PLAYFUL

MAD.KAT Gallery 71590 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, CA, United States

MAD.KAT Gallery presents the opening reception of PLAYFUL, a 16 artist group exhibition that emphasizes the whimsical and somewhat surreal side of art. Mediums on exhibition will include sculpture, painting, photography, mixed media, textile art, etchings, and much more. Featuring the artists: Mitsushige Nishiwaki, Edvarda Braanaas, Paul Bond, Cheryl Walsh, Kalynn Campbell, Gustavo Ramirez Cruz, Peg Grady, Rima Day, Brady Willmott, BrockDeBoer, Irene Krimizi, Sandra Marschner, Jeffrey Tover, Allois, Penrider, and MJ dos Santos Opening Reception: Saturday, April 27 from 5-9pm 

IDYLLWILD ARTS ACADEMY

Melissa Morgan Fine Art Gallery 73660 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA, United States

Since 2012, Melissa Morgan Fine Art has partnered with Idyllwild Arts Academy to showcase the exceptional talent and creativity of IAA's Visual Arts students. All of the artwork in the exhibition will be for sale, with 100% of sales going to the artist. Join the opening reception on May 3 from 4-7pm with simultaneous concert in the sculpture garden performed by Idyllwild Arts Academy Songwriting students.

Free

Mickalene Thomas: All About Love

The Broad 221 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, United States

The Broad is pleased to announce the launch of a new touring special exhibition Mickalene Thomas: All About Love, running from May 25 to September 29, 2024. Co-organized by the Hayward Gallery, London, and The Broad, Los Angeles, and in partnership with the Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, Mickalene Thomas: All About Love will be the first major international tour of this pioneering artist’s work.

C’mon Barbie, Let’s Get Arty

Trevor Wayne 901 N Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA, United States

“C’mon Barbie, Let’s Get Arty!” new and original works celebrating Barbie, in conjunction with National Barbie Con here in Palm Desert.