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Owtsan House is the Kern County Museum’s first permanent space dedicated to the history and culture of Native peoples who lived for thousands of years in what later would become known as the southern San Joaquin Valley and the region that surrounds it.
Mike McCoy, executive director of the museum, says the large gallery and education center will host the 80-year-old Yokuts education program for county schools. Owtsan is a Yowlumni Yokuts word for fox. In Yokuts legend, foxes are credited for bringing fire to the Yokuts people. McCoy adds that foxes are revered for their cunning and intelligence.
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We are excited to announce the official RFQ (Request for Qualifications) for the Intersections Mural Project with Caltrans and The Arts Council of Kern. If you are interested in applying for a position as lead artist, the information can be found by clicking the button below.
We’re working out the details
The next Art Walk is this October! Come and enjoy live music, great food, and dance performances!
Vendor registration and payment information coming soon!
We’re looking for
Fall 2023 Art Instructors
The Arts Council of Kern is hiring Instructors of all art forms for our 2023 Art Program. For details and more information, please contact: director@kernarts.org
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