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
California Wood Artists
October 2, 2016 - February 11, 2017
Exhibition Featuring 39 Sculpture and Furniture Works
Recent works by 39 artists from across the Golden State will be featured in the California Wood Artists exhibition opening October 2, 2016 at The Maloof. The exhibition, which runs through February 11, 2017, is part of Maloof Centennial 2016 programming that celebrates the life and legacy of renowned American woodworker Sam Maloof (1916-2009).
Neo Native
June 4, 2017 - January 6, 2018
Toward New Mythologies
More than forty works by eleven contemporary artists with North American tribal roots will be featured in this exhibition. Curator, Tony Abeyta has gathered an unprecedented array of paintings, photography, ceramics, glass, and mixed media installations to be on view in the Jacobs Education Center Gallery.
Past Events
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.