The Southwest Arts Festival
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.