Antelope Valley Indian Museum Hosts Native American Artist Cecelia Begay on Dec. 28 and 29
|
For Immediate Release |
|
Contact: |
LANCASTER – 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. 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.
Here are details about the event:
WHAT: Art show featuring Native American artist Cecelia Begay.
WHEN: Dec. 28 and 29, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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.
WHERE: Antelope Valley Indian Museum SHP, 15701 East Avenue M, Lancaster, CA 93535
DIRECTIONS: From State Route14 in Lancaster, go east on Avenue K to 150th Street East. Turn right and go south for two miles to Avenue M. Turn left and go east on Avenue M for one mile to reach the museum.
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. Followthe museum on Facebook at 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.
Subscribe to California State Parks News via e-mail at NewsRoom@parks.ca.gov
California State Parks provides for the health, inspiration and education of the people of California by helping to preserve the state’s extraordinary biological diversity, protecting its most valued natural and cultural resources, and creating opportunities for high quality outdoor recreation.