The entire Museum of the San Fernando Valley family wishes all of our members, donors, Museum Associates, board members, advisors and visitors... a safe and happy holiday season.

Holiday hours:

Tuesday, December 27, 2022 -  Open - 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Saturday, December 24, 2022 and Sunday, December 25, 2022 - Closed

 Saturday, December 31, 2022 and Sunday, January 1, 2023 - Closed

We look forward educating, preserving, promoting and learning from visitors too about the history, art and culture of the SFV in the new year.

Please attend 2nd Annual Winter Wonderland & Toy Drive - Sat. December 10th - 12:00pm - 4:00pm - FREE community event for the family; Northridge at The Rancho

Please bring your family out to the 2nd Annual Winter Wonderland & Toy Drive produced by the North Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Winter Wonderland & Toy Drive
Saturday, December 10, 2022
Free Community Event
Time: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Where: NVRCC, 9015 Wilbur Ave., Northridge
on the Rancho Cordillera del Norte property

 

What will be happening at the Winter Wonderland?

    Outdoor Winter Wonderland and Toy Drive on Saturday, December 10, 2022.
    Enjoy good times in the outdoors, listen to holiday music, and a fun-filled atmosphere.
    Event is from 12:00 pm until 4:00 pm.
    Bring an unwrapped toy for the Toy Drive and take a picture with Santa.  All toys will be donated to Devonshire PALS and Child Care Resources.
    Enjoy this outdoor event on the 100-year-old tree-covered, historic Rancho Cordillera del Norte grounds.  Enjoy the sounds holiday music.  Crafts for kids. Eat some food from local restaurants.  Drink some beers from local breweries.   The Winter Wonderland Event provides entertainment and brings people together for common enjoyment!

General Parking is FREE!

VIP parking: $20   (limited parking spaces available)
VIP parking is for one parking space with one entrance and exit only and is non-transferable. The Driver will check in at the VIP area located directly in front of the NVRCC Chamber office and will be presented a prepaid parking voucher.  Please check-in prior to off-loading and exiting the vehicle. The vehicle must stay in assigned space throughout the duration of guest’s stay and may not be moved to an alternative location.  Exiting the parking space at any time will be considered a termination of VIP parking and may not be refunded, transferred or prorated.
VIP parking is for ONE vehicle only.  
VIP parking is NON-REFUNDABLE.  

VIP seating for 6 people: $200   (limited tables available)
Reserve a table with 6 seats for you, your family, and friends to enjoy good food, drinks, and music at the Winter Wonderland.  Your VIP seating will be for up to 6 guests.  Check in at the VIP area located directly in front of the NVRCC Chamber office and you will be presented with your table assignment.  
‍VIP seating is NON-REFUNDABLE.   

Front Row VIP seating for 10 people: $400   (limited tables available)
Reserve a table with 10 seats for you, your family and friends in the front row to enjoy the good food, drinks, and music at the Oktober Festival.  Seating will be near the Cantina area.  Your VIP seating will be in the front row and for up to 10 guests.  Check in at the VIP area located directly in front of the NVRCC Chamber office and you will be presented with your table assignment.  
VIP seating is NON-REFUNDABLE.  

For more information, please contact the North Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce at (818) 349-5676 or info@nvrcc.org.

Thank you.

2nd Annual Holiday Arts & Music Festival December 10th FREE -1:00 pm – 6:00 pm; Warner Center Park, Woodland Hills - VCF

Please bring your family out to the 2nd Annual Holiday and Arts Festival produced by the Valley Cultural Foundation.

Saturday, December 10, 2022
1:00pm - 6:00 pm
FREE to attend

Warner Center Park
5800 Topanga Canyon .
Woodland Hills, CA 91367

Join us in our newest holiday tradition and enjoy a fun-filled day!
 

Shop for holiday gifts and support our small businesses!
Take your FREE photo with Santa!
Food trucks
Free Snow Area
Special “Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz” performances by nationally renowned Judy Garland impressionist Elaine Horn
Performance by School of Rock of Woodland Hills
Holiday music
Free Holiday Arts & Crafts for children
And much more!

Sunday December 4th as we kick off the 39th Annual Granada Hills Holiday Parade - please attend

To: Granada Hills Holiday Parade Spectators

We are looking forward to seeing you this Sunday December 4th as we kick off the 39th Annual Granada Hills Holiday Parade.

Do remember that the Granada Hills Holiday Parade is a RAIN OR SHINE EVENT. There have been many years by which it rained the night before or the morning of only to have sunshine at the Parade Kick Off.

Please dress accordingly where possible and PARADE SAFETY is the most important consideration.

The Parade starts promptly at 1:30pm

Your cooperation is very much appreciated as we look forward to a fun and spirited Sunday Parade Day filled with many happy family holiday memories.

For more information: 

Liane Reynolds

Granada Hills Chamber of Commerce

818-368-3235

 

Sincerely,

The Granada Hills Holiday Parade Committee

Giving Tuesday - please donate to YOUR Museum of history - art - culture today

This Giving Tuesday, please join The Museum SFV in supporting history, art and culture by making a gift today. 

