Historic Artists' Homes & Studios Virtual Road Trip: The Sam and Alfreda Maloof Foundation

Kicking off this six-part virtual road trip from Alta Loma, California, we’ll explore the handmade home of self-taught woodworker Sam Maloof and his wife Alfreda. Nestled in the majestic San Gabriel Mountains, this sprawling residence is filled not only with Maloof’s own creations, such as a hand-carved spiral staircase and his famous rocking chairs, but also the artworks of friends and colleagues. As we explore the present-day site, we’ll learn about the ongoing programs that connect and share Sam Maloof’s lasting influence on American craft with contemporary audiences.

ABOUT THE HAHS VIRTUAL ROAD TRIP 2023

Fueled by the James Castle House and the Historic Artists' Homes and Studios (HAHS) program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, this six-part, monthly series ventures deep into the museums and preserved spaces that nurtured the creation of thousands of American artworks. Join us as we travel across the USA (virtually) from California to New York to discover the environments, architecture, and private landscapes of six different artists and the spaces that supported their art-making practices.

ABOUT THE SAM AND ALFREDA MALOOF FOUNDATION FOR ARTS AND CRAFTS

The Sam and Alfreda Maloof Foundation for Arts and Crafts is a Smithsonian Affiliate founded on the legacy of California Modernist woodworker Sam Maloof (1916-2009) and Alfreda Ward Maloof (1911-1998), who together built one of America’s foremost 20th-century craft enterprises. Located in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, the Maloof Historic Home celebrates a half-century of artful living, with tours, workshops, exhibitions, and a drought-tolerant Discovery Garden offering examples of botanical species used by Tongva and other Indigenous communities in traditional food, medicine, and basketry.

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