Last year, Coachella Magazine celebrated its 10-year anniversary with a special event at Mojave Resort — marking a decade of art, culture, and connection rooted in the Coachella Valley. Thank you for being part of that experience. As we look ahead, we’re opening a new chapter — one guided by a cultural roadmap that amplifies emerging voices, creative journeys, and an evolving landscape across Southern California and beyond.
Desert U
From late-night study sessions to sun-drenched weekends, we’re excited to introduce Desert U — a new section of Coachella Magazine dedicated to celebrating the student experience. Whether you’re repping a university sweatshirt in Riverside, juggling creative side hustles in LA, studying by the beach in San Diego, or building your future right here in the Coachella Valley. From campus to career, creativity keeps moving…
Generation Next
And because creativity doesn’t stop after graduation — or wait for a diploma — we’re proud to launch Generation Next — a platform dedicated to rising visionaries who are blazing new trails and defining their own path. Whether you’re 18 or 28, self-taught or classically trained, this is where we spotlight the next generation of artists, innovators, entrepreneurs, and cultural changemakers shaping the future.
Desert to City
More than just a spotlight on emerging talent, Desert to City is a cultural bridge — a space for connection, collaboration, and exchange. It links the creative roots of the Coachella Valley with the dynamic energy of Los Angeles and stretches beyond the horizon. It’s where people, communities, and diverse voices come together — and bold ideas move freely across landscapes: physical, digital, and creative. This is the pulse of what’s next.
Want to be featured?
We’re now accepting submissions in the categories:
Art / Music / Fashion / Photo / Writing / Film
Whether you’re launching your first gallery show, styling original looks, producing beats in your dorm room, shooting a short film, or capturing your campus through your lens — we want to hear from you.
📩 Submit your work to:
Visions of Tomorrow Submission + The NEXT Scholarship Application
The NEXT Scholarship
This fall, all student submissions will also be considered for The NEXT Scholarship, presented by Coachella Magazine. This annual award honors emerging student artists whose work pushes boundaries and envisions what’s next in art and innovation. Two recipients will be selected to receive support for their creative and academic journeys, with their work featured in our Visions of Tomorrow showcase in the Fall 2025 issue.