The Museum of the San Fernando Valley offers curated, meaningful exhibits and cultural events throughout the year.  

We are asking for your support to expand our exhibits, both on the interior and exterior of The Museum grounds to further educate Museum members, donors and visitors on the history, art and culture of this valley.

Unlike other non-profits, 100% of your proceeds will be used towards programming.

Please donate today by clicking HERE.

Giving Tuesday, a global opportunity to give back to the organizations and missions you care about most. Public support from people just like you makes our regional museum of history, art and culture continue its mission of educating, preserving and promoting this rich history. At the same time, our visitors bring experiences, stories and artifacts to support this worthwhile organization.

Please support YOUR Museum of the SFV today.

Click HERE to donate

Thank you.

The Museum SFV Board of Directors

www.TheMuseumSFV.org

18904 Nordhoff St.
Northridge, CA 91324

(SW corner of Nordhoff & Wilbur; halfway between Northridge Fashion Center and CSUN)

Free Admission.
Free Parking.

Hours:
Tuesday:  1:00pm - 5:00 pm
Saturday 11:00 am- 4:00 pm
Sunday:   11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Contact:   themuseumsfv@gmail.com

10-29-22 Death Valley Gold Rush - author - speaker event - enjoyed by all attendees

One thing that has been true over the 17 years in The Museum SFV's existence... if you show up, you will learn and enjoy about the history, art and culture of the San Fernando Valley and beyond.

On October 29th, author Ted Faye, with his terrific personality educated all about the crazy stories associated with the history of the Death Valley Gold Rush.

Ted will be presenting in 2023 on the history of mules... and there is a San Fernando Valley tie in.

Thank you to all attendees and thank you Ted!

Ted Faye, Author Oct 29th Noon - 2:00pm - Death Valley and the Gold Rush - The Museum SFV speaker series

Please join Ted Faye, author, Museum SFV members and friends for an enlightening conversation about his book:

Saturday, October 29th

Noon - 2:00 pm

Cost: Free   (suggested donation $10/person)

RSVP:    themuseumsfv@gmail.com

Location:   At The Museum SFV - 18904 Nordhoff St. Northridge, CA 91324

Parking:   Limited parking inside Museum SFV grounds; additional parking across the street in office building located at 18860 Nordhoff St. - rear parking lot.

From the mid-19th century to the 1930s, no place in America was more feared or mysterious than the stretch of desert on the California–Nevada border known as Death Valley.

While today Death Valley National Park is seen as a place of natural beauty and scenic wonders, there were once rumors of vaporous gases so toxic that birds flying overhead would drop dead instantly. One of the first Americans to encounter this dreaded land was William Lewis Manly, who left his Wisconsin home for California’s 1849 Gold Rush and who heroically saved those lost pioneers who would give Death Valley its name.

Other pioneers in the early 20th century were Frank “Shorty” Harris, who made Death Valley’s biggest gold strike; the Hoyt brothers, who, in 1908, struck it rich in a place called Skidoo; and in the 1920s, a con man named C.C. Julian, who used the valley’s reputation to scam naive investors. There was a time when the entire country seemed to be consumed with news and tales of the Death Valley Gold Rush.

Ted Faye is a documentary filmmaker, exhibit curator, and historical researcher on stories and people of the Death Valley region. Faye has worked with tourism boards on both the state and local levels to develop materials that tell the stories of their communities. He was a historian at US Borax, and many images from this book are from the Borax collection at Death Valley National Park.

10-15-22 Join Us - PAI Noon - 2:00 pm - Artist Debbie Wubben and Creepy Jenny Doll Collection Speaker Series - The Museum SFV

Please join renowned artist Debbie Wubben, part of The Museum SFV and Public Art Initiative Artist Speaker Series.

Saturday, October 15, 2022

Noon - 2:00 pm

$10 donation/person

RSVP and Pay HERE

Free parking inside The Museum SFV grounds or across the street at 18860 Nordhoff St. -please park in rear of office building.

This will be a live event.

The Museum SFV

18904 Nordhoff St. Northridge CA 91324

Southern CA artist Debbie Wubben was born in Los Angeles and has lived in the San Fernando Valley for many years. She is a self-taught artist and was a muralist for over 25 years.

She has recently illustrated and written a horror movie cookbook. She will share with attendees how she began down this road and self-published the book. The horror movie cookbooks will be for sale at the event.

Debbie has a large collection of creepy vintage dolls, one known as "Creepy Jenny," who is hauntingly unforgettable. She will share her art of creepy doll photography. Meet Jenny in person!

Also, on display will be her "Little Haunted Houses, which are hand-cut paper originals with little ghosts.

Please visit www.artistdebbiewubben.com to learn more about Debbie, collections and opportunity to purchase her art.

Thank you.

