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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

Sculpture in the Garden

Sculpture in the Garden

May 4 - Jul. 10, 2014

Featuring more than fifty works of ceramic, metal, stone and other materials by some of California's finest working sculptors.

High School Ceramics

High School Ceramics

April 5 - April 24, 2013

A group show featuring ceramics from high school students of the Chaffey Joint Union High School District.

With Strings Attached

With Strings Attached

March 27- Oct 31, 2013

Art in the Craft of Sound

The Folk Music Center Museum in collaboration with The Maloof Foundation presents an exhibition featuring exquisite musical instruments from around the world with music stands crafted by master woodworker Sam Maloof.

My Maloof

My Maloof

Nov 30 - Mar 29​, 2013

Photography Exhibit

In the fall of 2013, students from Chaffey Joint Union High School District high schools and the Boys and Girls Club of Fontana visited the Maloof property, and took both 35mm and digital photographs of items and areas that inspired them. Students then had the opportunity to work with program partner photography teacher Tara Cutts at Etiwanda High School to develop and process their photos.

Tribal Passion

Tribal Passion

July 14- Oct 27, 2013

The Art of Africa

Collection of West African Art from the Areas Ivory Coast, Mali, and Burkina Faso - inspired by the private collection of Sam and Beverly Maloof.

Mi Punto de Vista

Mi Punto de Vista

October 20 - March 2, 2013

Origins of Mexican Folk Art Weekend

This exhibition focused on how Sam Maloof and SAMFAC first began the annual tradition of Mexican Folk Arts Weekend.

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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