18. Beyond The Brushstrokes: Blue Grass, Green Skies & American Impressionism

19. Surreal Landscapes & Emerging Artist Journeys with Scott Listfield & Melly Trochez

Join us as we sit down with Los Angeles–based artists Melly Trochez and Scott Listfield, both featured in Strange Pathways—a group exhibition curated by Thinkspace Art Projects and on view at Lancaster MOAH through January 4, 2026. In this cozy conversation, Melly and Scott share the stories behind their work, from personal memories to surreal, dreamlike worlds. We talk about creative journeys, studio life, and how art can connect people, spark imagination, and build community. An inviting listen for first-time listeners, art lovers, and anyone curious about the stories that live inside art.

20. Why Art Matters: A Conversation About Stories, People, and Place with Heber Rodriguez

In this epsiode meet Heber Rodriguez, one of our newset Curators at the Lancaster Musuem of Art and history. Join us for a thoughtful conversation on why art matters, exploring how stories, people, and place shape the way we create and connect. From personal experiences to broader cultural reflections, this episode highlights the power of art to bring communities together and give meaning to the spaces we share.

18. Beyond The Brushstrokes: Blue Grass, Green Skies & American Impressionism

In this episode, we step into Blue Grass, Green Skies, an exhibition of American Impressionism and Realism from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), now on view at Lancaster MOAH from September 27, 2025, to January 4, 2026. Joined by Curator and Art Historian Dr. Shannon Vittoria, she shares the stories, colors, and secrets behind these iconic works, revealing how everyday scenes became extraordinary and how American artists made Impressionism uniquely their own. Perfect for art lovers and newcomers alike—tune in for a fresh, vibrant look at a movement that changed how America saw itself.

17. Legacy of Care: 70 Years of Innovation at Antelope Valley Medical Center with Cynthia Frausto

Step inside Legacy of Care: 70 Years of Innovation — an exhibition celebrating Antelope Valley Medical Center’s rich history of healing and its enduring impact on the community. Presented at MOAH:CEDAR from August 2 through September 28, 2025, the exhibition reflected on seven decades of care, compassion, and progress. In this episode, we sit down with Cynthia Frausto, Director of Marketing & Public Relations, to explore how art and storytelling intertwine to honor the hospital’s lasting legacy of innovation and service within the region.

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

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 Pollination event. We also discuss stories from the Juried Show and opportunities at MOAH and MOAH:CEDAR that are available to all emerging artists, along with embracing risk and the power of our voices through sculpture. Step inside the world of emerging art, where courage meets creativity.