 
RSVP and Pay HERE

Fall Artist Showcase and Fall Family Fun Fair - Sept 10th - 11am - 4 pm - FREE event for the family and art lovers

Please join us this Saturday from 11:00 - 4:00 pm (RAIN or SHINE) - Fall Art Fair & Family Fun Festival. @ The Rancho- SW corner Nordhoff & Wilbur, Northridge. 

FREE admission & parking. 

Please come out and support Valley-based artists, showcasing Fine Art, Watercolor, Arts & Crafts & Jewelry Artists.

For the Family Fun Festival, there will be free arts & crafts for kids, games and petting zoo.

There will be a food truck (Noon - 2:00 pm) as well as ice cream for sale from Handel's Ice Cream.

Bring the family out for a fun-filled day!

Learn about the history, art & culture of the San Fernando Valley!

RSVP for FREE HERE - please let us know you are coming and offer email address to be sent info on upcoming events.

For more information, please contact Richard Cryer or Cheri Norum at PAITMSFV@gmail.com. 

Parking will be across the street in Spanish-style office building located at 18860 Nordhoff St., SE corner of Wilbur Ave. and Nordhoff St.

You can also visit The Museum SFV website at www.TheMuseumSFV.org. 

 Please consider becoming a member of The Museum SFV today!

 

 

 

Sculptor and artist Charles Sherman delights audience at The Museum SFV Artist Speaker Series

Thank you to Charles Sherman who continues to give back to The Museum SFV and supports all arts programming in the valley.

The feedback from the event was fantastic!

Here is a sampling of the event from August 13, 2022.

 

Thanks again to Cheri Norum, Richard Cryer, Claire Derohanian and Jackie Langa for producing and assisting with this terrific event.

Please go to our website, continue to review our blog and look for updated event info on all of The Museum SFV's social media platforms.

Thank you.

 

Public Art Initiative - Artist Speaker Series

On select 2nd Saturdays of the month

If you would like to join the PAI, participate in these artist speaker series events, become a vendor at the spring and fall Artist Showcase events, please contact Cheri Norum and Richard Cryer at PAITMSFV@gmail.com.  You can also contact The Museum SFV at 818-347-9665.

Thank you.

Frank Sinatra Tribute - Thurs. August 18th - 5:00pm - 8:00pm; Please join us - Performance 6:00 - 7:00 pm - sing, dance enjoy 1940s - 1960s live music

 Frank Sinatra Impersonator VAUGHN SUPONATIME.

Museum members, donors, valley residents and visitors are in for an enjoyable early evening to relive memories as one of the leading impersonators in the U.S., Vaughn Suponatime will perform Frank Sinatra songs from the 1940s - 1960s on Thursday, August 18, 2022.

Vaughn has appeared the Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, at numerous events in Las Vegas such as The Bellagio Hotel, The Paris Hotel, Mandalay Bay, The Mirage, The Venetian, Bally’s, The Orleans, The Riviera, The Four Seasons, Caesars Palace, New York, New York, Wynn’s Hotel, and the M.G.M. Grand.

WHAT:       Frank Sinatra Tribute - The Museum SFV fundraiser

WHO:        Vaughn Suponatime performing

WHEN:     Thursday, August 18, 2022

TIME:        5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Performance: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm (please be seated by 6:00 pm)

COST: Suggested Donation  (well worth it!)

WHERE: The Museum of the SFV / Rancho Cordillera del Norte

9015 Wilbur Ave. Northridge, CA 91324
(200 yards south of Nordhoff on Wilbur Ave)

Event will be held inside on beautiful grounds of Rancho Cordillera del Norte

FREE Parking

ADA with permit parking inside gates and near The Theatre

RSVP: Please RSVP in advance Eventbrite

Donations will also be accepted at the door. To better schedule seating and to support vendors, we would appreciate RSVP for number of attendees.

Reach us at TheMuseumSFV(at)gmail (dot)(com).

Bring a family member, a friend, dance a bit, relive the great tunes and enjoy your time at The Museum SFV an on the historic grounds of The Rancho.

Thank you.

Oktober Festival returns to The Rancho -Oktober 2, 2022 - Noon - 6:00 pm Family Fun Day - Please join NVRCC

Please join the North Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce at its annual and very fun Oktoberfest Festival this year on Saturday, Oktober 2, 2022.

The event will occur from Noon - 6:00 pm.

 

Live Music!  Plenty of good food!  Dancing Performance!  and Much more!

For more information to become a vendor or just enjoy with your family, please visit:

NVRCC.org

Thank you.

Latino Heritage Day -October 8th 2022 - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Art, Culture, Dance, Music and more - please inquire about particpating

The Museum of the SFV is pleased to announce its first annual Latino Heritage Day on Saturday, October 8th from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm.

Latino Heritage will be recognized and promoted via Art, Dance, Music and Fun.  This day is part of National Hispanic Heritage Month that runs from September 15th - October 15th each year.

