and The Mother)” by Miya Ando “The Cathedral (The Shrine of Trees, The Sisters and The Mother)” by Miya Ando “The Cathedral (The Shrine of Trees, The Sisters and The Mother)” by Miya Ando “The Cathedral (The Shrine of Trees, The Sisters and The Mother)” by Miya Ando “The Cathedral (The Shrine of Trees, The Sisters and The Mother)” by Miya Ando “The Cathedral (The Shrine of Trees, The Sisters and The Mother)” by Miya Ando “The Cathedral (The Shrine of Trees, The Sisters and The Mother)” by Miya Ando “The Cathedral (The Shrine of Trees, The Sisters and The Mother)” by Miya Ando

Aazam Irilian New World December 4, 2014 Using her hands as her tool, Aazam Irilian’s paintings are created through combining acrylic inks, fabric dyes and oil on canvas. She begins every painting in a state of not knowing and by pouring the paint onto the canvas. This technique allows the paints to stay fluid longer and bleed into each other slowly over time—hence, the tonal variations and transparency of the colors, which create a sense of depth within the space. This results in fluidity and translucency on the surface, which are complemented by organic lines to create movement and form. New World New World New World New World New World New World New World New World New World New World New World New World New World New World New World New World New World New World New World New World New World New World New World New World New World New World New World New World New World New World

Johnny Dearest and Ricardo Cisneros Spirits November 7, 2015 - January 10, 2016 MOAH:CEDAR opened its Spirits show, highlighting work by local artists Johnny Dearest and Ricardo Cisneros. Both Dearest and Cisneros explore the tension born of contrasts in their art, which is informed by their shared desire for an alternative to the material world. Featuring fantastic, ethereal imagery, Spirits addresses the exhibiting artists’ disillusionment with reality. Johnny Dearest: SPAT Ricardo Cisneros:GHETTO /GOTHIC “Spirits” by Johnny Dearest and Ricardo Cisneros “Spirits” by Johnny Dearest and Ricardo Cisneros “Spirits” by Johnny Dearest and Ricardo Cisneros “Spirits” by Johnny Dearest and Ricardo Cisneros “Spirits” by Johnny Dearest and Ricardo Cisneros “Spirits” by Johnny Dearest and Ricardo Cisneros “Spirits” by Johnny Dearest and Ricardo Cisneros “Spirits” by Johnny Dearest and Ricardo Cisneros “Spirits” by Johnny Dearest and Ricardo Cisneros “Spirits” by Johnny Dearest and Ricardo Cisneros “Spirits” by Johnny Dearest and Ricardo Cisneros “Spirits” by Johnny Dearest and Ricardo Cisneros “Spirits” by Johnny Dearest and Ricardo Cisneros “Spirits” by Johnny Dearest and Ricardo Cisneros “Spirits” by Johnny Dearest and Ricardo Cisneros “Spirits” by Johnny Dearest and Ricardo Cisneros “Spirits” by Johnny Dearest and Ricardo Cisneros “Spirits” by Johnny Dearest and Ricardo Cisneros “Spirits” by Johnny Dearest and Ricardo Cisneros “Spirits” by Johnny Dearest and Ricardo Cisneros “Spirits” by Johnny Dearest and Ricardo Cisneros “Spirits” by Johnny Dearest and Ricardo Cisneros “Spirits” by Johnny Dearest and Ricardo Cisneros “Spirits” by Johnny Dearest and Ricardo Cisneros “Spirits” by Johnny Dearest and Ricardo Cisneros “Spirits” by Johnny Dearest and Ricardo Cisneros “Spirits” by Johnny Dearest and Ricardo Cisneros “Spirits” by Johnny Dearest and Ricardo Cisneros “Spirits” by Johnny Dearest and Ricardo Cisneros “Spirits” by Johnny Dearest and Ricardo Cisneros

