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Welcome to the Maloof

Preserving the Legacy of Craftsmanship and Design

The Maloof tours and offices will be closed Friday July 4th for Independence Day.

We are proud to announce

Rancho Cucamonga (June 24, 2025) – The Board of Trustees of the Sam and Alfreda Maloof Foundation for Arts and Crafts are proud to announce the appointment of Drew Oberjuerge as Executive Director of the foundation effective September 2, 2025. 

“We are extremely pleased to have Drew’s skills, leadership and vision at the Maloof,” says Mark Nay, President of the Maloof Foundation Board of Trustees. “We see good things ahead for the organization.  There will, of course, be challenges, but the road ahead looks inviting and invigorating.”

 

Oberjuerge is highly regarded for her work at the Riverside Art Museum. During her thirteen-year tenure as Executive Director, and working with the board of trustees and staff, she led the transformation of the eighty-year old Riverside Art Museum, strengthening the sustainability of programs while embracing new art practices and most notably, establishing the Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art and Culture of the Riverside Art Museum (affectionately nicknamed “The Cheech,” opened June 2022). This work resulted in RAM receiving the 2023 Museum and Library Service National Medal, the nation’s highest honor given to museums and libraries that demonstrate excellence in service to their communities.

 

Oberjuerge joins the Maloof Foundation following the retirement of Executive Director Jim Rawitsch who had led the foundation since 2013, increasing its visibility, creating a national celebration of what would have been Sam Maloof’s 100th birthday with exhibitions, gatherings, and a symposium at the Smithsonian’s Renwick gallery in 2016. In spring of 2025, Rawitsch oversaw the completion of the replacement of the roof of the historic residence, funded in part by the Saving America’s Treasures Grant Program administered by the National Parks Service.

“I am so excited to be joining the Maloof Foundation at this pivotal time, building on the excellent work of Jim Rawitsch,” says Drew Oberjuerge. “It’s been over 22 years since the residence opened as a museum, and the Jacobs Education Center is nearing its 20th anniversary. It’s a time to strategize around the Maloof’s next twenty years and determine how innovative programming can highlight the best in fine wood working, arts, and studio craft while bringing accessible and relevant programming to diverse Inland Empire residents and beyond.”

The Maloof Foundation campus is set at the base of the San Gabriel mountains in the Alta Loma neighborhood of Rancho Cucamonga, just two miles off the 210 freeway. It contains Sam and Alfreda's historic home (open for public tours), Sam's workshop (still a working woodshop), the Jacob's Education Center holding art and craft exhibits, presentations, and workshops, and the archive building housing parts of Sam and Alfreda's collection.  All set in five and a half acres of native and other Mediterranean zone water-wise gardens.

 

The Maloof Foundation campus is open to the public on Fridays and Saturdays from 10 am to 4 pm. Tours are available by reservation, and the Discovery Garden and Jacobs Center Gallery are also open to the public during these hours, free of charge.

Sam Maloof is acknowledged as one of the finest woodworkers of our time. As a leader of the California modern arts movement, he designed and produced furniture infused with profound artistic vision for more than half a century until his death in 2009.

 

Maloof’s work was the subject of a prestigious retrospective at the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s Renwick Gallery in 2001 and is part of their permanent collection. His furniture is in some of the most important private collections in the nation and the permanent collections of the Boston Museum of Art, the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art and many other fine museums. In 1985 he was named a MacArthur Fellow, the first craft person so named, and later received honorary doctorates from the Rhode Island School of Design and other institutions of higher learning.

  

Central to Sam’s work and life is the sprawling hand-built residence and adjoining woodshop. Nestled in a lemon grove near the San Gabriel Mountains in Southern California, the residence is filled with Maloof furniture and many examples of later 20th Century American outstanding arts and crafts.

Dive into the world of craftsmanship with our guided tours and hands-on workshops. Whether you're a seasoned artist or a curious beginner, there's something for everyone. Explore our offerings and enrich your understanding of art and design.

Maloof Home and Collection Tour

Maloof Home and Collection Tour

The Maloof Home and Collection Tour is an immersive experience that delves into the architectural marvels, captivating art collection, and the exquisite furniture crafted by Sam Maloof. Discover the journey of how their house was relocated to its current site and uncover the profound legacy of the Maloof family. This tour is ADA accessible.

