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Bird by Bird Jodi Bonassi January 8, 2022 - March 13, 2022 Back to All Exhibitions The beauty of drawing birds opened artist Jodi Bonassi’s heart to self-reflection and to the mysteries of nature and the universe. The bird soars, linking all the elements together. Earth and sky and water all flow continuously. She looked up, away from the complications of being human. She drew and painted birds on paper and canvas. There were shopping bags accumulated during the pandemic... she re-purposed the bags and drew a bird on each one to symbolize the temporary nature of all things. Birds symbolize freedom and Bonassi wanted to be free. She was accepted to the Parliament of Owls Ayatana Research Residency - a bird residency and bird school for nature artists. She found camaraderie among other artists from all over the world. On Instagram, Bonassi now know artists globally in a deeper way. Nature is a collaborative link that is deeper. She posted on Instagram and received a tremendous outpouring of interest from bird enthusiasts, nature photographers and everyday people who want to create. Beyond patience and the wonderfully relaxing nature of studying the birds, Bonassi found others wanting her to draw the birds they had taken pictures of. This series is a confirmation that we all seek to journey together through creating. Bonassi has felt a serenity and connection to others not previously felt. Thankfully she has a lot of patience as drawing a bird requires deep concentration. Every small thought disappears. You are mindful and free to soar…

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.

Luminous Mysteries Human Symmetries Nikolas Soren Goodich September 28 - November 24, 2024 Back to All Exhibitions MOAH:CEDAR and the Lancaster Museum of Art and History (MOAH) are pleased to announce Luminous Mysteries Human Symmetries , an exhibition by artist Nikolas Soren Goodich. Luminous Mysteries Human Symmetries will be on view at MOAH:CEDAR from Saturday, September 28th to Sunday, November 24th, 2024. The opening reception for the exhibition will take place on Saturday, September 28th from 4 - 6PM. MOAH:CEDAR’s newest exhibition, Luminous Mysteries Human Symmetries, showcases Goodich’s ability to transform his trauma, presenting viewers an opportunity to authentically connect and examine the idea of self and the imaged “other,” through the harmony and incongruence of images. His artistic practice explores the paradox of asymmetry and symmetry through monoprint profile portraits, and large scale installation, that allow for moments of quiet contemplation and close examination through its incandescent qualities . Nikolas Soren Goodich is a mixed-race Los Angeles native. He studied at the Rhode Island School of Design and School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston in the late 1980s, School of the Art Institution of Chicago in the late 90s and earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting and Printmaking at VCUarts in 2019. He has worked as an art preparator for 25 years at some of the most prestigious galleries and museums on the east and west coasts, all focused on fostering curatorial diversity. He is currently represented by galleries in Los Angeles and The Hague, Netherlands, with works in private collections in the United States, United Kingdom, and European Union.

The See and Be Seen exhibition highlights the artwork of each of the students that participated in the Bike and Pedestrian Safety campaign of the same name. Together, See and Be Seen invites students of the Antelope Valley to think critically about transportation and safety through four vital perspectives: Eyes Up, Phone Down; Make Eye Contact; Ride Right In the Bike Lane; and Walk Between the Lines. Remember, you want to See and Be Seen!

Emanations: Light, Growth, and Renewal in the Lancaster Museum of Art & History Collection Various December 20, 2025 - January 18, 2026 Back to All Exhibitions

Calling all Artists, Musicians, and Vendors. Cedar Center offers endless opportunites to get involved and express yourself. Live music in Lancaster. Emerging artist opportunities. Performance opportinities in the Antelope Valley. Lancaster, Ca. Calling all Artists, Musicians, & Vendors Here's a list of all the wonderful opportunities to get inolved at MOAH:CEDAR : GET INVOLVED Spotlight Cafe Vendor Application Figure Drawing Model Application General Gallery Application Volunteer Application

Poster Art Application Important: Watch the video below before submitting. Artwork submitted not to the video specifications will not be considered. For more info contact: moahmarketing@cityoflancasterca.org Upload your Art Here Upload supported file (Max 15MB) Submit Thanks for submitting! Show us your art for a shot at getting featured on one of our concert posters! All media types accepted in digital form (eg: a scan of your watercolor painting or a high quality image of your sculpture). Portrait orientation preferred. Paid Opportunity Watch this video for tips and tricks about photographing your artwork for submission:

Concert Performance Application Link to your audio: (soundcloud, google drive, dropbox, portfolio website etc.) OR: Upload File Upload supported file (Max 15MB) Band Logos or Images: Upload File Upload supported file (Max 15MB) Artist Bio (Describe your band in 250 characters or less.) Submit Thanks for submitting! Open to local bands and musicians of all genres. All acts will be compensated for their time. (Paid Opportunity)

Spotlight Café Open Mic Sign Ups Co me by MOAH:CEDAR on the night of the show to sign up! (first come first served basis) Contact us for more info: moahcedar@cityoflancasterca.org Every Fourth Friday 5 - 9 PM * CEDAR Hall Doors open 5pm Performances begin 6pm Ends at 8pm or 9pm depending on the number of acts View Show Schedule

TESSELATION WORLD 2022 March 26th -May 7th Tessellation World Tessellation World is designed to be students’ opportunity to deepen understanding of spatial reasoning, geometric concepts, and measurement in a real-life situation that requires problem solving, communication, reasoning, and analysis of information. Mural Design Project Mural Design is designed to be students’ opportunity to deepen understanding of spatial reasoning, applying scale factors, modeling with geometry, and measurement in a real-life situation that requires problem solving, communication, reasoning, and analysis of information. Pinata Design Project Pinata Design is designed to be students’ opportunity to apply knowledge and skills related to measurement, scale, proportions, and modeling with geometric solids to make decisions in a real- life situation that requires problem solving, communication, reasoning, and analysis of information.

ZINE WORKSHOPS ZINE WORKSHOPS ARE BACK! EVERY FIRST AND THIRD SUNDAY OF THE MONTH 5PM-8PM Join us in the Andrew Frieder Creative Space and make your own self-published masterpiece! MOAH:CEDAR hosts a series of workshops to guide participants in making their own small-batch, self-published, creative magazine. The Zine Workshops are an opportunity for ages 12+ and adults to get inspired, share their unique visions, and produce work with supplies courtesy of the Andrew Frieder Creative Space. Stop in during our regular hours and ask the staff how to create a zine! We can even help you with making several copies so you can distribute to your friends, fam, and fans! Email us for more information: moahcedar@cityoflancasterca.org MOAH:CEDAR’s first Zine Workshop took place July 3, 2022, allowing zine-makers from the region a greater opportunity to share and distribute their creative work. “Among the various intentions for creation and publication are developing one's identity, sharing a niche skill or art, or developing a story, as opposed to seeking profit. Zines have served as a significant medium of communication in various subcultures, and frequently draw inspiration from a “do-it-yourself” philosophy that disregards the traditional conventions of professional design and publishing houses, proposing an alternative, confident, and self-aware contribution. Historically, zines have provided community for socially isolated individuals or groups through the ability to express and pursue common ideas and subjects. For this reason, zines have cultural and academic value as tangible traces of marginal communities, many of which are otherwise little-documented. “ - Wikipedia More Things Happening at MOAH:CEDAR Live Figure Drawing Spotlight Cafe Concert Series