Dani Dodge and Various Artists Personal Territories, CEDARFEST, Juried Show 2017 June 17, 2017 - August 5, 2017 The Lancaster Museum of Art and History and MOAH:CEDAR are excited to announce the 2017 Annual Juried Arts Festival. The exhibition kicks off with CEDARFEST, a one-night-only festival celebrating the artists. The festival will take place Saturday, June 17th, from 4 PM – 8 PM This year’s jurors include local, internationally recognized artist Robin Rosenthal and Los Angeles Artist Nicolas Shake. Artists interested in submitting work should note that the museum will only accept entries through Café (callforentry.org). For those unfamiliar with online submissions, workshops detailing the process will be available at MOAH May 25th and May 27th, from 6:30 PM to 8 PM Participants will have the opportunity to submit their work through Café’s online system during these workshops. The submission period for CEDARFEST runs from April 28th to June 2nd. CEDARFEST, the exhibition, will be on view Saturday, June 17, through Saturday, August 5, 2017. Upper and lower galleries will be open to the public during MOAH:CEDAR’s hours of operation, Thursday – Sunday, 2 P.M. – 8 P.M. Community members are invited to view the art and share photos on social media using #CEDARFEST . Visitors are also encouraged to vote for their favorite pieces using #CedarfestPeoplesChoice2017 , as the artwork with the most votes on Instagram will receive a special prize following the exhibition. All exhibiting artists will receive an electronic catalog listing all participants and their displayed works. Dani Dodge’s “Personal Territories” maps out a new way of looking at home Lancaster, CA — When we are young, we want nothing more than to get away from home. As we age, some of us want nothing more than to be home. Dani Dodge’s installation maps her own history of home and encourages visitors to consider their own tales of personal territory. Opening June 17 at MOAH:CEDAR, “Personal Territories” is a room-sized interactive installation that incorporates video and sculpture while allowing members of the public to contemplate their own memories of home. Dodge is known for crafting evocative interactive works that reflect ideas of home, formation of identity, and the secrets we hide in public and private spaces. She explores how many layers of transparency are required before opacity occurs. Opening reception: 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday June 17, 2017 Location: MOAH:CEDAR, 44857 Cedar Ave., Lancaster, California Exhibition runs through August 5, 2017 Hours: 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday through Sunday Cost: Free Additional events: The exhibition will include four events—July 1, 8, 15, and 22—outside of the museum walls to engage the community in a dialogue about the personal territory we all tread. To create the work, the artist, who grew up in California, relearned the art of sewing, something she abandoned after doing poorly in home economics at age 14. She re-creates her childhood bed in clear vinyl and shades of translucent fabric, hanging it from the museum ceiling. Each piece is a striation in her journey. Threads dangle from the seams. A time-lapse video, reminiscent of Dodge’s childhood territory, projects onto and through the objects. It is at once visible and obscured as it plays upon the surfaces. The installation allows the public to wander through this ephemeral representation of Dodge’s personal history, rendered in dreamlike colors and textures that at once conceal and reveal the details of her youth. Sculptures made from the skins of mattresses dot the room. Visitors are invited to share their own childhood memories and ideas of home on wood blocks—one of the most solid items within the room—and hide them in shoeboxes under the bed. Inspired by her personal history as a war correspondent, political journalist, and a young single mother who at one point lived in a car with two infants, the artist’s sculptures and installations reveal a range of powerful themes, including identity, memory, the fragility of home, and the nature of truth. At the same time, Dodge’s installation seduces viewers with its delicate monumentality and subtle but perilous beauty. While no less contemplative, her “Personal Territories” public performances will be a celebration of community and home. At locations throughout Lancaster, she invites the public to share their own truths with her and others. The paper airplanes, drawings, and stories that result from the encounters will be on view at MOAH:CEDAR. Personal Territories: Events Interactive Art with Dani Dodge Saturday, July 1, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Joe Davies Heritage Airpark Horizons Beyond the Homefront Participants fold paper planes, write where they want to go on them and toss them into the “horizon.” Saturday, July 8, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Prime Desert Woodlands The Earth Is My Home Participants fill in a 4-foot-tall image of the Earth with their thoughts and drawings of what the planet means to them. Saturday, July 15, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Los Angeles County Library – Lancaster The Setting for my Story Is Home We all have a story to tell. Participants tell the artist a short story about their home, wherever or whatever it is. The artist creates a title for the story and types it on a vintage library reference card that the participant then files into a library card file. Saturday, July 22, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Western Hotel Museum Home as Heritage Visitors to the museum think about their own heritage. They share the name of a relative who was a foundation of their family and a short story about that person. The artist types the story in no more than three sentences on parchment paper that becomes a “book.” Bio: Dani Dodge lives and works in Los Angeles. Her work is included in three museum collections and has been shown across the U.S. and internationally. In 2016, Americans for the Arts named Dodge’s interactive installation/performance “CONFESS” one of the outstanding public art projects of the previous year. She is a former newspaper reporter who was part of a team that won the Pulitzer Prize for exposing congressional corruption in 2006. She was embedded with the Marines during the invasion of Iraq in 2003, and covered the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005. She left journalism in 2008 to focus on art. Websites: DaniDodge.com & lancastermoah.org Note: Dodge’s opening reception is being held in conjunction with the 32nd Annual All-Media Juried Arts Festival, CEDARFEST, hosted by the Lancaster Museum of Art & History (MOAH) and MOAH:CEDAR. “Personal Territories” by Dani Dodge “Personal Territories” by Dani Dodge “Personal Territories” by Dani Dodge “Personal Territories” by Dani Dodge “Personal Territories” by Dani Dodge “Personal Territories” by Dani Dodge “Personal Territories” by Dani Dodge “Personal Territories” by Dani Dodge “Personal Territories” by Dani Dodge “Personal Territories” by Dani Dodge “Personal Territories” by Dani Dodge “Personal Territories” by Dani Dodge “Personal Territories” by Dani Dodge “Personal Territories” by Dani Dodge “Personal Territories” by Dani Dodge “Personal Territories” by Dani Dodge “Personal Territories” by Dani Dodge “Personal Territories” by Dani Dodge “Personal Territories” by Dani Dodge “Personal Territories” by Dani Dodge “Personal Territories” by Dani Dodge “Personal Territories” by Dani Dodge “Personal Territories” by Dani Dodge “Personal Territories” by Dani Dodge “Personal Territories” by Dani Dodge “Personal Territories” by Dani Dodge “Personal Territories” by Dani Dodge “Personal Territories” by Dani Dodge “Personal Territories” by Dani Dodge “Personal Territories” by Dani Dodge

