Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with inspiring native artists at Antelope Valley Indian Museum

California State Parks.

Artist Judy Einboden demonstrating basketweaving.

California State Park's Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park (SHP), 15701 E. Ave. M, Lancaster, will celebrate Native American Heritage Month with exhibitions showcasing the compelling work of Indigenous artists as they display their art and share insights into their rich cultural heritage. Visitors can also purchase their artwork.

On Saturday, Nov. 9, and Sunday, Nov. 10, artist Peggy Fontenot will visit and showcase her work. Fontenot is an award-winning Native American photographer, beadwork artist, silversmith and activist whose photographs document relevant social issues, including that of Native people and veterans. Fontenot's beaded samplers address political policies within Indian Country.

On Saturday, Nov. 16, visiting artist Judy Einboden will share her gourd art and pine needle baskets. Einboden honors her mother's Panamanian heritage by incorporating patterns from Mola textiles into her art. However, she adapts the Mola style to depict local California animals.

Cost: $3 for those 13 years and older, free for children 12 and under. With a California State Park Adventure Pass Park, fourth graders who attend a California public school and their families may enter for free!

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 http://www.facebook.com/AVIndianMuseum/.

California State Parks supports equal access. If you are in need of a reasonable modification or special accommodation for the event, please contact Peggy Ronning at (661) 946-3055.

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.

The California Department of Parks and Recreation, popularly known as State Parks, and the programs supported by its Office of Historic Preservation and divisions of Boating and Waterways and Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation provides for the health, inspiration and education of the people of California by helping to preserve the state's extraordinary biological diversity, protecting its most valued natural and cultural resources, and creating opportunities for high-quality outdoor recreation. Learn more at parks.ca.gov/.