Visiting Native American Artists
Antelope Valley Indian Museum Hosts Native American Artists in March
LANCASTER: California State Park’s Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park (SHP) will showcase two Indigenous artists in March. Visitors will have an opportunity to meet and engage with the artists and purchase their artwork.
The museum will highlight internationally recognized gourd artist Nadiya Littlewarrior (Potawatomi/Cherokee) on Saturday, March 14, and Sunday, March 15. Nadiya founded Spirit Vessels Studio in 1993. Regarding her gourds, Nadiya said, “They are Spirit Vessels to me because The Creator makes the Gourd People and puts their spirit in them, and I get to dress them with regalia.”
Rowan Harrison (Navajo/Pueblo of Isleta), a visual artist, will display his art on Saturday, March 28. He works in the mediums of ceramics and clay to create hand-built, hand coiled, and hand painted pottery that is connected to his Pueblo of Isleta/Navajo culture.
Here are details about the events:
WHAT: Art showcase featuring Native American artists.
WHEN: March 14, 15 and 28, 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.
Antelope Valley Indian Museum Hosts Author Amanda LaPera at Book Time at the Butte
California State Park’s Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park (SHP) will host author Amanda LaPera on March 22 at Book Time at the Butte, the museum’s weekly reading event for families. LaPera writes books about young people coming of age in the Antelope Valley who, through hope and resilience, are able to overcome trauma.
Author Amanda LaPera grew up in Lake Los Angeles in the 1980s and 1990s. Drawing on her own experiences, she recreates the Antelope Valley of that era in her “Desert of Dreams” young adult series, capturing what life was like in the community while it was still being built. During the event, LaPera will read excerpts from her books.
Here are details about the event:
WHAT: Book Time at the Butte Meet the Author – Amanda LaPera
WHEN: March 22, at 11:30 a.m., 1 and 2:30 p.m.
COST: $3 for ages 13 and older, free for children 12 and under.
WHERE: Antelope Valley Indian Museum SHP
15701 East Avenue M, Lancaster.
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.
California fourth-grade students attending a public school and their families can attend for free with the California State Park Adventure Pass. Learn more about the pass and how you can download it at parks.ca.gov/adventurepass.
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.
About Antelope Valley Indian Museum SHP
Antelope Valley Indian Museum SHP showcases over 4,000 objects created by the Native American peoples of Southern California, Arizona, and New Mexico. Visitors also enjoy the museum’s nature trail, gift shop and picnic area.