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2nd Floor Mural Custom Aerospace Mural Curated by the Lancaster Museum of Art & History 1/1 1 - Ninety-Nine Womens Flight Group, 1932 Photographic Print 2012.999.48 MOAH Permanent Collection Gift of Edwards Air Force Base (AFFTC-HO) Amelia Earhart being greeted at the United Airport in Burbank, CA on July 3, 1932 by women pilots from the Ninety-Nines Flight Group, L-R: Pancho Barnes, Elizabeth McQueen (founder of the Women’s International Association of Aeronautics), Amelia Earhart (completed the first solo crossing of the Atlantic by a woman in 1932), Clema Granger, Elizabeth Kelly Inwood, Gladys O’Donnell, Janet Roberts, Mildred Morgan, Valentine Sprague. All except McQueen were registered pilots. 2 - Jackie Cochran and Chuck Yeager, 1962 Photographic Print 2012.999.62 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. 3 - USAF Aircraft being flown by Iven C. Kincheloe Photographic Print 2012.999.63 MOAH Permanent Collection Gift of Edwards Air Force Base (AFFTC-HO) 4 - Thomas C. McMurtry Photographic Print 2012.999.64.01 MOAH Permanent Collection Gift of Edwards Air Force Base (AFFTC-HO) Thomas McMurtry was a former U.S. Navy pilot and Lockheed Corporation consultant before joining NASA in 1967. McMurtry was Associate Director for Operations at NASA Dryden from July 27, 1998, and also served as Dryden's acting Chief Engineer from February, 1999 until his retirement. In 1982, McMurtry received the Iven C. Kincheloe Award from the Society of Experimental Test Pilots for his contributions as project pilot on the AD-1 Oblique Wing program. In 1998 he was named as one of the honorees of the Lancaster, CA, ninth Aerospace Walk of Honor ceremonies. In 1999 he was awarded the NASA Distinguished Service Medal. 5 - Convair YF-102 Delta Dagger at Edwards Air Force Base, 1955 Photographic Print 2012.999.45 MOAH Permanent Collection Gift of Edwards Air Force Base (AFFTC-HO) 6 - USAF test pilot Robert A. (“Bob”) Hoover Photographic Print 2012.999.61 MOAH Permanent Collection Gift of Edwards Air Force Base (AFFTC-HO) 7 - NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) Photographic Print 2012.999.60 MOAH Permanent Collection Gift of Edwards Air Force Base (AFFTC-HO) 8 - William John "Pete" Knight Photographic Print 2012.999.55.02 MOAH Permanent Collection Gift of Edwards Air Force Base (AFFTC-HO) William John “Pete” Knight, who holds world record for flight speed in a winged vehicle, graduated from the Air Force Experimental Flight Test Pilot at EAFB in 1958. After more than sixteen flights in the X-15A-2, Knight became one of five people to earn astronaut wings by flying an airplane into space. 9 - Chuck Yeager and Kit Murray shaking hands in front of an X-1A Photographic Print 2012.999.65.01 MOAH Permanent Collection Gift of Edwards Air Force Base (AFFTC-HO)

back to list Darcy Yates The bustling city inspires Yates artwork. Her aesthetic is line, shape, color and pattern. She associates colors and shape with emotion. As she grew as an artist she started to understand the values of these simple fundamental forms. She uses color, shape and line in each of her pieces to convey these emotions. Photographs are a dominant feature in most of her artwork because she loves the raw emotion it conveys. Yates work is gritty, colorful and embodies the essence of soul and imagination.

Aerial View of Lancaster Airport Aerial View of the Lancaster Airport Lancaster Airport (aerial) Lancaster Airport (aerial) 1/1 Aerial View of the Lancaster Airport, c. 1942 Photographic Print 2012.999.53 MOAH Permanent Collection Gift of Edwards Air Force Base (AFFTC-HO) Scan the QR Code for more information Aerial View of Lancaster Airport

