MOAH Muse: Inspiration from Arts & Culture

MOAH Muse: Inspiration from Arts & Culture

MOAH Muse is your gateway to the world of creativity, hosted by museum curators, art enthusiasts and cultural connoisseurs. Dive into captivating discussions, interviews, and explorations of art, culture, and creativity. Immerse yourself in the vivid tapestry of human expression and let MOAH Muse inspire your creativity and enrich your cultural knowledge.

Episodes

16. Sweet Forms, Budding Futures: Juried Show Artist & Creative Pollination Fellow Catherine Montoya

September 2, 2025 • 39 mins
Our annual Juried Show celebrates bold, emerging voices — and this episode, we’re featuring one of the brightest! Sculptor Catherine Montoya, our inaugural Creative Pollination Fellow, takes us behind the scenes of her journey as an emerging artist: the thrill (and nerves!) of applying to a juried show, the opportunities it unlocked, and how she turned that experience into her playful workshop Sweet Forms at our Creative Pollinatio...
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15. Just Make - Advice for Emerging Artists with Printmaker Francis Robateau

August 6, 2025 • 36 mins
(Recorded June 2025) Join us for a conversation with local printmaker Francis Robateau—MOAH’s All Media Juried Show 2024 Best of Exhibition artist and multi-year People’s Choice Award winner—as he reflects on his artistic journey and creative process. Facing the challenges of being an emerging artist today, Francis shares honest insights and inspiration—from embracing imperfections and uncertainty to staying fully present in your p...
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14. Interpreting the Wild with Dave Martin

August 6, 2025 • 31 mins
(Recorded March 2025) What does it mean to interpret a wild space—and why does it matter? In this episode, we speak with Dave Martin, a Los Angeles-based artist, filmmaker, and educator whose work explores how we interpret place, image, and meaning. Dave is currently the artist-in-residence at the Prime Desert Woodland Preserve, home to the Elize Clifford Interpretive Center in Lancaster, California. As both the resident artist a...
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13. PR for Artists with Heidi Johnson

August 6, 2025 • 48 mins
(Recorded June 2024) What does art and entertainment PR look like today? Join us as Heidi Johnson, PR expert and founder of Hijinx Arts, takes us behind the scenes of street art, artist management, and elevating emerging voices. We unpack the game-changing role of social media—from Instagram to Cara—and reveal how artists can craft authentic narratives that cut through the noise. If you want to understand the modern art world’s pul...
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12. Combating Barriers of Entry with January Parkos Arnall

August 6, 2025 • 39 mins
(Recorded March 2024) With special guest speaker January Parkos Arnall we explore how art connects people and communities. Through conversations about culture, creativity, and professional practice, we examine the role of museums and art as spaces for visual storytelling—where the lived experiences and narratives of diverse communities are shared, honored, and brought to life.
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11. Artist Opportunities and Expanding Your Practice with Osceola Refetoff and Shana Nys Dambrot

August 6, 2025 • 60 mins
(Recorded in January 2024), Photographer Osceola Refetoff, curator Shana Nys Dambrot, museum manager Andi Campognone, and art coordinator Monica Baker explore how artists are expanding their practices in response to global change. Touching on film, photography, science, sustainability, and AI, they discuss how creative work intersects with culture, land stewardship, and environmental urgency. The conversation centers on how artist...
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10. Art as a Career with Peter Mays

August 6, 2025 • 44 mins
(Recorded May 2024) In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Peter Mays, Executive Director of Gallery 825 and a champion of emerging artists. Together, we dive into what it really means to pursue art as a career. Whether you're just starting out or redefining your artistic path, Peter shares invaluable insights into navigating the art world, choosing the kind of artist you want to be, and making your mark in a competitive field...
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9. Civic Engagement with Sarah Daleiden

August 6, 2025 • 39 mins
(Recorded January 2025) In this episode, we explore the importance of civic engagement, public life, and community awareness with Sarah Daleiden. Through the lens of the South Antelope Valley Rural Life Project, we discuss how residents can become more involved, connected, and empowered in shaping their communities.
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8. Curating Desert Forest with Sant Khalsa

December 20, 2024 • 43 mins
Join us as we chat with artist and activist Sant Khalsa about her experience curating Desert Forest: Life with Joshua Trees at MOAH. Sant discusses working with artist, scientist, and associate curator Juniper Harrower, her experience with The Getty PST program, and her decades long love and admiration of the iconic Joshua Tree.
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7. Artist Nikolas Soren Goodich

November 19, 2024 • 28 mins
Join us as we chat with Artist Nikolas Soren Goodich about his exhibition "Luminous Mysteries Human Symmetries" at MOAH:CEDAR. The exhibition explores Goodich's ability to transform trauma into art, using monoprint portraits and large-scale installations that invite viewers to reflect on self-identity and the paradox of symmetry and asymmetry.
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6. Meet the Jurors for the All-Media Juried Art Exhibition

April 30, 2024 • 68 mins
Welcome to a new episode of MOAH Muse! Join us as we venture into discussions of artistry beyond the canvas, accompanied by the jurors of the 39th All-Media Juried Art Exhibition, Jason Jenn and Marisa Caichiolo. Learn about their unique experiences with juried shows and get tips on taking submission photographs. Tune in for inspiration and new ideas to fuel your creativity!
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5. Justice Sunday

January 3, 2024 • 32 mins
We're joined with Bishop Henry Hearns, Nigel Holly, and India Schmidt who dive into Justice Sunday, a program that's transforming the lives of youth in the Antelope Valley. Join us as we explore how this initiative not only brings students together but empowers them to become leaders, performers, and ambassadors of black history. Discover the stories of empowerment, leadership, and artistic expression that are at the core of Justi...
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4. Art in the Wild: Using Augmented Reality in Nature

October 10, 2023 • 37 mins
Join us as we venture into the heart of nature with artist Nancy Baker Cahill, exploring the mesmerizing fusion of art and the outdoors through Augmented Reality. Unearth the secrets of how AR technology is redefining our connection to the wild, one virtual masterpiece at a time.
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3. How Creatives Can Use Artificial Intelligence

September 25, 2023 • 41 mins
Join us with speakers Nicole Slater and Joy Ray as we explore how creatives can harness the power of AI to enhance their artistic endeavors. Tune in for an enlightening discussion that merges artistry and technology like never before.
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2. The Power of Public Art

September 25, 2023 • 40 mins
Join us with Joseph O'Connell, George Davis, and Nuri Amanatullah as we explore the vibrant world of public art in the Antelope Valley. Discover how these captivating installations shape our community and ignite creativity in unexpected ways.
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1. Welcome to MOAH Muse

September 25, 2023 • 39 mins
A new podcast has recently launched in Lancaster, California, dedicated to exploring the vibrant world of arts and culture in the local community. The podcast not only delves into the region's rich cultural scene but also offers free programs to engage and inspire residents in their creative pursuits.
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