Sam And Alfreda Maloof Foundation For Arts And Crafts

Other Program Services - The Maloof Foundation originates gallery exhibitions drawn from its permanent collection holdings, which include the world's largest collection of Sam Maloof furniture. Touring exhibitions originating elsewhere explore themes of art, craft and environmental sustainability. The 2400-square foot art gallery is open for viewing, offered free to all. The Maloof also lends art from its collection for display in exhibitions at other museums. The Maloof Store, part of the Foundation's mission to cultivate and nurture artists, offers for sale works of art by local artists, as well as art prints, woodworking, books, prints, souvenirs and related merchandise.

Historic Preservation - The Maloof Foundation owns, operates and maintains the Historic Home and Workshop of California Modernist woodworker Sam Maloof and his wife Alfreda. The Maloof is a member of the Historic Artists' Homes and Studios program established by the National Trust. Maloof Historic Buildings are open during regular public hours for tours that introduce visitors to the art and lives of the Maloof family, and its lasting influence.

Horticulture - The Maloof landscape consists of nearly 6-acre site, encompassing eight zones planted with more than 375 species of deciduous, evergreen, cactus, ground cover and grass. The drought-tolerant, water-wise Discovery Garden is also a certified wildlife habitat, and offers examples of plants traditionally used by California Native American communities for food, medicine and basketry. The Discovery Garden welcomes school children and teens from local schools, and visitors from around the world.