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< Back Andrew K. Thompson Andrew K. Thompson challenges photography's ideals of perfection through a playful and experimental approach. Guided by a simple “What if?” question, his work embraces research and discovery, exemplified by projects like Melting Cameras, where camera-shaped ice cubes made with Caffenol melt onto black-and-white photographic paper. Aiming to transgress the norms of photography, artist Andrew K. Thompson’s work critiques the perceived ideals of perfection typically associated with the medium. His unique practice and process beings with a simple question of “What if?”. This “What if?” factor has allowed Thompson the flexibility of research, play, and discovery, spawning projects such as his Melting Cameras series, which consists of camera-shaped ice cubes made with Caffenol, an alternate photographic process that utilizes unconventional photographic developer, melted onto black-and-white photographic paper. Thompson’s artistic ethos can be further seen in the gritty and ad hoc, handmade qualities in his work. The artist’s hand is an essential element of his process, with Thompson utilizing photography as a tool that is part of one’s artistic practice rather than just a strict medium. He notes that “I believe the tool doesn’t build a house; the hand that wields the tool does.” In all, Thompson’s practice pokes fun at the conventions and systems that make up photography, allowing photography itself to transcend its typical two-dimensional bounds. Previous Next

back to list Scott Listfield Scott Listfield is known for his paintings featuring a lone exploratory astronaut lost in a landscape cluttered with pop culture icons, corporate logos, and tongue-in-cheek science fiction references. Scott grew up in Boston, MA and studied art at Dartmouth College. After some time spent living abroad, Scott returned to America and began painting astronauts and, sometimes, dinosaurs.

back to list Jeff Soto Jeff Soto is an American contemporary artist. His distinct color palette, subject matter and technique have been said to bridge the gap between Pop Surrealism and Street Art. Jeff Soto is a painter, illustrator and muralist who has exhibited in galleries and museums around the world. As a youth, he simultaneously discovered both traditional painting and illegal graffiti – and, ever since, both worlds have informed his work. Inspired by youthful nostalgia, nature, and popular culture, his bold, representational work is simultaneously accessible and stimulating.

MOAH 665 W. Lancaster Blvd., Lancaster, CA 93534 ALWAYS FREE Spring/Summer (April - October): Tuesday and Wednesday | 11 AM - 4 PM Thursday | 11 AM - 8 PM Friday, Saturday, and Sunday | 11 AM - 4 PM Closed Mondays, Holidays, and during periods of installation Winter Schedule (November - March): Tuesday - Sunday | 11 AM - 4 PM Closed Mondays, Holidays, and during periods of installation (661) 72 3-6250 Need a hotel? Admission Info The Lancaster Museum of Art & History does not charge admission however, we appreciate donations that help support our exhibits and educational programming. SUGGESTED DONATION General: $5 Senior/Student: $3 Welcome to the Lancaster Museum of Art and History The Lancaster Museum of Art and History (MOAH) dedicates its operations to celebrating diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and engagement within the immediate community. MOAH aims to reflect the rich history, culture, and people of the Antelope Valley. MOAH is committed to collecting and exhibiting multiple perspectives through contemporary art and history, bringing forth thought-provoking and engaging programming. Our collaborations and partnerships with organizations like the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), AV Seed and Grow, Art-In-Residence, and Art Bridges, among others, echo our efforts to provide an innovative curriculum to patrons of the museum. History Founded as the Lancaster Museum Art Gallery (LMAG) in 1986, the museum's first location is where the Antelope Valley Union District Office now sits. In 2012, the museum was completely revamped as MOAH with a new site, branding, and building. Since then, the museum has continued its expansion. There are now over 10,000 art pieces and artifacts in MOAH’s permanent collection, diverse and interactive art programs, hundreds of exhibitions, and four immersive locations with the City of Lancaster, including MOAH, the Elyze Clifford Interpretive Center, the Western Hotel Museum, and MOAH: CEDAR. Sponsors The Museum of Art and History (MOAH) takes pride in being one of the few museums local to the Antelope Valley region. MOAH appreciates and thrives off the generous support from our wonderful Sponsors and Cultural Partners. We invite you to align your brand with an extraordinary cultural space committed to its community. Sponsors provide vital support to the museum's exhibitions, conservation projects, and education initiatives while enjoying various benefits tailored to meet key business objectives. For more information and to discuss opportunities, contact the Lancaster Museum and Public Art Foundation at 661-723-5903 or email lmpaf@cityoflancasterca.org . Visiting one of our museums? Let us help you plan your trip!

