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The Regarding Us Chain Letter Project is a self-curated group exhibition celebrating creativity in the Antelope Valley. The process began with a small group of artists who were initially invited to show their work by community engagement artist Rebecca Niederlander. This group then each invited 5 artists to also participate. Those 5 invited 5 more artists, thus leading to your invitation. The process will continue on with more invitations until the installation date. The result is an exponentially massive, community-curated project filled with work by an extraordinary array of Antelope Valley creatives. The Regarding Us Chain Letter Project is a part of Antelope Valley Art Outpost, a creative placemaking project that supports regional vitality in the Antelope Valley.

The Math Literacy students and teachers of Antelope Valley Union High School District in collaboration with MOAH museum are proud to present "Tessellation World." An exhibition that emphasizes the understanding of spatial reasoning, geometric concepts, and measurement in real-life situations that require problem solving, communication, reasoning, and analysis of information and further deepens the connection between art and mathematics.

Jose Lozano is a multimedia artist who is considered a principal in the Los Angeles Latino arts scene. His figurative drawings, paintings, and mixed media works transform everyday scenarios into humorous and satirical subject matter. His playful style and curiosity give his work a mischievous and childlike quality. Combining social issues such as identity, cultural erasure, and cultural amnesia with comedic elements makes his work approachable. This accessibility creates an entry point for the viewer to imagine themselves in a scenario that may be unfamiliar and foreign while challenging a dialogue of understanding and tolerance. Jose Lozano received his Master of Fine Arts degree from California State University, Fullerton. His drawings and paintings have been exhibited widely at venues that include the Museum of Contemporary Art in San Diego, The Hammer Museum at the University of California, Los Angeles, Orange County Museum of Contemporary Art, Patricia Correia Gallery, Self Help Graphics and Art in Los Angeles, California and Avenue 50 Studio, Inc in Los Angeles, California. He has received many awards including a J. Paul Getty Mid-Career Grant in Painting and a California Arts Council Grant for Drawing and Painting.

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.

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

I Hope the Wind Don’t Blow was a look into the nine month process of interactions between a graduate class of eight students of Otis College of Art and Design Graduate Program in Public Practice, and the communities of Sun Village, Littlerock and surrounding areas of Antelope Valley. I Hope the Wind Don’t Blow is one outcome of the Outpost partnership between Los Angeles County Arts Commission, Antelope Valley communities of Sun Village and Littlerock, MOAH and Otis College of Art and Design, partnering local community members with artists to develop public expressions of community concerns and identity. As an educational component of such a rich and complex partnership, this class met weekly to develop skills of social engagement through principles of listening, eliciting, play, dialogue, sharing food, music, film, local tours, and a host of other social and aesthetic tools. Each student chose a focus - economic, historical, environment, youth development, and culture, developing collaborative and artistic forms of interaction to represent many local voices and social conditions. The many community events connected in this presentation included: Henderson Blumer - local voices digital archive Jeanette Degollado - community eco murals Margarethe Drexel - goat cheese making event Mark Farina - film as portrait of Antelope Valley Jennifer Kane & Beth Ann Morrison - mobile trailer as platform for community exchange Shefali Mistry - youth development Catherine “Scoti” Scott - Sun Village cooking circle for artisanal foods Behind this class of eight students has been the support of four key teachers Dorit Cypis (Lead Teacher and Managing Director), Misael Diaz, Tracee Johnson and Sara Daleiden. Suzanne Lacy, Director of Otis College of Art and Design Graduate Public Program, is key in developing the Outpost partnership and overseeing this program.

Celebrating the Spirit of Summer, MOAH:CEDAR presented the surf and beach related paintings of Mark Kolodziejczyk in the Lobby Gallery. As a graduate of Art Center College of Design, Mark turned his highly refined craft into realistic scenes for Walt Disney Imagineering. He has led many scenic paint projects for Disney including creating fresh snow through paint on the Matterhorn, painting with black light to create a 3D experience on the Indiana Jones ride and created unique experiences through paint on Big Thunder Mountain, ToonTown, Pirates of the Caribbean, Splash Mountain, Space Mountain and many more. His work is also prominent at Universal Studios Hollywood and City Walk. He continues to consult throughout Disneyland including the new Club 33 Project