Antelope Valley Union High School District CEDARFEST 2016 April 9, 2020 - May 7, 2016 The Lancaster Museum of Art & History (MOAH) and MOAH:CEDAR were pleased to host CEDARFEST Student, the Museum's High School Student Arts Festival! Hosted at MOAH:CEDAR, a space that has a longstanding history of being recognized as the community hub of art and culture, the student-driven exhibition kicked off with a one-night festival and awards ceremony celebrating the young artists. Featuring college recruiters, art demonstrations, a DJ and a well-known local food truck, this highly anticipated event was an unforgettable evening for students and community members alike. Media categories featured in the exhibition include: painting, drawing, ceramics, digital and film photography, 2D and 3D mixed media, and short film. Festival liaisons were Jennifer Newman-Bird from Littlerock High School, and Robyn Young, from Eastside High School. Cedarfest 2016 Cedarfest 2016 Cedarfest 2016 Cedarfest 2016 Cedarfest 2016 Cedarfest 2016 Cedarfest 2016 Cedarfest 2016 Cedarfest 2016 Cedarfest 2016 Cedarfest 2016 Cedarfest 2016 Cedarfest 2016 Cedarfest 2016 Cedarfest 2016 Cedarfest 2016 Cedarfest 2016 Cedarfest 2016 Cedarfest 2016 Cedarfest 2016 Cedarfest 2016 Cedarfest 2016 Cedarfest 2016 Cedarfest 2016 Cedarfest 2016

Prison Arts Collective Beyond the Blue August 31, 2019 - November 10, 2019 “Beyond the Blue” is a traveling exhibition of over 100 works of art created in California by incarcerated individuals participating in weekly arts programming through the Prison Arts Collective (PAC). The artists included seek to transform their lives through art and aim to shift society’s stereotypical image of ‘inmate’ or ‘prisoner’ by sharing their personal expressions, goals, and talents to demonstrate their shared humanity. The Prison Arts Collective now facilitates weekly programs in eight California state prisons and will expand to twelve institutions by 2020. The project’s multidisciplinary arts classes are led by a collaborative team of teaching artists, university students, and peer facilitators. The program also offers a comprehensive Arts Facilitator Training program for incarcerated individuals that want to grow as leaders and mentors by facilitating art classes. The PAC is founded by Annie Buckley, Professor and Director of Art + Design at San Diego State University, and supported by Arts in Corrections, an initiative of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and the California Arts Council. “Beyond the Blue” by Prison Arts Collective “Beyond the Blue” by Prison Arts Collective “Beyond the Blue” by Prison Arts Collective “Beyond the Blue” by Prison Arts Collective “Beyond the Blue” by Prison Arts Collective “Beyond the Blue” by Prison Arts Collective “Beyond the Blue” by Prison Arts Collective “Beyond the Blue” by Prison Arts Collective “Beyond the Blue” by Prison Arts Collective “Beyond the Blue” by Prison Arts Collective “Beyond the Blue” by Prison Arts Collective “Beyond the Blue” by Prison Arts Collective “Beyond the Blue” by Prison Arts Collective “Beyond the Blue” by Prison Arts Collective “Beyond the Blue” by Prison Arts Collective “Beyond the Blue” by Prison Arts Collective “Beyond the Blue” by Prison Arts Collective “Beyond the Blue” by Prison Arts Collective “Beyond the Blue” by Prison Arts Collective “Beyond the Blue” by Prison Arts Collective “Beyond the Blue” by Prison Arts Collective “Beyond the Blue” by Prison Arts Collective “Beyond the Blue” by Prison Arts Collective “Beyond the Blue” by Prison Arts Collective

