May 18 2025 Pan-Asian Pacific Arts & Cultural Festival -FREE Community event - 11:00am - 5:00 pm - please attend and enjoy

The Museum of the San Fernando Valley is excited to be hosting its fourth annual Pan-Asian Pacific Arts & Cultural Festival on Sunday, May 18, 2025.

EVENT:         Pan-Asian Pacific Arts & Cultural Festival
WHEN:         Sunday, May 18, 2025
TIME:           11:00 AM until 5:00 PM
WHERE:      The Museum of the San Fernando Valley (TMSFV)

ADDRESS:  18904 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91324
COST:          FREE Entrance and FREE Parking

Parking Location:
9015 Wilbur Ave. Northridge, CA 91324
(inside main gates of Rancho Cordillera del Norte)
XST Wilbur Ave and Nordhoff St -300 yards south)

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

www.TheMuseumSFV.org

This event focuses 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, Pan-Asian Pacific Arts & Cultural Festival Director and Treasurer 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 SFV 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.

Festival entrance and parking are free.   

 Note: Attendees will pay for food and purchases from vendors.

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.”

A SPECIAL NOTE:  Last year, The Museum SFV updated its historic inclusive timeline of the San Fernando Valley through 1900 and received accolades. 

With support from the L.A. Department of Cultural Affairs, The Museum SFV has just completed Phase II updates from1900 through 1950 and will unveil its next 5 panels on May 18 – on Festival day – as well.  

History buffs should also join us on the Museum SFV grounds at 2:00 pm for the engaging reveal.

If interested in becoming a sponsor or vendor, please contact Jackie Langa at Jackie.Langa@TheMuseumSFV.org.  Vendors may pay their fee using this QR code.

Contact us at The Museum SFV at 818-347-9665.

Bring the entire family, colleagues and friends to this wonderful community event.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 www.TheMuseumSFV.org

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

5-3-25 Public Art Initiative - PAI Artist Speaker Series - Charles Sherman - Artist Sculptor 4:00-6:00 pm

Please join us for a special event with artist and sculptor Charles Sherman.

Charles Sherman, a prolific San Fernando Valley artist renowned for his stunning Infinity Ring and Miracle Tower sculptures, will lead an insightful discussion
on The Spiritual in Art History.  

This presentation will offer a deep exploration of how spiritual themes have influenced and inspired the art world through the ages.

Date:        Saturday, May 3, 2025

Time:       4:00 pm - 6:00 pm 

The Museum of The San Fernando Valley

18904 Nordhoff St, Northridge, CA 91324 (XST SW Corner Nordhoff/Wilbur)

Cost:         $10/person

Parking:   Free - Park inside Museum Grounds

Contact:

Please RSVP at (818) 481-4290 or paitsmfv@gmail.com

Enter through east, green gate on Wilbur Ave. (please watch out for traffic before entering - place on indicator/hazard lights) 

Light refreshments served.

Please bring a family member, friend or colleague to this PAI Artist Speaker Series event.

Thank you.
 

The Museum of the San Fernando Valley

18904 Nordhoff St, Northridge, CA 91324

(818) 481-4290

paitsmfv@gmail.com

4-5-25 Public Art Initiative - PAI Artist Speaker Series-Jacob Pell Works -Digital Archival Presentation

Please join us for a special digital archival presentation by Maggie Mitchell, B.A. Anthropology, CSUN on artist JACOB PELL (1897-1991).

Date:        Saturday, April 5, 2025

Time:       4:00 pm - 6:00 pm 

The Museum of The San Fernando Valley

18904 Nordhoff St, Northridge, CA 91324 (XST SW Corner Nordhoff/Wilbur)

Cost:         $10/person

Parking:   Free - Park inside Museum Grounds

Contact:

Please RSVP at (818) 481-4290 or paitsmfv@gmail.com

Enter through east, green gate on Wilbur Ave. (please watch out for traffic before entering - place on indicator/hazard lights) 

Refreshments offered.

Please support the arts community in the San Fernando Valley by becoming a Museum SFV member and or donor today.

www.TheMuseumSFV.org

Thank you.