Elevator Lobby Mural Custom Aerospace Mural Curated by the Lancaster Museum of Art & History 1/1 1 - Lockheed F-94 Starfire, c.1950 Photographic Print 2012.999.74 MOAH Permanent Collection Gift of Edwards Air Force Base (AFFTC-HO) The Lockheed F-94 Starfire was a first-generation jet aircraft of the United States Air Force. It was developed from the twin-seat Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star in the late 1940s as an all-weather, day/night interceptor. 2 - B-2 Spirit flying above Edawards Air Force Base Photographic Print 2012.999.57.02 MOAH Permanent Collection Gift of Edwards Air Force Base (AFFTC-HO) 3 - Anthony W. "Tony" LeVier posing on a Lockheed Starfighter, c. 1960s Photographic Print 2012.999.66.02 MOAH Permanent Collection Gift of Edwards Air Force Base (AFFTC-HO) Tony LeVier's test flying was instrumental in proving the Lockheed P-38 Lightning design. He and chief engineering test pilot Milo Burcham alternated flying dive tests to observe the design's performance at transonic speeds. To demonstrate the reliability of the design in the hands of a skilled pilot, he performed aerobatic shows for students at the Polaris Flight school at War Eagle Field in nearby Lancaster. 4 - Lt. Col. Jacqueline Cochran, c. 1939 Photographic Print 2012.999.51.02 MOAH Permanent Collection Gift of Edwards Air Force Base (AFFTC-HO) Jacqueline "Jackie" Cochran owner of Jacqueline Cochran Cosmetics, who became a world-class competitive pilot, was the woman to break the sound barrier, she flew a Northup T-38 with Chuck Yeager flying beside her. She also designed the first oxygen mask. 5 - NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) over the snow-covered Sierra Nevada mountains with its telescope door open during a test flight. Photographic Print 2020.999.07 MOAH Digital Collection Gift of NASA/Jim Ross SOFIA is a Boeing 747SP aircraft modified to carry an 106-inch reflecting telescope. Flying into the stratosphere at 38,000-45,000 feet puts SOFIA above 99% of Earth’s infrared-blocking atmosphere, allowing astronomers to study the solar system and beyond in ways that are not possible with ground-based telescopes. 6 - Chuck Yeager and Kit Murray posing in front of an X-1A Photographic Print 2012.999.65.02 MOAH Permanent Collection Gift of Edwards Air Force Base (AFFTC-HO) 7 - NASA Voyager as it returns to the Dryden Research Center, 1986 Photographic Print 2020.999.06 MOAH Digital Collection Gift of NASA Dryden The Voyager aircraft landed at Edwards Air Force Base, Edwards, CA, to complete its record breaking, nonstop unfueled flight around the world. The Voyager landed at Edwards at 8:06 a.m. PST Dec. 23, 1986, after a nine-day flight. The 9 day, 3 minute, 44 sec. flight nearly doubled the previous distance record set in 1962 by a USAF/Boeing B-52H. 8 - Pancho Barnes Air Force Photo, c. 1920s Photographic Print 2012.999.49 MOAH Permanent Collection Gift of Edwards Air Force Base (AFFTC-HO)