If you are part of:
1.  An organization that focuses on Latino community
Latino education
Latino community resources
10' x 10' booth offered (may include booth, table, chairs for select groups - or bring your own items)

2. Arts, Music, Dance
Dance groups - children and adults
Musicians - Latin-themed musc
Art - Artists that specialize in Latino-themed art

 

We are going to have individuals and bands playing Ritchie Valens tunes as an extension of The Museum's Ritchie Valens exhibit which officially opens up on September 15th - first public viewing on Saturday September 17, 2022.

If you would like to join the The Museum SFV Latino Heritage Day Committee, please send us a note to TheMuseumSFV@gmail.com today.

If would like to participate in this year's event, please contact Michael Stevens at 310-890-9182 today or michel.stevens@TheMuseumSFV.org.

Thank you,
The Museum SFV Latino Heritage Day Committee

Sculptor and artist Charles Sherman at The Museum SFV - 8/13/22 - Noon - 2:00 pm Free admission - please RSVP - don't miss this special event

The Museum SFV and the Public Art Initiative (PAI) Artist Speaker Series are pleased to present...

Sculptor and Artist Charles Sherman

Museum members, donors, Friends of The Museum SFV, local artists, valley residents and visitors are in for a real treat as YOUR Museum of history, art and culture welcome Charles Sherman on August 13, 2022.

Los Angeles-based sculptor and jewelry designer Charles Sherman was born in Atlantic City, New Jersey in 1947. His work is informed by a lifelong study of ancient civilizations, world cultures and religions. The forms he creates are minimalist, conceptual and inspired by sacred geometry. His philosophy of life and art has always been the same: to promote the positive.

Since 2002 Sherman has investigated sculptural forms that express the concept of infinity, especially the three dimensional Möbius ring and more recently, variations of the Tetrahedron form. He hand builds his clay Infinity Ring sculptures using the most primitive sculpture tools and coil or slab construction. Some sculptures are transformed into cast bronze, stainless steel or welded stainless steel. 

Mosaic is a current exploration. Using glass, agates, crystals and ancient ammonite fossils he transforms the surface of geometric form with applied mosaic. In 2006 he began translating his sculptural forms into sterling silver sculpture to wear jewelry designs. In his most recent body of work, Miracle Towers, he creates forms based on the tetrahedron and variations of the pyramid in welded steel and glass mosaic.

WHAT: Artist Speaker Series - Public Art Initiative

WHO: Sculptor and Artist Charles Sherman

WHEN:   Saturday, August 13, 2022

TIME:     12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

COST:    Free Admisison - ($10/suggested donation /person -well worth it!)

WHERE: The Museum of the SFV

18904 Nordhoff St.

Event will be held inside of The Museum SFV

PARKING: FREE; park across the street at 18860 Nordhoff St.

ADA with permit parking allowed inside of The Museum grounds at 18904, enter through green Wilbur Ave gate (please watch all traffic behind you as you enter through the gates) or inside main Rancho gate - only ADA marked spaces.

RSVP: Please RSVP on Eventbrite; you can also send us an email at PAITMSFV(at)gmail (dot)(com).

Please send a note to Richard Cryer or Cheri Norum, Co-Chairs of the Public Art Initiative.

Thank you.

Fall Art Fair - Sat. Sept. 10th - 11:00 am - 4:00 pm FREE; Family Event; Fine Art - Family Festival; Games - Petting Zoo; Food Truck - Join us

The Public Art Initiative (PAI) of The Museum of the San Fernando Valley is pleased to present its semi-annual Fall Artist Fair and Family Fun Festival.

Date:         Saturday, September 10, 2022

Time:        11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Cost:         FREE admission      (artwork and food will be for sale)

Location:  At The Museum SFV and PAI Headquarters  -18904 Nordhoff St. Northridge.

On the historic Rancho Cordillera del Norte grounds (SW corner of Wilbur Ave. & Nordhoff St.)

Parking:  Free parking. To be across the street at The Museum's previous home at 18860 Nordhoff St.; rear of building

Please park on the south side parking lot. Volunteers will be available to direct traffic.

BRING THE ENTIRE FAMILY out for a fun-filled day at Your Museum of History, Art & Culture.

View and purchase art from valley-based artists - from Fine Art, Sculpture, Jewelry, Watercolors to Arts & Crafts - something for everyone.  

Families can enjoy free arts & crafts; take photos with our resident dinosaurs, play games, pet animals and enjoy a hamburger and hot dog food truck (Noon -2:00 pm - approx.)
 

For more information, please email Richard Cryer and Cheri Norum at PAITMSFV@gmail.com. You can leave us a message or reach us at 818-347-9665 too.

 

Please spread the word again for semi-annual event.

Support local artists and art in the valley.

Thank you.
Public Art Initiative Program

Frank Sinatra tribute -Museum Fundraiser Thursday August 18th - 5:00-8:00 pm only $20/person- join us

The Museum SFV is pleased to present...

Frank Sinatra Impersonator VAUGHN SUPONATIME.
 

