Art Venues / Where you can view art in the Coachella Valley

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Desert Art Center

An artist co-op gallery for local artists. One of the oldest art venues in Palm Springs. It began in 1951 by a group of local landscape and desert painters. It has served as a place for local juried artists to exhibit and sell their work. Art exhibited includes 2D, 3D.

Palm Springs

The Galen / Artists Council

An Art Council comprised of local artists. The Galen is one of the most beautiful art spaces in the Valley exhibiting works by local artists.

Palm Desert

Palm Springs Art Museum

What began in 1938 as the modest Palm Springs Desert Museum is today one of California’s best institutions for contemporary fine art, American Western art, Native American art, and natural science.

Palm Springs

MAD.KAT GALLERY

A 1200 square foot showplace for artists with a fresh perspective. Organizing six to eight exhibitions per year, MAD.KAT provides a platform for the exposure of international and U.S. artists to greater Palm Springs and Southern California.

Rancho Mirage

JANSSEN ART SPACE

A popular and innovative art gallery that has held some of the desert’s finest art exhibits. The space is open and airy and located in the heart of downtown Palm Springs.
@janssenartspace

Palm Springs

Wade Sisco Gallery

Our gallery is a sanctuary for radical artistic expression, embracing the essence of LGBTQ+, Contemporary, Avant Garde, Pop Art, Street Art, Abstract, Minimalism, Impressionist and Modern Art.

Palm Springs

Grand Central

Grand Central in Downtown Palm Springs are avid supporters of artists in our Valley and our vibrant art community by hosting art shows in their event space that is part of the restaurant. If are interested in putting on an art show in this centrally-located space, please contact Rita at:: rita@grandcentralps.com

Palm Springs

Old Town Artisan Studios

Old Town Artisan Studios is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides a warm and inviting place where people of all ages can reveal their creativity. We offer instruction and classes in clay, fused glass, painting, drawing, and other art mediums. The fee-based classes for children, adults, and seniors, along with private workshops and events help to support the free and reduced-fee instruction offered to our local residents in need.

La Quinta

Art venues in other Desert communities

Just beyond our Valley you will find more art... From a mountain community above the desert to the high desert.

Golden Pine Gallery

54750 North Circle Drive, Idyllwild... Art Gallery offering fine art pieces created by local Desert artists. Click on image for latest events at the gallery. 

Idyllwild

Shane Townley Studios

Shane Townley is a modern mid-century artist born in 1972, renowned for his thought-provoking paintings and sculptures. With a passion for addressing pressing societal issues, his artistic endeavors revolve around themes such as global warming and the impact of technology on children's minds.

Joshua Tree

The Joshua Tree Art Museum

Currently in the process of being built, the Joshua Tree Art Museum on the opposite side of 29 Palms Hwy from Copper Mountain College.

Joshua Tree

High Desert Artists

Hi-Desert Artists (HDA) is an artist-designed and operated non-profit corporation created for the benefit of its members and the community. HDA advocates accessibility to the exhibition and sales of artwork by established and emerging artists on a continuing basis and welcomes non-members to show their work in special exhibitions. 

Yucca Valley

Wylldwood Studio and Gallery

Wylldwood Studio & Gallery is a boutique art gallery in the Fern Valley area of Idyllwild. This new venture for couple Michael Brown and John Marin was born out of a need for painting space, as their spare bedroom is now filled with vinyl records. Michael and John also own Hunky Dory Records, on the historic Village Lane in downtown Idyllwild. Along with friend Michelle Katz, they make up the trio of painters represented on this site, the gallery walls, and the studio space. 

Idyllwild