< Back Cinta Vidal Featured Structure Artist Multidisciplinary artist Cinta Vidal illustrates new perceptions of city landscapes by detaching and reimaging the architectural formations that function as the backdrops of life. For Vidal, depicting macro and micro levels of inverted apartment buildings and city structures illustrate the various ways the world is experienced by a mass population. Having grown up with an affinity for drawing, Vidal became an apprentice at Taller de’Escenografia Castells Planas, one of the most prestigious scenography ateliers in Spain and across Europe. There, she learned the trades of scenography, painting large-scale scenes and settings for theatre and opera backdrops. Utilizing this experience, Vidal uses acrylic paint on canvas to create what she describes as her “un-gravity constructions.” She paints each artwork with close attention to detail, fully realizing each structure and the unfolding scenes within. Vidal’s combination of saturation, detail, and balance work together to allow the viewer’s gaze to absorb these various and often intersecting viewpoints. Cinta Vidal’s architecturally-inspired paintings encapsulate the concrete formations that enclose the day-to-day turbulence experienced at the personal and community level. Too often people are focused on individuality instead of commonality, leaving little room to observe the surrounding hustle and bustle of city-life. Vidal challenges viewers to look beyond the self and broaden their perceptions of the physical and divided structures humans frequently occupy. By depicting individuality within an arrangement of occupied spaces, she captures the conflict between the multifaceted nature in which society experiences the world, internal perceptions of reality, and the inflexible architecture people inhabit. Vidal’s unrelenting yet inverted constructions symbolize the “mental structures” of the individual. Thus, Vidal’s unconventional portrayal of metropolitan architecture elevates these self-revolving structures, reminding viewers that they are not alone and to pay closer attention to the many pathways of life existing amidst the masses. Cinta Vidal went to art school at Escola Massana, Barcelona, Spain. She currently lives and works in a studio located above her family’s toy store in Cardedeu, a small town near Barcelona, Spain. Vidal has collaborated on large format backdrops for European and international operas and theater companies. Today, Vidal continues to paint large-scale backdrops in her art practice, while experimenting on new art projects ranging from public murals to made-to-color illustration. Vidal has exhibited paintings in Barcelona, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, and Melbourne and currently has murals installed in Long Beach, Hong Kong, Barcelona, Honolulu, and San Francisco. Previous Next

X-15 Flight Crew at EAFB, L-R: Air Force Captain Joseph H. Engle, Air Force Major Robert A. Rushworth, NASA pilot John B. "Jack" McKay, Air Force pilot William J. "Pete" Knight, NASA pilot Milton O. Thompson, and NASA pilot Bill Dana. X-15 Flight Crew X 15 Crew X 15 Crew 1/1 X-15 Flight Crew, 1966 Photographic Print 2012.999.50 MOAH Permanent Collection Gift of Edwards Air Force Base (AFFTC-HO) Scan the QR Code for more information X-15 Flight Crew at EAFB, L-R: Air Force Captain Joseph H. Engle, Air Force Major Robert A. Rushworth, NASA pilot John B. "Jack" McKay, Air Force pilot William J. "Pete" Knight, NASA pilot Milton O. Thompson, and NASA pilot Bill Dana.

Rental FAQ How do I reserve a date for my event? Please note: We are pausing rental requests until January 5, 2026. We appreciate your patience and look forward to working with you in the new year! You may reserve a date for your event upon completing the required application agreement. The application agreement may be sent to you via email or you may pick one up anytime during regular business hours. After completing the application a deposit is required to reserve the date. Reservations are first come first serve. Is my security deposit refundable? Yes, your security deposit is refundable IF you leave the facility as found or IF you cancel your event TWO WEEKS prior to the event. Is my security deposit included in my rental price? NO, your security deposit is separate from your rental price and is refundable IF the requirements are fulfilled. How much time do I have to set-up for my rental? Your set-up time is from the time your rental begins and ends. Example rental 5pm-12am your set-up time will begin at 5pm. Can I have food and drinks at my event? To preserve the integrity of the exhibit spaces and ensure a clean and secure environment, food and beverages are not permitted in the galleries. However, guests are welcome to enjoy food and drinks on the third-floor rooftop, where such accommodations are available. Am I allowed to have a BBQ or Grill at my party? We have a NO open flame policy. Including but not limited to bbq’s, grill’s, candles, etc…Hot Plates are permitted. Can I put up an awning shade or umbrellas? No Can I have alcohol at my event? Yes, Alcohol may be served only if customer provides an outside Liability Insurance Certificate of at least up to 1 million dollars. The event must have a person serving alcohol with their ABC(Alcohol and Beverage Control) license. A Ranger will be required at an additional cost. I am a business do I need to provide my own separate insurance? Yes How far in advance can I make a reservation? You may make a reservation up to two years in advance. How many tables do you have? 10 - (5ft) round tables, 11 - (6ft) rectangular tables and 10 - (8ft) rectangular tables How many chairs do you have? We have 120 black fabric chairs with silver lining. 100 folding white resin chairs. Do you provide wi-fi? Yes, Wi-fi is available for an additional $28.00 Can we use MOAH logo on our invitations? NO, you may use the address. Will MOAH staff be available to help set-up? NO, after agreeing on a tables/chairs set up for your event MOAH staff will already have the setup upon arrival to MOAH. Prohibited items: Open flames, fireworks, confetti, glitter, water balloons, and fog machines (only allowed outside of the lantern room).