Museum members, donors, valley residents and visitors are in for an enjoyable early evening to relive memories as one of the leading impersonators in the U.S., Vaughn Suponatime will perform Frank Sinatra songs from the 1940s - 1960s on Thursday, August 18, 2022.

Vaughn has appeared the Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, at numerous events in Las Vegas such as The Bellagio Hotel, The Paris Hotel, Mandalay Bay, The Mirage, The Venetian, Bally’s, The Orleans, The Riviera, The Four Seasons, Caesars Palace, New York, New York, Wynn’s Hotel, and the M.G.M. Grand.

Please support the arts, music and YOUR Museum and its programming by attending this fundraising event.

WHAT:       Frank Sinatra Tribute - The Museum SFV fundraiser

WHO:        Vaughn Suponatime performing

WHEN:     Thursday, August 18, 2022

TIME:        5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Showtime: 6:00 pm (please be seated by this time)

COST: $20 /person (well worth it!)

WHERE: The Museum of the SFV / Rancho Cordillera del Norte

9015 Wilbur Ave. Northridge, CA 91324
(500 feet south of Nordhoff on Wilbur Ave)

Event will be held inside on beautiful grounds of Rancho Cordillera del Norte

FREE Parking

ADA with permit parking inside gates and near The Theatre

RSVP: Please RSVP and pay in advance Eventbrite

Payment will also be accepted at the door. To better schedule seating and to support vendors, we would appreciate advance payment or email RSVP for number of attendees.

Reach us at TheMuseumSFV(at)gmail (dot)(com).

Bring a family member, a friend, dance a bit, relive the great tunes and enjoy your time at The Museum SFV an on the historic grounds of The Rancho.

Thank you.

The Museum SFV and community celebrate Juneteenth

President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, as the nation approached its third year of bloody civil war. The proclamation declared "that all persons held as slaves" within the rebellious states "are, and henceforward shall be free."

Some African Americans celebrated as their prayers had been answered that the Emancipation Proclamation had taken effect. Enslaved slaves in the Confederate States were declared legally free.  Soldiers from the Union side, many of whom were black, marched onto plantations and across cities in the south reading small copies of the Emancipation Proclamation.

However, unfortunately, not everyone in Confederate territory would immediately be free. The Emanicpation Proclamation was made effective in 1863, but it could not be implemented in places still under Confederate control.  In the Confederate state of Texas, freedom would not officially arrive until June 19, 1865, when some 2,000 Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas. The army announced that the more than 250,000 enslaved black people in the state, were free by executive decree. This day came to be known as "Juneteenth," by the newly freed people in Texas. 

Please listen to The Museum SFV's board member and President of the Pacoima Historical Society speak about her family and this holiday.

https://youtu.be/CCPHI7zXA00

The Museum SFV and community celebrate Juneteenth holiday.

June 18th - 11:00 - 3:00 pm; L.A. Pierce College students and The Museum SFV present recital and concert - please join us

The Museum of the SFV is pleased to announce its alliance with Pierce College and its Performing Arts Department.

Pierce College music students will showcase their talents next weekend - individual performances, small groups and one nice rock and roll band to end the festival!

Please join us next Saturday at The Museum on the historic grounds of Rancho Cordillera del Norte.

Date:  Saturday, June 18, 2022

Time:   11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Cost:    Only $5/person

Purchase tickets in advance on Eventbrite - click HERE

Or purchase day of music festival

Food: Fun food - burgers, chips, soft drinks and water - maybe some sandwiches too - come on out and see once you are on site... very reasonable prices -

Ice Cream provided by Handel's of Northridge - 

Parking:  FREE parking - either across the street at 18860 Nordhoff - rear of office building. ADA parking inside main white Rancho gates at 9015 Wilbur Ave.  Street parking too.  

Please watch for oncoming traffic. We suggest all visitors walk to Nordhoff, use the crosswalk and enter through The Museum gate on Nordhoff. 

Please come out to support students, performing arts, music, and your Museum of history, art and culture next weekend.  

For more information, please contact The Museum at 818-347-9665 or TheMuseumSFV@gmail.com.

Purchase tickets in advance on Eventbrite - click HERE

Or purchase day of music festival

Thank you.

TODAY - 11:00 am - 2:00 pm - special event Walk of Stories - Exhibit on immigrant artists' contributions to the SFV - at The Museum Northridge

 Hello to all -

Please join us TODAY for a special art and culture event.

View new outdoor exhibit on immigrant artists' contributions to the SFV.  Meet Hector Ponce and the Knapp family as well as learn about artist Shahin Atighe.

Walk of Stories

In conjunction with the City of Los Angeles, Department of Cultural Affairs

11:00am - 2:00 pm

The Museum SFV

@ The Rancho Cordillera del Norte

18904 Nordhoff St., Northridge, CA 91324

Tel: 818-347-9665

themuseumsfv@gmail.com

Free Admission

Free parking

Program begins at 11:30 am.

