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38th Annual High School Student Art Exhibition Antelope Valley Union High School District March 30 - April 30, 2023 Back to All Exhibitions The Lancaster Museum of Art and History (MOAH) and MOAH:CEDAR are excited to announce the Museum’s 38th Annual High School Student Art Exhibition! Hosted by MOAH:CEDAR, an institution that has a long standing history of being recognized as the community hub of art and culture. This highly anticipated event promises an unforgettable opportunity for students and community members alike. The opening reception will take place on Thursday, March 30 from 5-7 PM with an awards ceremony at 6 PM. The exhibition will remain on view through April 30, 2023. The gallery will be open to the public during MOAH:CEDAR’s hours of operation. Media categories featured in the exhibition include: painting, drawing, ceramics, digital and film photography, 2D and 3D and mixed media.

What is Black and White and Pink allover? Amy Kaps September 15, 2018 - November 25, 2018 Back to All Exhibitions Kaps, an interdisciplinary artist, is in constant dialogue with her surroundings and those who inhabit it. Highly conceptual with the intention of altering perception and provoking thought, Kaps’ objective is to create honestly and question the status quo while reveling in a feast for the senses. Kaps challenges the viewer to decipher the common denominators and recognize the similarities within the differences that connect us regardless of age, race, or gender. What is Black and White and Pink allover? is Kaps’ latest exhibition in her Victus Versus/Striped World series, transforming the MOAH:CEDAR galleries into one of her iconic black, white, and striped installations. A new series of work by Kaps and her longtime collaborator, photographer Eric Schwabel, will also adorn the gallery as well as video installations done in collaboration with lovemando a.k.a. Armand Briones featured in the blackroom

To Hear Your Footsteps Chie Hitotsuyama October 2, 2016 - January 7, 2017 Back to All Exhibitions ! Widget Didn’t Load Check your internet and refresh this page. If that doesn’t work, contact us.

MOAH:CEDAR is a catalyst for engaging a diverse audience through captivating exhibitions, innovative artists and dynamic programming. Cedar Center for the Arts. Art, Education, Music, Performance in Lancaster, Ca. Encouraging art in the Antelope Valley. MOAH:CEDAR Mission Statement: Together with the Museum of Art and History, MOAH:CEDAR is a catalyst for engaging a diverse audience through captivating exhibitions, innovative artists, and dynamic programming. The gallery encourages progressive ideas, which highlight performance, education, and experimental studio practice. History: The over 100 year-old Cedar Center for the Arts is on the National Register of Historic Places and consists of several buildings on the southwest corner of Cedar Avenue and Lancaster Boulevard including the old Sheriff Substation, the Memorial Hall, arts classrooms, MOAH:CEDAR and the Studio at Cedar building. The Center was recently restored to preserve its original character with attention paid to changes that have occurred to the building since the 1930s. True to the building’s history and form, the restoration preserved much of the original architecture, features, fixtures and style. The Cedar Center for the Arts now has multiple classroom spaces on the building’s second-floor where performance, art and music classes will take place throughout the year. Cedar Center also holds numerous community events. View full event schedule Image by Johari Fields Contact MOAH:CEDAR 44857 Cedar Ave. Lancaster, CA 93534 moahcedar@cityoflancasterca.org Tel: 661-723-6250 Hours Open Thursday - Sunday | 2 - 6 PM Closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Holidays, and during periods of installation

Join us for a night of great music put on by our local Antelope Valley artists and performers. Live Music in Lancaster, Ca. cONCERT sERIES Show Schedule LIVE AND IN PERSON! Community x Music. Join us at CEDAR Hall for a night of great tunes performed by our local artists and musicians. FREE ADMISSION CONCERTS WILL RETURN 2025 Thanks for joining us for our Summer Concert Series in 2024 More Things Happening at MOAH:CEDAR Spotlight Cafe Live Figure Drawing Movie Night

Live Figure Drawing Model Application Are you 18 or Older? Do you have any prior modeling experience? (No experience needed) * Required Yes No Submit Thanks for submitting! Thank you for your interest in Modeling with us at MOAH:CEDAR! At MOAH:CEDAR we strive to create a welcoming environment; no prior or professional experience is needed to model with us. We appreciate each and everyone of our applicants for taking interest in our program. Due to high volume of model applicants, regular scheduling is not guaranteed. Our payment is through the City of Lancaster and may take 4-6 weeks after the modeling session and all paperwork is processed. It is important that each Model Applicant understands that this Modeling Opportunity is not a job but a single professional engagement with the opportunity to be considered and to be booked for future events. Thank you for your interest, we look forward to working with you!

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Michael James The Lancaster Museum of Art and History (MOAH) and MOAH:CEDAR are pleased to present Hands That Feed Us , a solo exhibition by artist Michael James. The exhibition will be on view from October 11 through November 30, 2025, at MOAH:CEDAR. The opening reception will take place on Saturday, October 11, from 4 to 6 PM. MOAH:CEDAR’s newest exhibition, Hands That Feed Us , highlights the critical yet often overlooked labor of migrant farm workers in the United States. Through James’ self-described style of Chromatic Stylized Realism, Michael James portrays farm workers not as anonymous laborers but as essential figures at the foundation of American life, individuals who sustain the nation while receiving little recognition or protection.. The exhibition addresses powerful themes such as narratives of migration, the heroic demands of agricultural work, and the complex realities of immigration and border politics. “In this series, I’m asking viewers to pause and consider the people whose labor quietly sustains our daily lives. To understand their journey to get to this place, the labor they perform, and the daily challenges they face. Farm workers are often unseen, yet they carry the weight of our nation’s food supply. We depend on them both economically and practically. Through these paintings, I hope to open a space for recognition, discussion, and reflection,” said artist Michael James. Michael James was born in Southampton, New York and currently lives and works in Southern California. James was trained in figurative painting at the Universidad Católica de Chile in Santiago. He has exhibited nationally and internationally in both museums and galleries. His work has received numerous accolades, including Best in Exhibition at the 40th Annual All-Media Juried Art Exhibition at MOAH:CEDAR, and Excellence in Painting award at the 2024 LA Open Juried Show at TAG Gallery in Los Angeles, CA