3rd Floor Mural Custom Aerospace Mural Curated by the Lancaster Museum of Art & History 1/1 1 - Lockheed C-121 Constellation Photographic Print 2012.999.67 MOAH Permanent Collection Gift of Edwards Air Force Base (AFFTC-HO) The Lockheed C-121 Constellation is a military transport version of the Lockheed Constellation. 2 - Anthony W. "Tony" LeVier Photographic Print 2012.999.66.01 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. 3 - Fairchild C-123 Provider Photographic Print 2012.999.68 MOAH Permanent Collection Gift of Edwards Air Force Base (AFFTC-HO) 4 - Jesse Jacobs Photographic Print 2012.999.69 MOAH Permanent Collection Gift of Edwards Air Force Base (AFFTC-HO) 5 - X-13 Vertijet Photographic Print 1988.05.380 MOAH Permanent Collection Gift of Perry Row 6 - Arthur "Kit" Murray Photographic Print 2012.999.47.02 MOAH Permanent Collection Gift of Edwards Air Force Base (AFFTC-HO) Air Force test pilot Arthur "Kit" Murray, posing in front of the Douglas X-3 Stiletto at Edwards Air Force Base, 1956. Murray was the first test pilot to be permanently assigned to Muroc Army Air Field (later, Edwards Air Force Base). Other test pilots, such as Captain Chuck Yeager, were assigned to Wright Field and traveled to Muroc as necessary. 7 - Thomas C. McMurtry Photographic Print 2012.999.64.02 MOAH Permanent Collection Gift of Edwards Air Force Base (AFFTC-HO) Thomas McMurtry was a former U.S. Navy pilot and Lockheed Corporation consultant before joining NASA in 1967. McMurtry was Associate Director for Operations at NASA Dryden from July 27, 1998, and also served as Dryden's acting Chief Engineer from February, 1999 until his retirement. In 1982, McMurtry received the Iven C. Kincheloe Award from the Society of Experimental Test Pilots for his contributions as project pilot on the AD-1 Oblique Wing program. In 1998 he was named as one of the honorees of the Lancaster, CA, ninth Aerospace Walk of Honor ceremonies. In 1999 he was awarded the NASA Distinguished Service Medal. 8 - Chuck Yeager Photographic Print 2012.999.52.02 MOAH Permanent Collection Gift of Edwards Air Force Base (AFFTC-HO) Chuck Yeager became a pilot in 1942 during WWII though he had originally joined as an aircraft mechanic. On several occasions he was stationed at Edwards Air Force Base. While at Edwards, he broke the sound barrier by traveling faster than the speed of sound in a Bell X-1 named "Glamorous Glennis" after his wife. 9 - Space Shuttle Columbia Photographic Print 2012.999.37.02 MOAH Permanent Collection Gift of Edwards Air Force Base (AFFTC-HO)

back to list MamaWisdom Born on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, Nikila is a self-taught multidisciplinary artist, designer, and performer inspired by an earth-based wisdom of Roots and Culture. Mother and community organizer, her work as an advocate for youth, indigenous, and environmental rights has played an influential role within shaping her foundation as a "Cultural Community Artist". Born into Pacific Islander, First Nations, and European lineages, to the raw street smarts of the Bay Area’s inner cities, it has been the cultural richness, as well as the systemic issues of her background, that have led Nikila to explore the arts as a foundation for educational reform and decolonization. In turn, she has helped develop youth arts curriculum and programs for a number of organizations. As a painter and muralist, her art weaves underlying stories, traditions, and elements of the sacred indigenous with modern influences of the urban underground, and is guided by a maternal connection to the natural wisdom of the Earth; Thus birthing the art alias "MamaWisdom".

< Back to ACTIVATION 1/1 Keith Collins Ali January 22 - April 17, 2022 Keith Collins is an American visual artist and designer who specializes in large-scale tapestries, performance and luxury automotive floor mats, oil paintings, and industrial assemblage sculptures. His work has adorned the walls of galleries and homes alike, blending the domestic and the commercial space. Inspired by instances of quilt making with his aunt, Collins has been interested in the re-use of material. “I went down to several carpet stores, jumped into their bins and risked the coffee grounds and stray dogs to go for the prize of these colored pieces.” This idea of recycling has morphed from utilizing discarded carpet scraps to intentionally using fragments of carpets to create his famous tapestries today. While self-taught, Collins has proved to be a master of his craft. The quality and caliber of his work is second to none and has garnered universal respect. His status however, did not come into fruition overnight. Recalling his early days, Collins notes the time where he sold his car, a 1958 Porsche, during his freshman year in college in order to purchase the remaining supply of carpet scraps from a closing store. Although teased by his friends, Keith stuck to the decision that would eventually fuel his career. Previous Next

back to list Spenser Little Spenser Little is a self-taught artist who has been bending wire for the last 15 years, allowing his creativity to morph into images that range from simple wordplay to complex portraits. He has related his wire work to a mixture of playing chess and illustration, as the problem-solving component of the work is what continues to inspire him to create larger and more complex pieces.

back to list Jaune Jaune is one part satirist and another part artist, utilizing tiny uniformed garbage men and construction workers to advocate for more social awareness. Hailing from Belgium, Jaune paints and constructs little worlds of chaos and disruption, via layered stencils, for his army of workers in little yellow reflective vests to run amok. He creates beauty out of the mundane and wields creativity as a powerful tool for making the best out of the worst.