back to list Hueman Out of gallery Allison Torneros, known as Hueman, is an Oakland-based graffiti artist and painter. Her best-known works include a Nike-commissioned portrait of Kobe Bryant, a mural for P Diddy's Revolt TV office and "Ritual", a 9-day, free-styled, floor-to-ceiling mural installation in a 5,000 sq foot warehouse space. She often draws on the human condition to create colorful mash-ups of the abstract and figurative, and the beautiful and grotesque. Hueman's unique freestyle process involves creating tightly refined compositions from a spontaneous beginning of paint splashes, drips, and sprays. Through this method she is interested in creating motion and dimension on flat, two-dimensional surfaces, and her layered works can be seen on public walls and in galleries worldwide.

back to list MOUF Mouf is a prolific mural artist in the urban art scene in Austin, Texas. He’s mentored and supported many of the city’s younger artists, while traveling internationally to spray paint his art. In his early years, he was always interested in using spray paint to create something on any surface. He has always considered himself creative and a little bit of a trouble maker. The way he got started was like most that are a part of the art form. Every time he was in a city, he’d notice the contrast of grey and colorless buildings, to the vibrant burst of colors in the shape of letters or characters.

Ongoing < View Public Art Projects Antelope Valley Walls™ Ongoing Permanent Art Project Previously known as POW!WOW! Antelope Valley, Antelope Valley Walls™ returned with a bang for its fifth installment September 8-16, 2024 as international and local talent adorn the community with vibrant murals throughout the Antelope Valley. These new murals accompany previous murals painted in 2016, 2018, 2020, and 2022 adding new murals for the Antelope Valley community. Artists will paint throughout the week and final murals will be ready to view by September 17. Founded in 2010, in Hawaii, Antelope Valley Walls ™ is part of a larger global event whose mission is to celebrate music, culture, and art. This year's wall includes the following: Lancaster Library Wall (Westside) – By Brandon Singleton Address: 601 W. Lancaster Blvd Lancaster, CA 93534 Tierra Bonita Park Roundabout – By Animalitoland Address: 44910 27th St E, Lancaster, CA 93535 Lancaster Community Center Wall (Northside) – By Daniel Toledo Address: 44611 Yucca Ave Lancaster, CA 93534 Steve Owens Memorial Park: Tennis Courts – By GoopMassta Address: Stanley Kleiner Building: 43063 10th St W Lancaster, CA 93534 AM PM Wall (Westside) – By Ken Flewellyn Address: 904 W Lancaster Blvd, Lancaster, CA 93534 Learn More >

back to list Slinkachu Slinkachu has been “abandoning” his miniature people on the streets of cities around the world since 2006. His work embodies elements of street art, sculpture, installation art and photography and has been exhibited in galleries and museums globally. His images have been collected in three best-selling art books; Little People in the City (Boxtree, 2009), Big Bad City (Lebowski, 2010) and Global Model Village (Boxtree, 2012) that have collectively sold over 300,000 copies worldwide.