Group Tours

Group Tours

Enjoy a docent-led group tour of the Maloof Historic Home, Gardens, and Gallery. Perfect for groups of 10 or more, this tour offers a discounted rate and an in-depth look at the Maloof’s legacy in art and design. Advance reservation required.

Teen Program

Teen Program

An opportunity for high school students to learn, create, and gain behind-the-scenes museum experience. Participants engage in art projects, lead tours, and develop valuable skills while exploring their passion for art.

The Maloof is

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The unique hand-built historic home of one of America's leading woodworkers, an artist in wood. Reservations for the home tours may be purchased HERE

 

For those unable to visit the Maloof, a 360 Panorama virtual tour is available HERE

 

The Jacobs Center, gardens, and visitor center/shop are open for free to the public.

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Immerse Yourself in a Living Legacy

Discover the artistry and craftsmanship that define the Maloof Foundation. From the hand-built home to our serene gardens, every corner tells a story of dedication to fine craft and the arts

Exhibitions & Events

Stay tuned for upcoming exhibitions and events. Check back regularly to see what's new and exciting at the Maloof Foundation!

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Experience Art in Every Detail

From the intricately crafted furniture to the inspiring exhibitions, the Maloof Foundation invites you to explore the beauty of fine craftsmanship and innovative design.

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Volunteers Wanted

Join our team of dedicated volunteers and help us preserve the Maloof legacy. Whether you’re passionate about art, history, or community service, there’s a place for you here.

Featured Workshops & Events

Woodcut Printmaking Workshop

Woodcut Printmaking Workshop

Saturday July 12, 2025

Learn the basics of woodcut printmaking using MDF plywood. In this hands-on class, you'll explore essential tools, carving techniques, and safe handling practices for working with sharp carving tools. All materials are provided.

Foam Block Printing: Design - Carve - Print!

Foam Block Printing: Design - Carve - Print!

Saturday, August 9, 2025

Discover a fun and accessible approach to printmaking using foam blocks! This workshop introduces a faster and easier alternative to traditional linocut or woodcut techniques, using affordable materials perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike.

Altered Book Art Workshop

Altered Book Art Workshop

Saturday, July 19, 2025

Transform a hardbound book into a one of a kind work of art. This is not art for the wall, but something to hold, flip through, and experience page by page.

Accordion Book Binding

Accordion Book Binding

Saturday, August 16, 2025

Come bind your own personal book.
Learn the fun and accessible technique of accordion book binding.
In this hands-on class, you will discover how to create a one of a kind book using the accordion book binding method

Acrylic Painting

Acrylic Painting

Saturday, August 2, 2025

Join us for an inspiring journey into the vibrant world of acrylic painting with renowned folk artist Sandy Garcia.

Japanese Craft Origami workshop

Japanese Craft Origami workshop

Saturday, October 25, 2025

Origami, the traditional Japanese art of paper folding, began among the aristocracy during Japan’s Heian period (around AD 800.
In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to transform a simple sheet of paper into elegant three-dimensional forms.

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The Sam and Alfreda Maloof Foundation for Arts and Crafts is a member of the Historic Artists' Homes and Studios program (HAHS) of the National Trust for Preservation.  HAHS is a coalition of 30 museums that were homes and working studios of American artists. Come, witness creativity!

The Maloof is a Smoke Free Facility.

Smoking or vaping is not allowed anywhere on the property or in the parking lots.

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Contact

General:

5131 Carnelian St. 

Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701

Office hours: Mon-Fri 9am - 4pm

For school art programs and teen programs:

The Sam and Alfreda Maloof Foundation for Arts and Crafts acknowledges the Tongva peoples as the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar (the Tongva world, including the Los Angeles Basin, South Channel Islands, San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys, and portions of Orange, San Bernardino, and Riverside Counties) and are grateful to have the opportunity to work for the Taraaxatom (Indigenous peoples) in this place. As institutions located on unceded Indigenous land, we pay our respects to Honuukvetam (ancestors), 'Ahiihirom (elders), and ̓Evoohiinkem (our relatives/relations) past, present, and emerging.

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