Antelope Valley College invites faculty, staff, students and the greater Antelope Valley community to experience Frills & Fringes, an exhibition featuring the artwork of Leigh Salgado, on display Jan. 20 through Feb. 26, 2026.
Presented at the Rich Sim Gallery in Cedar Hall, the exhibition showcases Salgado’s labor-intensive, hand-cut and painted paper artworks. Her work explores themes of desire and resiliency — drawing inspiration from feminine attire, ornamental patterns and personal experiences shaped during girlhood and womanhood.
Frills & Fringes includes pieces completed over a 10-year span and reflects Salgado’s ongoing interest in memory, identity and the women who have influenced her worldview. While her approach to hand-cut paper emerged through experimentation, she draws inspiration from historical and cultural traditions such as Mexican papel picado, Chinese jianzhi and Japanese kirigami.
Salgado’s work emphasizes persistence, craftsmanship and an appreciation for the labor behind artistic creation, resulting in intricate pieces that balance delicacy with strength.
The public is also invited to attend an artist reception with Leigh Salgado on Tuesday, Feb. 17, from 4–6 p.m. at the Rich Sim Gallery. The reception is free and open to all.
Exhibition Details
When: Jan. 20 – Feb. 26, 2026
Hours: Tuesday – Thursday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Where: Rich Sim Gallery, Cedar Hall
Admission: Free and open to the public
Artist Reception
When: Tuesday, Feb. 17 | 4–6 p.m.
Where: Rich Sim Gallery, Cedar Hall