Raven Magpie River at Antelope Valley Indian Museum
California State Parks’ Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park (SHP) will feature two guest artists, Raven Magpie Rivera and Rowan Harrison, on select dates this month to share their Native culture with museum visitors.
During California State Parks Week on June 14 and 15, celebrate with Raven Magpie Rivera (Cheyenne/Sioux), a creative jewelry maker particularly noted for her beadwork. Visitors interested in a hands-on experience can purchase beading kits from Raven, and she will teach them how to create their own beaded keepsake. Raven’s father, George Magpie, is a member of the Southern Cheyenne of Oklahoma. Her mother, Rachel Strange Owl Magpie, is a member of the Northern Cheyenne of Lame Deer, Montana, and is a fluent speaker of the Cheyenne language. Among their many honors, Raven’s family is Keeper of the Cheyenne Buffalo Medicine Hat.
Rowan Harrison (Navajo/Pueblo of Isleta), a visual artist, will display his art on June 21 and 22. Rowan works in the mediums of ceramics and clay to create hand-built, hand-coiled, and hand painted pottery that is connected to his Pueblo of Isleta/Navajo culture. In addition to his ceramics, Rowan also creates paintings and skateboard decks extrapolated from his pottery designs. His artwork has won awards at the Prescott Indian Art Market, Santa Fe Indian Market, Hillcrest Festival of Fine Arts, and the Heard Museum’s Indian Fair and Market.
Here are details about the events:
- WHAT: Visiting Native American Artists
- WHEN: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 14, 15, 21, and 22, 2025
- COST: $3 for ages 13 and older, free for children 12 and under. *California fourth grade students attending a public school and their families can attend for free with the California State Parks Adventure Pass Park. Learn more about the pass and how you can download it at parks.ca.gov/adventurepass.
- WHERE: Antelope Valley Indian Museum SHP - 15701 East Avenue M, Lancaster, CA 93535
- DIRECTIONS: From State Route 14 in Lancaster, go east on Avenue K to 150th Street East. Turn right and go south for two miles to Avenue M. Turn left and go east on Avenue M for one mile to reach the museum.
Please Note: Pets are not allowed in the museum. Service animals are welcome per California State Parks' Service Animals Policy.
For more information, please call the museum at (661) 946-3055 (711 TTY relay service) or visit its website at avim.parks.ca.gov. Follow the museum on Facebook at facebook.com/AVIndianMuseum.
California State Parks supports equal access. If you need reasonable modification or special accommodation for the event, please contact Peggy Ronning at (661) 946-3055.
