Arts and Culture
Jul 3, 2025Gourd artist Nadiya Littlewarrior to appear at Antelope Valley Indian Museum
July 3, 2025
California State Parks will host Native American artist Nadiya Littlewarrior at the Antelope Valley Indian Museum in Lancaster on July 5 and 6. Littlewarrior, known internationally for her gourd art, founded her studio, Spirit Vessels, in 1993. The event begins at 11 a.m. each day. Admission is $3 for visitors 13 and older and free for children 12 and under. California fourth-grade students and their families receive free entry with the California State Parks Adventure Pass.
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