 

 

Much thanks to Jackie Langa for her tireless effort to direct this program and event.

 

Thanks to the City of Los Angeles, Department of Cultural Affairs for its grant to make this event possible and to highlight art and sculpture in the valley and in Los Angeles areas. 

 

​Please park across the street at 18860 Nordhoff St,  rear of office building.

Please either walk through main Rancho gates (white gates) and follow-signs to The Museum.

Or Walk north to Nordhoff, cross the street in the crosswalk and then enter through main gates on Nordhoff.

Thank you,

Michael Stevens

President

Jackie Langa

Vice President

Suzanne Scheld, Ph.D.

Board Member

 

 

 

Special Film Screening - "A Shot Through The Wall" part of Pan-Asian Pacific Arts & Cultural Festival May 22, 2022

The Museum of the San Fernando Valley is excited to be hosting a film screening as part of the Pan-Asian Pacific Arts & Cultural Festival.
 

DATE:                       Sunday, May 22, 2022

FILM SCREENING:  6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

WHERE: The Museum of the San Fernando Valley (TMSFV)
@ The Theatre at The Rancho Cordillera del Norte
9015 Wilbur Ave.  Northridge, CA 91324
On the grounds with The Museum SFV

COST:    FREE tickets; FREE Entrance and FREE Parking

Reservation for tickets by clicking HERE.

Parking:  Through The Rancho main entrance at 9015 Wilbur Ave (through white gates)

Special Screening:  The Museum SFV will present an indoor theater screening and community discussion of Aimee Long’s film “A Shot Through The Wall.”

The community’s discussion will be directed by a panel to discuss the film’s relevance to the diversely-ethnic SFV Pan-Asian/Pacific communities. 

Seating is limited. Reservations and special tickets for the film will be required . Film screening tickets will be confirmed beginning on May 11th.  You can also request tickets by contacting Jackie Langa by sending an email at Jackie.Langa@themuseumsfv.org.

Funded by a grant from the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, The Museum SFV chose to focus its reintroduction event on celebrating Asian-American Pacific-Islander Heritage month by engaging the San Fernando Valley Asian/Pacific Islander businesses and neighbors who have become part of the fabric of the Valley.

Please spread the word and join us on Sunday, May, 22nd at The Museum SFV.

Thank you.

 

 

Pan-Asian Pacific Arts & Cultural Festival on May 22 -FREE Admission - At The Museum SFV and The Rancho -Please join us

The Museum of the San Fernando Valley is excited to be hosting a Pan-Asian Pacific Arts & Cultural Festival on May 22nd in conjunction with Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.

FESTIVAL NAME: Pan-Asian Pacific Arts & Cultural Festival
WHEN:                      Sunday, May 22, 2022
TIMES:                      Festival 11:00 AM until 5:30 PM – Film Presentation 6:00 until 8:30 PM
WHERE:                   The Museum of the San Fernando Valley (TMSFV) 

ADDRESS:               18904 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91324
COST:                       FREE Entrance and FREE Parking to the Public.

(Parking inside The Rancho Cordillera del Norte at 9015 Wilbur Ave. -inside white gates)

RSVP:                     Please let us know you are attending - CLICK HERE

 
Funded by a grant from the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, The Museum chose to focus its reintroduction event on celebrating Asian-American Pacific-Islander Heritage month by engaging the San Fernando Valley Asian/Pacific Islander businesses and neighbors who have become part of the fabric of the Valley.

Jackie Langa, Vice President of The Museum, explains: “It is The Museum’s role to give a central voice to the distinctive histories of all populations in the SFV whose cultures, races, religions and ideas contributed to the Valley’s character, growth and development.”

This festive and family friendly event will celebrate many diverse Asian cultures through their art, music, dance, food and more at The Museum’s new location on the grounds of the beautiful Rancho Cordillera del Norte in Northridge. Festival highlights will include vendors’ booths, food trucks, demonstrations, onstage entertainment, children’s art workshops and the opportunity to visit the Museum and its exhibits. Visitors will be offered an immersive experience.

Later in the evening the Museum will also present an indoor theater screening and community discussion of Aimee Long’s film “A Shot Through The Wall.” The community’s discussion will be directed by a panel to discuss the film’s relevance to the diversely-ethnic SFV Pan-Asian/Pacific communities. Reservations for the film will be required.

Ms. Langa further explains: “We are trying to direct the conversation to celebrate SFV Asian-American/Pacific Islander residents in their specific neighborhoods for their day-to-day strengths and importance to the growth of the Valley while also examining their challenges as an ethnic community.”

If interested in becoming a vendor, please contact our Pan-Asian Pacific Arts & Cultural Festival Outreach & Volunteers Director, Jessica Steiner at jessica@PanAsianFestival.com.

 

 

 

 

 

Art event for lovers of art - PAI spring 2022 artist showcase - May 14-15 event at The Museum SFV in Northridge - Rancho Cordillera del Norte

Calling all art lovers and folks who appreciate art!  Come on out to Northridge, May 14 & 15 to YOUR Museum of The San Fernando Valley and support valley-based artists.