 

 

 

4-12-25 HEROFEST - Free Youth event - ages 5-15 - 11:00 - 4:00 pm - The Museum SFV - Northridge - Please join us

Hello all fans of Super Heroes and Human Heroes - first responders

The Museum of the San Fernando Valley is pleased to present a terrific youth, family and community event.

Hey kids!   Dress up as your favorite superhero OR your own hero inspired by someone you admire or your imagination! 

Date:        Saturday, April 12, 2025

Time:       11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Cost:        FREE Family & Community Event

Parking:  Free parking

 

Art vendors - Food Trucks - Contests! Awards!  Books and Comics too!

To participate in the competition and or to become a vendor, please contact:

Eric Stuart, Event Chair

EMStuart@Live.com

 

Please spread the word to kids and families in the SFV.

 

The Museum SFV

18904 Nordhoff St.

Northridge, CA 91324

(XST -SW corner - Nordhoff St. and Wilbur Ave.)

Free parking - across the street at 18860 Nordhoff St. - Office building; street parking.

Tel: 818-347-9665     TheMuseumSFV@gmail.com

www.TheMuseumSFV.org

3-1-25 4:00 - 6:00 pm PAI 2025 Artist Speaker Series: Emily Colson Painter

 PAI 2025 Artist Speaker Series: Emily Colson Painter (limited seating)

Join us on Saturday, March 1, 2025, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at The Museum Of The San Fernando Valley for an inspiring talk by painter Emily Colson who uses vibrant colors and textures. Emily's work has been featured in galleries across Los Angeles.

Event Details:
Date:           March 1, 2025
Time:          4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location:   The Museum of the San Fernando Valley
18904 Nordhoff St.
Northridge, CA 91324

Entry Fee: $10
Parking:   Free

Please park inside Rancho Cordillera gates at 9015 Wilbur Ave. Northridge, CA 91324

Limited seats—sign up now! Don't miss this chance to connect with local artists.

To RSVP and pay in advance, please click HERE, pay via PayPal, $10.

For information, please contact Sandy Chukadarian or Cheri Derohanian at 818-347-9665 or PAITMSFV@gmail.com.

Instagram: @emilycolsonart
TikTok: @emilycolsonart
YouTube: @emilycolsonart
Website: https://emilycolsonartstudio.com/

If you enjoy art, please attend. Please bring a family member, friend, student to enjoy this artist speaker event.

2-23-25 - Noon - 2:00 pm; FREE event; Campo de Cahuenga annual live re-enactment of Articles of Capitulation - Attend this event

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Campo de Cahuenga annual live re-enactment Treaty of Cahuenga.

Sunday, February 23, 2025
Campo de Cahuenga
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
FREE event

Campo de Cahuenga is located at:
3919 Lankershim Blvd.
Studio City, CA 91604
Parking at Metro Station Lot; Take the Metro!

AMAZING, IMPORTANT EVENT FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS, ESPECIALLY IN 4TH, 5TH AND 8TH GRADES

Campo de Cahuenga offers annual live re-enactment of Articles of Capitulation that occurred 178 years ago.

Experience where the Mexican American War ended in California which led to its eventual inclusion as the 30th State of the United States in 1850.

There will be Mexican fiesta dancers, food; vendors; program.

 City of Los Angeles Councilmembers should be attending and presenting.

Tell your fellow students, friends and family members!

Support Campo de Cahuenga.

If you can, take the Metro Red Line to the Universal City station. Campo de Cahuenga is only steps away from the station!

Parking in the Universal City Metro Red Line parking lot.  It may be free on Sunday or there is a fee of $3/vehicle -check at kiosk outside of Campo.

 Donations and membership to Campo de Cahuenga are greatly appreciated. 

 

Experience an important part of U.S. and eventual California history.

Brief history of Campo de Cahuenga...

In a serene park of native plants, within the heart of the ever burgeoning entertainment industry of the San Fernando Valley, sits an amazing treasure in California history, Campo de Cahuenga. It is the perfect place to reflect on the storied roots and romantic beginnings of the American West. Once nearly lost to history, the Campo is now recognized and protected by the city of Los Angeles, the State of California and the nation. It is the very birthplace of California as we know it.

