Antelope Valley Indian Museum Hosts Native American Artist Cecelia Begay on Feb. 7 and 8
Contact:
Peggy Ronning
Museum Curator III
(661) 946-3055
LANCASTER – California State Park’s Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park (SHP) will host Native American artist Cecelia Begay (Diné Navajo) on Feb. 7 and 8. Cecelia will showcase her art, engage with visitors, and answer questions about her work.
Cecelia, originally from Castle Butte, Ariz., in the Navajo Nation, has lived in California’s Antelope Valley for over 30 years. She is well-known for her beautiful jewelry, crafted from materials such as beads, juniper seeds, pine nuts, and shells. Visitors can also purchase her artwork.
Here are details about the event:
WHAT: Native American Artist Showcase – Cecelia Begay
WHEN: Feb. 7 and 8, 11 a.m. to 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 Park Adventure Pass. 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.
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.
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.
Artist Cecelia Begay shares her art with museum volunteers Darrell Walters and Jim Quinn. Photo from California State Parks.
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