FREE Admission.

Some of the finest artists in the valley will be participating including Charles Sherman and Barbara Katz Bierman and Volly Aronson with many more to display their incredible art.

Food, beverages will be offered for sale.

FREE Admission to The Museum SFV and tours will be available.

 

For more information, please contact Richard Cryer or Cheri Norum today.  They can be reached at PAITMSFV@gmail.com or 818-347-9665. 

If you have a question about The Museum SFV, please contact Michel (Michael) Stevens at michel.stevens@themuseumsfv.org or 310-890-9182.

 Thank you.

Valley-based artist - PAI spring 2022 artist showcase - sign up for May 14-15 event at The Museum SFV in Northridge

If you are a valley-based artist, please consider participating in the Public Art Initiative, a program of The Museum of the San Fernando Valley in its annual Spring Artist Showcase.

This year, it will be held on Saturday, May 14th & May 15th, from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

FREE Admission for the general public.

To register, please contact Richard Cryer or Cheri Norum today.  They can be reached at PAITMSFV@gmail.com or 818-347-9665.

Please contact Richard Cryer or Cheri Norum today to register.  They can be reached at PAITMSFV@gmail.com or 818-347-9665. 

Please support this event by participating and spreading the word to family, friends, colleagues and for art enthusiasts.

Thank you.

2022 Black History Month, February 26th -The Museum SFV Speaker Series Crystal Jackson -African Americans in the SFV

To celebrate 2022 Black History Month, The Museum of the San Fernando Valley’s Speaker Series in conjunction with the Pacoima Historical Society is proud to present:

African Americans in the San Fernando Valley

As early as the 1920s, African Americans began coming to the San Fernando Valley. Although there were only a few, the 30s saw the numbers rise. By the 1950s, the Joe Louis Homes were built that attracted thousands from Los Angeles and the south to migrate to the Valley. Redlining and racial covenants prevented Blacks from living in most Valley areas. Still, this community built a rarely told oasis whose story we will share.
 
From the early beginnings in North Hollywood to Pacoima, the history is intriguing. Pacoima produced Heisman Trophy winners, Grammy award winners, and first Black Congresswoman from San Fernando High. This history is worth learning.  Crystal Jackson will make this presentation.

WHAT:  The Museum SFV History of Speaker Series

WHEN:  Saturday, February 26, 2022

TIME:   12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

COST:  $10/person   

(Proceeds to support both The MuseumSFV and Pacoima Historical Society)

RSVP HERE

Note: Zoom link will be sent to attendees within 24 hours of presentation.

 

Crystal Jackson, board member of The Museum of the San Fernando Valley and Founder and President of the Pacoima Historical Society, and filmmaker of the 2018 Pan African Film Festival Best Feature Documentary nominee “Pacoima Stories: Land of Dreams”, and author of "The Entrance: Pacoima's Story". Learn about the Pacoima you never knew and its 1500 year history will present.

Crystal was born in Pacoima in the ‘60’s. Her family had moved to the San Fernando Valley in the 1930’s, first North Hollywood, then Pacoima. Crystal graduated Granada Hills High School but went to San Fernando High her last semester to stay close to her Pacoima friends. She majored in Journalism at Cal State Northridge, but it wasn’t until Crystal moved to the Bay area to begin her Pacoima film that she realized the richness of her town’s history.

NOTE:  *** Attendees will be sent the Zoom link within 24 hours of presentation.

Please spread the word for this special presentation and event.

Thank you.

RSVP HERE

 

The Museum SFV -Public Art Initiative - Feb 27th Artist Speaker Series - Black History Month 2022, artist Darrell Mitchell II.

The Museum of the San Fernando Valley and its Public Art Initiative is pleased to offer an other special event as part of its ongoing Artist Speaker Series and in conjunction with Black History Month 2022, artist Darrell Mitchell II.

Date:   Sunday, February 27, 2022    

Time:   3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Cost:   $10/person; Students, FREE

Event:  Virtual, Zoom presentation and live Q&A

(students can send The Museum SFV and email -themuseumsfv@gmail.com)

RSVP HERE

Zoom presentation (link to be provided within 24 hours of event)

Darrell Mitchell II is a published author, poet and artist. Since 1999, he has written and performed as a Spoken Word Artist known as D-Mitch the Poet and has also produced three spoken word albums, written and published 20 Books, and created over 150 paintings and hosted numerous painting workshops. The artist currently has performance videos that have gone viral and are currently viewed numerous times a throughout the day on national and international channels and websites.

The author’s story has been described as inspirational, powerful and enlightening. Most importantly he represents a family-friendly brand, which address everyday aspects of life and offers a different perspective. Through his work author has moved generations, influenced ideas, and empowered readers and listeners to enjoy life and achieve their dreams.