The Campo is a place of celebrations. Each January, for more than half a century the events of 1847 are celebrated anew. In a reenactment of the signing of a document by representatives of Mexico and the United States that became known as the Treaty of Cahuenga, signatures of General Andres Pico and Lt. Col. John C. Fremont ended hostilities in the state, creating Peace with Honor. In two years, without first becoming a U.S. territory, California was fast-tracked into the Union. Manifest Destiny was realized. We were one nation from sea to shining sea. All Californians became one people-Americans. To this day, Campo de Cahuenga is a place for celebrating our multi-cultural contributions.

An adobe-like museum building dedicated by Los Angeles in 1951 serves the Campo today. Outside, a display of the latest excavation of the original adobe is on view, one that extends under busy Lankershim Boulevard. All around are the footprints of history. Native Tongva peoples knew this site at the strategic ford of the Los Angeles River. The first Californios walked here. Missionaries, rancheros, gold seekers, pioneers crossed paths here. The Butterfield Stagecoach once stopped at the Campo. A Civil War encampment was erected here. By stepping into Campo de Cahuenga today, on its grounds or through our website, visitors become the newest chapter in the hallowed Campo legacy.

Welcome to the Campo de Cahuenga. Bienvenidos a la Campo de Cahuenga. Managed by the Campo de Cahuenga Historical Memorial Association under the auspices of the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks for future generations.

February 15th - Black History Month Event FREE 11:00 am - 5:00 pm amazing programming please join us

The Museum of the San Fernando Valley is pleased to present our 2025 Black History Month event:

Date:        Saturday February 15, 2025

Time:       11am to 5:00 pm

Location: The Theater at the Rancho

Theme:    Mental Health awareness, Opportunities and empowerment

Rancho Cordillera del Norte

9015 Wilbur Ave. Northridge, CA 91324

Parking:   Free; please enter through main white Rancho gates

Reason for theme: 

New federal data shows that the suicide rate among Black youth ages 10 to 19 surpassed that of their White peers for the first time in 2022, increasing 54% since 2018, compared to a 17% decrease for White youth. In fact, the suicide rate among Black adolescents is increasing faster than other racial and ethnic groups. 

From 2007 to 2020, the suicide rate rose 144% among 10- to 17-year-olds who are Black. Although the overall youth suicide rate is trending downwards, this data raises alarms about the need to improve and address mental health care for Black communities

https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/articles/2024/04/22/black-adolescent-suicide-rate-reveals-urgent-need-to-address-mental-health-care-barriers

Honorees for Black owned or positive community activism:

  Mirror, Mirror; Frist black owned hair/beauty and women’s safe space in Woodland Hills

  Founder, Happy ice and College Boys food truck

  Founder, Black in the Valley

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Speakers (with more to be announced):

Dr. Rosalyn Hicks and Dr. Anjare Nelason, Mental Health Specialist, Black Men Health, We live (teen suicide prevention network)

Founder, Sprinkles of Sage Doula

Founder, of Black moms in the valley

Travis Hannah {Former NFL Player}

Crystal Jackson, President of the Pacoima Historical Society and The Museum SFV board member

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Partners: Supervisor Lindsay Horvath, Mirror, Mirror, The Real Thunder Family, Black Mom’s in the Valley, Sprinkles of Sage Doula,

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Food vendors (with more to be added):

Calvin’s Smash burgers

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Please join us at this special annual event!

Thank you.

 

 

The Museum SFV

18904 Nordhoff St.

Northridge, CA 91324

Tel: 818-347-9665

TheMuseumSFV@gmail.com

www.TheMuseumSFV.org

The Museum of the San Fernando Valley will celebrate its 20th Anniversary in 2025.

We will have special events throughout the year - so please join us, become involved, become a member or donor and support YOUR regional museum of history, arts and culture.

We are pleased to announce to following promotions to our executive board of directors:

Michel (Michael) Stevens returns as President

Cheri Norum, Vice President

Eric Stuart, Vice President

Cameron Gil, Secretary

Jackie Langa, Treasurer

Happy New Year wishes from The Museum SFV

The Museum of the San Fernando Valley board of directors, advisors and Museum Associates wishes everyone a safe, healthy and happy 2025!