Art Where We Are Opens at MOAH:CEDAR — A Celebration of Antelope Valley Walls™ and the Artists Shaping Our Region

Lancaster, CA. July 22, 2026 - The Lancaster Museum of Art and History (MOAH) and MOAH:CEDAR are pleased to announce Art Where We Are: Celebrating Ten Years of Antelope Valley Walls, a new exhibition co-curated by MOAH:CEDAR and Thinkspace Projects, opening August 1, 2026, at MOAH:CEDAR. The exhibition highlights artists connected to the Antelope Valley Walls™ initiative, formerly POW!WOW! Antelope Valley, their practice beyond large-scale murals, and the role they have played in shaping the visual identity of the Antelope Valley through art in public spaces.

The community is invited to attend the Opening Celebration on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the MOAH:CEDAR campus, featuring live music, performances, games, and art activities celebrating the exhibition and the ten-year anniversary of Antelope Valley Walls™.

Art Where We Are presents works by 30 artists that move beyond the mural wall, offering a closer look at the ideas and creative processes behind some of the region's most familiar public artworks. This selection of work expands the understanding of how artists interpret place, memory, and community through their unique practices.

On view within the exhibition is Anthony Hurd: Gentle Nature, a solo project that engages with themes of nostalgia, love, and authenticity, set against a backdrop of vibrant color and the natural world. Together, the two exhibitions create a conversation between public image-making and studio-based reflections.

Rooted in the 10-year Anniversary of Antelope Valley Walls™, Art Where We Are is a celebration of how public art has become part of everyday life in Lancaster and the greater Antelope Valley; marking neighborhoods, shaping shared spaces, and contributing to a collective visual identity across the region.

About MOAH:CEDAR

Together with the Museum of Art and History (MOAH), MOAH:CEDAR is a catalyst for engaging diverse audiences 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 to 6 p.m. For more information, please call the museum at (661) 723-6250 or visit: www.moahcedar.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.