On August 28, 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. stood in front of the Lincoln Memorial and spoke the words that would change the course of history and be remembered by Americans of all races for generations to come. In his famous “I Have a Dream” speech, Dr. King vocalized the issues at the heart of the Civil Rights Movement, calling for peaceful protest, justice, and equality. He was a leader, a pastor, and an accomplished scholar, but above all, Martin Luther King, Jr. lived to serve his community. Dr. King has this in common with one of the men who chronicled his legacy--photographer Wyatt Kenneth Coleman. “In the mid 1970’s,” says Coleman, “I began documenting people striving to make a difference.” A Vietnam Veteran, Coleman’s dedication to helping others is evident in both his artistic practice and humanitarian contributions. In addition to documenting Dr. King’s legacy, the artist established a collaboration with Coretta Scott King in 1979, which remained active until her death. Coleman was interested in the effect that the Civil Rights Movement had on the lives of ordinary people, stating, “When a person is committed and makes a contribution to their community, lives are changed and doing the right thing is really key.” As such, much of his work documents every-day people participating in non-violent activism by committing acts of kindness and working towards social justice. In these images, Coleman seeks to emphasize the importance that engagement and oral history play in passing down the value of serving one’s community and family. It is through this body of work that MOAH:CEDAR is excited to provide an intimate look into the artist’s personal legacy. Wyatt Kenneth Coleman is a freelance photojournalist whose career spans over fifty years. While serving in the military, he studied at the U.S. Airforce Photography School, gaining skills that would benefit him in both his military and artistic careers. He has certifications from the Winona School of Professional Photography, the University of Minnesota and Santa Fe Photographic workshops. Coleman is a member of the International Freelance Photographers Organization and has had his work regularly shown in several publications, including 3M, Ebony and Jet Magazines, The Daily Word, and TV Guide Canada. He received an award of appreciation from the late Coretta Scott King for a visual presentation he helped create, promoting the establishment of the Martin Luther King Center for Non Violent Social Change in Atlanta. Coleman has been awarded for his unselfish volunteer service in the communities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, and was recognized for his volunteer work at the Elm Avenue Community Garden by Assemblyman Tom Lackey, in addition to receiving an award from Lancaster City Council, for his contributions to the community. Wyatt Kenneth Coleman currently lives in Lancaster. A Lancaster resident, Coleman is a freelance photojournalist with a career that spans more than 50 years. He first became interested in this medium as a direct result of his older brother’s photograpy studio, which ignited a passion in him that continues to this day. During his service in the U.S. Air Force, Coleman studied at the U.S. Air Force Photography School, learning skills which would benefit both his military and private professional careers. He went on to further his education by receiving certifications from Santa Fe Photographic Workshops, the Winona School of Professional Photography, and the University of Minnesota. His work has been published in Ebony magazine, as well as many other articles and publications.

The Lancaster Museum of Art and History (MOAH) and MOAH:CEDAR are thrilled to announce the 35th Annual All-Media Juried Art Exhibition. In this annual exhibition, artists of all ages and experience levels from around the Antelope Valley and the 5th Supervisorial District of Los Angeles County are welcomed to participate. This year's exhibition will include two new categories: Community Coloring Book and Destination Lancaster Postcard. These new categories are designed to encourage artists to submit black and white line drawings, photographs and illustrations, which celebrate our vibrant community and the richness of the region. Submitted works to the Community Coloring Book and Destination Lancaster categories will be included in a MOAH produced coloring book and official Destination Lancaster postcards, respectively. The exhibition will celebrate participating artists with a special closing reception on Saturday, June 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. The awards ceremony will begin at 7 p.m. where 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, May 23 to Sunday, June 28. This year’s jurors include artists Nathaniel Ancheta and April Bey, who are joined by art historian and critic, Betty Ann Brown. Exhibition visitors are encouraged to vote for their favorite artwork using #MOAHPeoplesChoice on Instagram. The artwork with the most votes during the exhibition’s run will receive a cash award to be announced at the special closing reception. As in previous years, the Lancaster Museum and Public Art Foundation will consider each of the Best of Exhibition winners for acquisition into the Museum of Art and History’s permanent collection.

Celebrate Lancaster highlights various features of culture throughout the region’s existence, spanning from prehistory to contemporary times. Key characteristics of life in Lancaster will be accentuated through displays of archival records and three-dimensional objects from MOAH’s permanent collection, detailing the area’s transition from a small western town into an official California city. Primary themes include: paleoindian and prehistoric archaeology, early pioneers and colonizers, local industries such as mining, railroads and agriculture, traditional fairs and festivals and other ephemera contributing to the distinctiveness of this high-desert settlement. Highlighting the moments in Lancaster’s history that make it a unique cultural destination, Celebrate Lancaster tells the story of the City’s inimitable heritage, valuable to both local residents and visitors to the region.

MOAH:CEDAR’s Hispanic Heritage Exhibition featured artists Sergio Hernandez, Sergio Vasquez, Edwin Vasquez and Soledad Saucedo-Butzke in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Monica Wyatt is an artistic alchemist, transforming collected materials into precious objects. She fuses the history of the materials together to create new beginnings, representing the cyclic nature of all things. By reimagining objects and their composition, Wyatt is able to more uniquely speak about her inspirations, interventions and intentions. The objects she creates make space for the viewer to enter, navigate, commune, and reflect. The works on display are transformations of man-made objects into forms that signify qualities of nature. Wyatt challenges her audience to consider the aesthetic traits of each object rather than judge them by their intended use. In her assemblage, electric capacitors resemble plant life and zip ties mimic deep sea creatures. She dissembles pianos, organs, cables, sieves, and other utilitarian items from a past when people valued human production and craftsmanship. Continuum is Wyatt’s first installation in her ongoing collaboration with curator Jill Moniz.