Visiting Native American Artists
Antelope Valley Indian Museum Hosts Native American Artists in May
LANCASTER: California State Park’s Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park (SHP) will showcase three Indigenous artists in May. Visitors will have an opportunity to meet and engage with the artists and purchase their artwork.
On Saturday, May 9, the museum will highlight Maree Cheatham's (Muskogee Creek/Choctaw) award-winning ceramic creations. Maree says, "I grew up digging clay from Oklahoma and Texas creek beds for my doll's dishes and dried them in the sun. Now I fire them in a kiln. My Muskogee Creek/Choctaw heritage shows in my work. Every pot I throw and paint is an expression of my love of the earth."
Tina Wimer (Mescalero Apache) and Carmelo Esquer (Tohono O'odham) will share their acrylic and mixed media paintings on Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31. Tina and Carmelo work with oil, acrylic, and mixed media, drawing from culture, place, and lived experience. They have contributed to multiple murals at Chicano Park in San Diego.
Here are details about the events:
WHAT: Art showcase featuring Native American artists.
WHEN: May 9, 30 and 31, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
COST: $3 for ages 13 and older, free for children 12 and under.
California fourth grade students attending a public school and their families can attend for free with the California State Parks Adventure Pass Park. Learn more about the pass and how you can download it at parks.ca.gov/adventurepass.
WHERE: Antelope Valley Indian Museum SHP, 15701 East Avenue M, Lancaster, CA 93535
DIRECTIONS: From State Route 14 in Lancaster, go east on Avenue K to 150th
Street East. Turn right and go south for two miles to Avenue M. Turn left and go east on Avenue M for one mile to reach the museum.
Please Note: Pets are not allowed in the museum. Service animals are welcome per California State Parks' Service Animals Policy.
For more information, please call the museum at (661) 946-3055 (711 TTY relay service) or visit its website at avim.parks.ca.gov. Follow the museum on Facebook at facebook.com/AVIndianMuseum.
California State Parks supports equal access. If you need reasonable modification or special accommodation for the event, please contact Peggy Ronning at (661) 946-3055.