Accessibility The Museum of Art and History (MOAH) is compliant with American Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. MOAH is committed to making its facility, collections, exhibitions, programs, and services accessible to all visitors. Physical access to MOAH is compliant with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. Wheelchair Accessibility All galleries and facilities are wheelchair accessible. Visitors with wheelchairs can access MOAH through its front-facing doors and utilize the elevator to access the 2nd and rooftop floors. All restrooms on each floor are wheelchair accessible. Service Animals MOAH is committed to providing its programs to a broad and diverse audience that includes those assisted by trained service animals. MOAH is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which defines service animals as a dog that is trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability. According to the ADA, the dog must be trained to take a specific action when needed to assist the person with a disability. For example, a person with diabetes may have a dog that is trained to alert him when his blood sugar reaches high or low levels. ⓘ Certified service animals are welcomed and allowed in MOAH’s public areas. However, the following questions may be asked of each guest with a service dog: - Is the service dog required because of a disability? - What work or task has the dog been trained to perform? Accessible Parking Accessible parking spaces are located in the parking lot behind the museum. Accessible Facilities All public restrooms in the museum are ADA accessible. Two gender-neutral single-stall bathrooms are located on the first floor. Elevators Elevators are available for all three levels of the building, with locations at the Moore Family Trust Gallery, near the top of stairs on the second floor, and on the third rooftop floor. Sensory Accommodation Noise-canceling headphones and sensory-friendly fidgets are available for checkout at the front desk. Quiet Time to Visit The museum is quietest between 11 AM to 1:30 PM Tuesday and Wednesday. The busiest days are Thursday and Friday.

Eric Chen < Back The Siren By Eric Chen The siren blares as a firetruck turns and rushes down the street, growing more distant with each passing second. “And there it goes, yet another bout of insufferable shrieking from the firetruck,” Red Rose complains. “Just like every other day. It’s unbearable!” Her leaves flail as a gust of wind strikes her. “I wish there weren’t a fire every five minutes so those firetrucks would cease their incessant wailing!” A small bird perches onto one of Red Rose’s thorn-covered stems. “Maybe then I’ll finally be able to live in peace!” Having been poked by a thorn during Red Rose’s fit of fury, the bird takes off. Considering Red Rose’s fantasy, I address her exaggeration. “Are you sure the firetrucks are that active? I only hear them once or twice a day; less than a minute each time, too!” “Even if they don’t come out that often, it’s extremely painful when they do!” “Red Rose, I think you should focus on all the wonderful things in your life instead of the things that annoy you.” “How could I even manage to do that? It’s impossible to peacefully rest in my bed without a deafening motorcycle passing by and shattering the silence!” “There are a lot of pleasant things that can make you feel better after the vehicles go by. Let’s take a moment to appreciate the environment around us. The cool breeze and the warm sunlight make for a lovely day, don’t you think?” “The weather here is terrible. One moment there’s a drought, the next there’s a flood, and a day later I’m being blown by absurdly powerful gusts of wind that came out of nowhere!” “That may be true, but let’s truly experience our surroundings in the here and the now. Isn’t the soil nice and nutrient-rich? Aren’t the birds’ chirps pleasant to listen to? Don’t you just love the view of the beautiful setting sun? “All I know is that being planted here was a mistake! I should’ve been planted in one of those extravagant gardens owned by royals where the plants live with the best treatment and environment known to plant-kind!” “I understand that you want to live in a fancy home, but it’s not as amazing as you think it is. I once heard about Pink Rose’s experience living in a palace garden. The weather never changed and the flowers were constantly trimmed. There were never any birds, either. You’d find a whole different set of problems there.” “But there aren’t any loud cars near those gardens!” “You’ll always be able to complain about things no matter what lifestyle you lead. However, you can decide how you react to them. If you shift your focus from the noisy firetrucks and seemingly heavenly gardens to what we have in the present moment, you’ll find that your suffering will disappear.” “You’re right. I can’t do anything to stop the noise, but I can accept that it’s there and choose to be at peace with it. I understand now. Thank you, White Rose.” “Of course. Wanna watch the sunset with me?” “That would be lovely.” The siren wails as a firetruck turns and heads down the street, growing more distant with each passing second. Its pitch decreases as it drives further away from the fire station until it is no longer audible. Peace returns to the evening. The plants’ leaves rustle as a gentle breeze passes by. As the sun gradually sets below the horizon, the heavens are painted with several fiery shades of red and orange. A small bird perches onto one of Red Rose’s buds. There is nothing but the sound of leaves rustling in the cool winds. Having been content with the serenity of the environment, the bird sings a song. Previous Next

