Submissions Now Open for the 41st Annual All-Media Juried Art Exhibition at MOAH:CEDAR

Lancaster, CA. April 20, 2026 - The Lancaster Museum of Art and History (MOAH) and MOAH:CEDAR are pleased to announce that submissions are now open for the 41st Annual All-Media Juried Art Exhibition. Entries will be accepted via CaFÉ (CallForEntry.org), an online platform where artists submit work for exhibitions and other opportunities, from April 9 through May 8, 2026, at 8:59 PM PDT.

This exhibition reflects the City of Lancaster's commitment to supporting regional artists and showcasing contemporary work across a wide range of media and perspectives. Selected artists will be featured at MOAH:CEDAR from June 6 through July 19, 2026.

An Opening Reception and Celebration will take place on June 6, 2026, from 2-8 PM. Juried artists, community members, and guests are invited to attend. The reception will include an Awards Ceremony at 6 PM, where honors such as Best of Exhibition and Community Awards will be presented.

Throughout the exhibition, visitors are encouraged to vote in person for their favorite artwork at MOAH:CEDAR through July 5, 2026, for the People's Choice Award. The winning artwork will be announced during the final week of the exhibition.

This year's jurors include community muralists Carlo and Ethel Zafranco, the husband and wife duo bringing storytelling to life as AQMNI; Victor Gonzales, Curator of Collections and Exhibitions at the Bakersfield Museum of Art; and Alison Ragguette Professor of Art & Interim Co-Director of the Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art.

The exhibition is open to artists of all ages who reside in Los Angeles County's 5th Supervisorial District, including the Antelope Valley. Eligible applicants must live within the following ZIP codes:

91321, 91350, 91351, 91354, 91355, 91381, 91383, 91384, 91387, 91390, 93501, 93505, 93510, 93516, 93523, 93524, 93532, 93534, 93535, 93536, 93543, 93544, 93550, 93551, 93552, 93553, 93560, 93561, 93563, 93591, 93599, 92371, 92301, 93203, and 93243.

Local businesses interested in sponsoring a Community Award are encouraged to contact MOAH:CEDAR at 661-723-6250 or [email protected] for more information.

Together with the Museum of Art and History (MOAH), MOAH:CEDAR is a catalyst for engaging a diverse audience through captivating exhibitions, innovative artists, and dynamic programming. The gallery encourages progressive ideas, which highlight performance, education, and experimental studio practice. MOAH:CEDAR is open Thursday through Sunday, from 2 PM to 6 PM. For more information, please call the museum at (661) 723-6250 or visit: www.moahcedar.org.

About the Lancaster Museum of Art and History

The Lancaster Museum of Art and History is dedicated to strengthening awareness, enhancing accessibility, and igniting the appreciation of art, history, and culture in the Antelope Valley through dynamic exhibitions, innovative educational programs, creative community engagement, and a vibrant collection that celebrates the richness of the region. MOAH is open Tuesday through Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with extended hours on Thursdays and Fridays until 8 p.m. MOAH is located on 665 W. Lancaster Blvd. on the corner of Lancaster Blvd. and Elm Avenue. For more information, please call the museum at (661)723-6250 or visit www.lancastermoah.org.

About The City of Lancaster

Lancaster is a diverse community of nearly 170,000, leading the future through science, technology, art, culture, and collaboration. Home to astronauts, rocket scientists, families, and innovative businesses large and small, we are leading the USA with innovation. Combined with spectacular landscapes and clean air, Lancaster has the confidence, expertise, spirit, and imagination to transform tomorrow. We are: Creating a better tomorrow. Visit us at www.cityoflancasterca.gov.