AV Indian Museum hosts Native American artist Cecelia Begay

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California State Parks invites the public to a special event featuring artist Cecelia Begay (Diné Navajo) at the Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park (SHP) on Dec. 28 and 29, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Begay will display her art and share insights into her cultural heritage.

Begay, originally from Castle Butte, Arizona, 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.

Cost: $3 for ages 13 and older, free for children 12 and under.

With the California State Parks Adventure Pass Park, fourth graders who attend a California public school and their families may enter for free. Learn more about the pass and download it here http://www.parks.ca.gov/adventurepass/.

Where: Antelope Valley Indian Museum SHP, 15701 E. Ave. M, Lancaster.

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.