Darrell endeavors to encourage a generation to think better, write better and live better in life. As an organization we promote thinking on a creative level and assist with various aspects of performing arts through fundraising events, showcases and community outreach programs. His goal is to inspire, empower and enlighten the world through art and literature.

The Artist/Writers brand represents products that readers can easily relate to. The current catalog has built a solid foundation among readers and music enthusiast, who currently read and listens to inspirational, empowering and enlightening material. The art and spoken word poetry collection creates a connection with the reader. This collection also enlightens the reader and provides them with understanding. Each published piece is embedded with a message that challenges the reader to make a connection between ideas and concepts. More importantly, the series of artwork and poems give a testimony and explains how you can achieve your dreams by believing in them.

The Museum's Artist Speaker Series has been promoting valley artists for almost a decade. In its new home, and upon opening up again, The Museum SFV has plans for ongoing speaker series, artist workshops, youth art programming and outdoor murals and sculptures.

NOTE: ***ZOOM Link will be sent to each attendee within 24 hours of presentation.

Please join us for this special event. $10/person; students FREE

(students can email The Museum SFV, leave their name and email address for link)

Please support The Museum and Public Art Initiative to valley-based artists and art programming.

Have a family member, friend or colleague join or pay separately.

Thank you.

RSVP HERE 

 

Jan 23rd - Speaker Event: Author Chris Lukather - William Mellenthin "birdhouse homes"

Since The Museum engaged with author Chris Lukather back in 2018, had tours of William Mellenthin homes in the San Fernando Valley, we have had ongoing interest in his books and history on the builder.

You are in for a treat this year as Chris will return speaking virtually this month and will return in the spring live or virtually at The Museum SFV too.

WHAT:     Speaker Event: Author Chris Lukather

WHEN:    Saturday, January 23, 2022 

TIME:     5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

COST:     $10/pp - RSVP on Eventbrite HERE. 

 

Chris Lukather, founder, and editor of the literary journal, The Writing Disorder, will discuss his book, A Birdhouse in Paradise: William Mellenthin and the San Fernando Valley Ranch Homes. In the 1940s, ’50s, and ’60s housing developments began peppering the available land outside of Los Angeles. 

It was in the Valley that designer-builder William Mellenthin developed his singular brand of cozy, charming home which became known as the Mellenthin Birdhouse ranch home - so called because they featured a cupola or dovecote built prominently into the roof.  

little information published about his life, Chris gathered information from original Mellenthin homeowners, articles, brochures, as well as the Mellenthin family to complete the book.  This will be a fascinating, enjoyable conversation about an interesting part of development in the San Fernando Valley.

Presented by Elanor Schrader and Beyond Architecture and Art Tours.

Spread the word, invites friends, have family join in the event, support local authors and enjoy.

RSVP on Eventbrite HERE

 

 Thank you.

 

The Museum SFV - Public Art Initiative - Artist Speaker Series Jan 15th - Artist Richard Cryer - please join us

The Public Art Initiative, a program of The Museum of the San Fernando Valley is pleased to present its first Artist Speaker Series event of 2022 with artist Richard Cryer.

You are in for a treat as Richard will educate on this form of art, will display some of his artwork and some of his pieces will be for sale (please support valley-based artists and art itself).

What: Artist Speaker Series

When:  Saturday, January 15, 2022

Time:   12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

 Cost:    $10/person   (FREE for students)

RSVP:   HERE (and pay in advance if you can; okay to pay in person too)

This event will be live at The Museum SFV, in The Theatre on the grounds of the historic Rancho Cordillera del Norte.

This event will also be available via Zoom virtual program. Attendance live and virtually is still $10/ person.   

Students can send us an email, let us know which school they are attending and then a Zoom link will be sent within 24 hours of the event.

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Richard Cryer is an up and coming Fractal Artist.

He fell in love with the camera, and Photography, while working with film, and in the dark room James Monroe High School.

This knowledge and passion transferred over to the digital realm and is why and how he was introduced to fractals.
 

His technique is the mixing of textures in nature, as well as other art mediums and then bring them into the Digital realm to create His style.

In this artist speaker series Richard Cryer will explain and educate on:
 

What are Fractals? 

What is Fractal art?

What is the practice and methodology for this form of artwork?
 

He will also explain some of his techniques and inspiration for this fascinating art form.

Please join us on the 15th, bring a friend live or attend, learn and enjoy online.

 

Tours of The Museum SFV will be held following the presentation.

Please RSVP by:

Calling The Museum SFV at 818-347-9665 and leaving us your name and email address for Zoom link.

RSVP on Eventbrite HERE.

email The Museum SFV at TheMuseumSFV@ gmail.com.

City of Los Angeles and County of Los Angeles COVID-19 protocol in place. All attendees will have to show proof of vaccination and or negative test within 72 to 24 hours (per latest protocol).  Masks are to be worn in The Theatre.  Social distancing will be possible during the presentation.

Again, please  join us, bring a friend, an artist, fellow artist, tell a student student interested in art to attend.

Thank you.