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Past Exhibits and Events

A Legacy of Art, Craftsmanship, and Environmental Reflection

The Maloof Foundation has hosted diverse exhibitions, highlighting contemporary and historical works that explore the intersection of art, craftsmanship, and nature. Each exhibition has offered a unique glimpse into the creativity and talent of artists from various disciplines, from sculpture and photography to woodworking and environmental art.

Explore our archive of past exhibitions to revisit the artistic journeys and themes that have shaped the Maloof Foundation’s ongoing commitment to the arts and the environment.

Past Exhibits

Matters of Gravity

Matters of Gravity

June 2021 through April 2023

Sculptures by Tanya Kovaleski and Martha Moran

Explore how sculptors Tanya Kovaleski and Martha Moran engage with gravity through distinct artistic approaches. Kovaleski’s dynamic wooden structures stretch skyward, while Moran’s rock stacks, inspired by Sedona's Buddha Beach, are rooted in balance and mass.

Preserving Creative Spaces

Preserving Creative Spaces

February 1, 2020 - June 6, 2020

Explore Preserving Creative Spaces, a nationally touring exhibition featuring 50 photographs of historic homes and studios belonging to America’s renowned artists. Supported by the Luce Foundation and the National Trust’s Historic Artists' Homes and Studios program, this exhibition captures the unique environments where art and creativity flourished.

Artist's Hands

Artist's Hands

May 8, 2021 - December 18, 2021

Two dozen artists

Artists' Hands showcases hand-crafted works from the Maloof art collection, featuring pieces by renowned artists like Bob Stocksdale, Kay Sekimachi, and Harrison McIntosh, as well as contemporary Inland Empire artists. The exhibition reflects the Maloof’s deep connection to craftsmanship and the artistry of hand-made objects.

FLORAGALORA: Flora from the Maloof Garden

FLORAGALORA: Flora from the Maloof Garden

September 7, 2019 - December 29, 2019

Art by Pat Warner

Join us on Saturday, September 7th for a talk with artist Pat Warner to learn about her process and experiences with the Flora in the Maloof Garden.

A Thriving Artist Community

A Thriving Artist Community

February 1, 2020 - June 6, 2020

Tom and Toni Bostick

A Thriving Artist Community: Explore 50 recent photographs by Tom and Toni Bostick, capturing the studios and homes of regional artists, highlighting the vibrant local art scene.

​Beauty and the Beast: California Wildflowers and Climate Change

​Beauty and the Beast: California Wildflowers and Climate Change

September 7, 2019 - December 7, 2019

Explore the captivating beauty of California wildflowers while reflecting on the impact of climate change. Featuring stunning photography by Rob Badger and Nita Winter, this exhibition showcases the delicate balance between nature’s beauty and environmental challenges.

Past Events

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Desert Design Gallery Talk & Film Screening

Saturday June 15, 3 pm - 5 pm

Designer/Maker John Vugrin

Join us on Saturday, June 15 at 3 p.m. for a gallery talk and film screening with designer John Vugrin, who will discuss his work on the Doolittle House in Joshua Tree. Moderated by Architectural Historian Alan Hess, this event is an exploration of desert design.

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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!

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

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Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701

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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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