back to list Julius Eastman Julius Eastman is an artist, DJ, dad and creative force living in California’s Antelope Valley. He has been actively showing his work, appearing at MOAH, the Modern Tea House, Sagebrush Cafe, and working with the Art Around group in Lancaster. In his paintings the landscape is both subject and object, it’s a pliant and mental thing. A rebel music seems to pulse with psychedelic-street sounds, and symbols maintain a power that Eastman seems to both feed and resist. One could call it cultural landscaping, because Eastman is contemplating a way to negotiate the line between sacred and secular, but doing it in the tones of popular culture; taking, in his way, a black and white world and rendering it in color.

1. The Bell X-2 Starbuster was a rocket-powered, swept-wing research aircraft designed to investigate the structural effects of aerodynamic heating as well as stability and control effectiveness at high speeds and altitudes. The program was developed jointly in 1945 by Bell Aircraft Corporation, the U.S. Air Force and the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) to explore aerodynamic problems of supersonic flight and to expand the speed and altitude regimes obtained with the earlier X-1 series of research aircraft.. 2. Convair F-102 Delta Dagger on ramp at Edwards Air Force Base. The Delta Dagger was part of the backbone of the United States Air Force's air defenses in the late 1950s. Entering service in 1956, its main purpose was to intercept invading Soviet strategic bomber fleets during the Cold War. 3. Air Force test pilot Arthur "Kit" Murray, posing in front of the Douglas X-3 Stiletto at Edwards Air Force Base, 1956. Murray was the first test pilot to be permanently assigned to Muroc Army Air Field (later, Edwards Air Force Base). Other test pilots, such as Captain Chuck Yeager, were assigned to Wright Field and traveled to Muroc as necessary. •Bell X-2 Starbuster •Convair YF-102 Delta Dagger on ramp at Edwards Air Force Base •Air Force test pilot Arthur "Kit" Murray posing in front of the Douglas X-3 Stiletto 1/1 1. Bell X-2 Starbuster, c. 1955 Photographic Print 2012.999.54 MOAH Permanent Collection Gift of Edwards Air Force Base (AFFTC-HO) 2. Convair YF-102 Delta Dagger on ramp at Edwards Air Force Base, 1955 Photographic Print 2012.999.45 MOAH Permanent Collection Gift of Edwards Air Force Base (AFFTC-HO) 3. Air Force test pilot Arthur "Kit" Murray posing in front of the Douglas X-3 Stiletto, 1956 Photographic Print 2012.999.47.01 MOAH Permanent Collection Gift of Edwards Air Force Base (AFFTC-HO) 1. The Bell X-2 Starbuster was a rocket-powered, swept-wing research aircraft designed to investigate the structural effects of aerodynamic heating as well as stability and control effectiveness at high speeds and altitudes. The program was developed jointly in 1945 by Bell Aircraft Corporation, the U.S. Air Force and the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) to explore aerodynamic problems of supersonic flight and to expand the speed and altitude regimes obtained with the earlier X-1 series of research aircraft.. 2. Convair F-102 Delta Dagger on ramp at Edwards Air Force Base. The Delta Dagger was part of the backbone of the United States Air Force's air defenses in the late 1950s. Entering service in 1956, its main purpose was to intercept invading Soviet strategic bomber fleets during the Cold War. 3. Air Force test pilot Arthur "Kit" Murray, posing in front of the Douglas X-3 Stiletto at Edwards Air Force Base, 1956. Murray was the first test pilot to be permanently assigned to Muroc Army Air Field (later, Edwards Air Force Base). Other test pilots, such as Captain Chuck Yeager, were assigned to Wright Field and traveled to Muroc as necessary.