The West Valley Art Museum has paired its ethnic dress collection with the Ethnographic Artifact exhibit. Placed with the dress and costumes of the culture that created the utilitarian or decorative objects, such artifacts help to provide a greater visual perspective.

Gated subdivisions attract folks who prefer to be in a more personal community despite living in one of America’s largest cities. Some neighborhoods are designed for a specific way of life while others integrate a range of interests and activities to include a broader resident base.