Antelope Valley Medical Center August 2, 2025 - September 28, 2025 Legacy of Care: 70 Years of Medical Innovation celebrates the history, progress, and enduring community impact of the Antelope Valley Medical Center (AVMC) since its opening in 1955. Through historical objects, photographs, and ephemera from the medical center’s archives, the exhibition highlights AVMC’s evolution over the last seventy years. With an emphasis on the staff and volunteers who have made invaluable contributions to the medical center throughout its history, Legacy of Care features testimonials from current, long-term staff members, as well as historic photographs that showcase the rich legacy of these individuals. In addition to these personal stories, the exhibition spotlights the strides that AVMC has taken in medical innovation, showcasing the advanced technologies implemented by the medical center since it’s opening. You're invited to the Opening Reception! Saturday, August 2 | 4 - 6 PM 44857 Cedar Ave, Lancaster, CA 93534 Join Us Credit: RBB Architects, Inc. DOWNLOAD THE PROGRAM

MOAH and MOAH:CEDAR MOAH and MOAH:CEDAR 40th Annual All Media Juried Art Exhibition June 7 - July 20, 2025 The Lancaster Museum of Art and History (MOAH) and MOAH:CEDAR are thrilled to announce the 40th Annual All-Media Juried Art Exhibition. The exhibition will celebrate participating artists with an opening reception on Saturday, June 7. The opening reception will begin at the gallery in MOAH:CEDAR from 4-6 PM. Afterwards celebrate with us at the Award Ceremony at the Lancaster Museum of Art and History from 6-8 PM. At the Award Ceremony over $1,000 will be awarded to participants by the Lancaster Museum and Public Art Foundation and various small businesses, community organizations, public officials, and other sponsors. The exhibition will run from Saturday, June 7 to Sunday, July 20, 2025. OPENING RECEPTION Saturday, June 7 at 4-6 PM MOAH:CEDAR 44857 Cedar Ave, Lancaster, CA 93534 AWARD CEREMONY Saturday, June 7 at 6-8 PM Lancaster Museum of Art and History 665 W. Lancaster Blvd, Lancaster, CA 93534 Get Tickets Meet The Jurors Photo credited to Stacey Meineke Photo 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.

Antelope Valley Union High School District Antelope Valley Union High School District 40th Annual High School Student Art Exhibition April 3, 2025 - May 18, 2025 MOAH:CEDAR and the Lancaster Museum of Art and History (MOAH) are proud to present the 40th annual Antelope Valley Union High School District (AVUHSD) Student Art Exhibition, taking place from Thursday, April 3, 2025, to Sunday, May 18, 2025. This highly anticipated exhibition provides a unique opportunity for high school students across the Antelope Valley to showcase their artistic talent in a professional gallery setting. The exhibition will officially open with an awards ceremony on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at 6 PM in Cedar Hall. This special event will celebrate the creativity and dedication of young artists, recognizing outstanding works across various artistic disciplines. This year’s exhibition features approximately 180 selected works, including two-dimensional, three-dimensional, and multimedia pieces, chosen by representatives from the museum after reviewing student art portfolios. Participating schools include all eight district high schools within the Antelope Valley Union High School District. MOAH:CEDAR invites the community to visit and support these talented young artists as they take their first steps into the world of professional art. Join us in celebrating their artistic achievements and exploring the creativity of the next generation

Uncovering Existence: Selections from the Museum's Permanent Collection February 15 - March 16, 2025 Uncovering Existence: Selections from the Museum’s Permanent Collection highlights selected works in the Lancaster Museum of Art and History’s (MOAH) permanent collection, showcasing a diverse range of artworks acquired by the museum over the past three decades. The exhibition presents work in a variety of artistic media and methods, ranging from abstract and representational painting, to photography, sculpture, and ceramic. Uncovering Existence features the work of 35 different artists at various stages of their artistic careers including: Abel Alejandre, Adrian Anguiano, April Bey, Perez Bros., Brooks Byrd, Lavialle Campbell, Doctor Eye, Lanise Howard, Suda House, Cynthia Ona Innis, Jorge A. Jimerez Jr., Christine Kline, Gary Lambert, Kevin Kowalski, B. Robert Moore, Mahtab Mohammadi, Sheila Pinkel, Elyse Pignolet, Melanie Walker, Samuelle Richardson, Melissa Reischman, Christopher Russell, Jim Seargeant, Katherine Stocking-Lopez, Jane Szabo, George Van Saake, Vyal Reyes, Amir Zaki, Manuel Zamudio, and Stevie Love, as well as, the 2024 All-Media Juried Exhibition winner Francis Robateau. The exhibition showcases the breadth of artists and pieces in MOAH’s permanent collection and addresses themes of memory, identity, and personal history. Through the works in the show, viewers can examine the vital role that the museum’s collection plays in preserving and interpreting cultural narratives in order to encourage dialogue about representation, inclusivity, and a deeper understanding of the human experience. By sharing diverse stories and perspectives, the museum remains relevant and engaged, ensuring that cultural heritage is honored and shared with future generations.