Art+Culture

Season Ending Closing Reception. Celebrate the final day of this 18 artist exhibition of the surreal, unreal, and hyperreal. Meet the artists.

Feel the heat of the desert art scene at Sunburned, a group exhibition featuring 17 artists exploring urban creativity under the California sun. From bold murals to striking sculptures, the show captures the energy and color of summer’s final days. When: Saturday, August 30, 2025 | 5–9 PM Where: Flat Black Shop, Palm Desert Exhibition Runs: August 30 – September 12, 2025

DezrtCon — is a one-night event presented by Coachella Magazine, taking place Saturday, November 8, 2025, at The Place in Indio, CA. A creative networking evening celebrating art, culture, and innovation in the Coachella Valley and beyond. RSVP @ DezrtCon.com

Tom Wesselmann & Mickalene Thomas from the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation On View: November 22, 2025 – April 6, 2026

Wake up and turn up at Café Rumba, the Latin Morning Day Party happening every Sunday from 9AM-1PM, starting January 18. No cover. All ages.

The Southwest Arts Festival® returns to the Empire Polo Club in Indio from January 23–25, 2026, bringing together more than 150 acclaimed artists for three days of fine art, jewelry, and quality crafts. Set against sweeping mountain views, the juried festival showcases traditional, contemporary, and abstract works, along with live music and featured displays including pottery, glass, and fine art painting. The event is celebrated nationwide for its first-class quality, professional integrity, and vibrant artistic atmosphere.

The 6th Annual Desert Open Studios returns to the Coachella Valley from January 23–25, 2026, offering art lovers the opportunity to explore more than 150 artists’ studios across the region.  Discover Artists of the Coachella Valley. A free, annual self-guided tour of artist studios.