Antelope Valley Union High School District 39th Annual High School Student Art Exhibition March 28 - May 12, 2024 The Lancaster Museum of Art and History (MOAH) and MOAH:CEDAR are delighted to unveil the Museum's 39th Annual High School Student Art Exhibition for this year! Hosted by MOAH:CEDAR, a renowned institution recognized as the community hub of art and culture, this event offers an exciting platform for high school students to showcase their artistic talents. With a rich history, this highly anticipated exhibition promises an unforgettable opportunity for both students and community members to engage with the vibrant world of art. Exhibition Run Date: March 28-May 12, 2024 Award Ceremony: Thursday, April 4, 2024 | 6PM - 8PM , doors open at 5:30pm. Gallery will be open to the public at 2pm. MOAH:CEDARS Hours of Operation Monday-Wednesday: Closed Thursday-Sunday: 2PM - 8PM

Melissa Reischman Sensory Perceptions December 2, 2023 - January 21, 2024 Artist Talk | Saturday, January 13 from 12:30PM-2:00PM Featuring Melissa Reischman and moderated by art historian Betty Ann Brown with poetry recital by Cindy Rinne. Artist Melissa Reischman's body of work explores the dichotomy between light and dark in her two-dimensional abstractions of nature. Reischman explores the psychological and esitential states of being through visual metaphor. Through contrasting elements, Reischman scales through different emotional states to capture her internal and external world. From charcoal, oil paint, paper, panels, and canvas her abstractions investigate astmosphere and form. The images seen throughout her pieces are inspired by her encounters with the natural world, memories, and personal mythologies. For Reischman, some of her works are deeply autobiographical, often reflecting her feelings and reactions in a particular moment of time. Delft Gestures Better Days Tulip Spiral Vortex Delft Gestures Better Days Tulip Spiral Vortex Delft Gestures Better Days Tulip Spiral Vortex Delft Gestures Better Days Tulip Spiral Vortex Delft Gestures Better Days Tulip Spiral Vortex Delft Gestures Better Days Tulip Spiral Vortex Delft Gestures Better Days Tulip Spiral Vortex Delft Gestures Better Days Tulip Spiral Vortex

Kristine Schomaker Perceive Me October 9, 2021 - December 12, 2021 Featured Artists: Amanda Mears, Anna Kostanian, Anna Stump, Ashley Bravin, Austin Young, Baha Danesh, Betzi Stein, Bibi Davidson, Bradford J Salamon, Caron Rand, Carson Grubaugh, Catherine Ruane, Chris Blevins-Morrison, Christina Ramos, Cynda Valle, Daena Title, Daggi Wallace, Dani Dodge, Debbie Korbel, Debby/ Larry Kline, Debe Arlook, Diane Cockerill, Donna Bates, Elizabeth Tobias, Ellen Friedlander, Emily Wiseman, Geneva Costa, J Michael Walker, Jane Szabo, Janet Milhomme, Jeffrey Sklan, Jesse Standlea, John Waiblinger, Jorin Bossen, K Ryan Henisey, Karen Hochman Brown, Kate Kelton, Kate Savage, Kerri Sabine- Wolf, Kim Kimbro, L Aviva Diamond, Leslie Lanxinger, Mara Zaslove, Marjorie Salvaterra, Martin Cox, Monica Sandoval, Nancy Kay Turner, Nurit Avesar, Phung Huynh, Rakeem Cunningham, Serena Potter, Sheli Silverio, Susan Amorde, Susan T. Kurland, Sydney Walters, Tanya Ragir, Tony Pinto, and Vicki Walsh. In Perceive Me, an installation of 73 artworks from 60 different artists, organizer and instigator Kristine Schomaker challenges society, the art world, and herself to become more accepting of human differences — especially differences in size. For the project, Schomaker asked Los Angeles-based artists to do nude portraits of her plus-size form using any media. She then took on a performative role, posing in the nude for each artist, and in turn the artists created work that reflects their unique perception of her. Instead of critiquing or shaming Schomaker’s body, which is so often the experience of plus-sized people, the artists celebrated it by creating paintings, drawings, photographs, sculptures, video, and even a 3-D print. As an ongoing project, the collaborations with participatory artists have become part of Schomaker’s personal creative growth and emotional healing. She comments, “Not only is the art outstanding but the love they have for me is reflected in the works. Their vision of me heals me on levels beyond the body.” Schomaker sees Perceive Me as a vital social practice, opening the door for conversations about the personal and universal values of self and society. She states that it is a “platform for empowerment, for owning who we are, for being unique and authentic, for taking back our bodies… for being true, powerful and strong no matter what body shape, size, color, or gender we are. Perceive Me is for everyone.” Kristine Schomaker is an artist, curator, and publisher living and working at The Brewery Artist Lofts in Los Angeles, California. She earned her Bachelor of Art degree in art history and Master of Art degree in studio art from California State University, Northridge. Schomaker founded Shoebox Arts in 2014, followed by Shoebox Projects, an alternative art space, in 2017. She is also the publisher of Los Angeles contemporary art magazine Art and Cake. Schomaker is currently the president of the California State University Northridge Arts Alumni Association and social media manager for the Brewery Artwalk Association.