jd hansen | «Family Group» | 2011 | Bronze | Edition of 9 | 62” x 46” x 24”
J. WILLOTT GALLERY, 73190 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA ART•SCENE 760-568DESERT
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CHRISTIAN HOHMANN | FINE ART (www.christianhohmann.com) see story page 16 & 17 3180
Photograph by Scott Galaba, 2007, courtesy City of Palm Desert
Palm Springs Art Museum Expansion Into Palm Desert The Palm Springs Art Museum announced the receipt of a $1 million gift from Helene Galen of Rancho Mirage, California, in support of the museum’s Palm Desert expansion project. The significant lead naming gift is an important component in the overall funding strategy established by the museum to provide a solid financial foundation for expansion of the institution. Slated to open in early 2012, the 8,400 square foot building was designed by famed desert architect Reuel Young and is located in Entrada del Paseo, on the corner of Hwy 111 and El Paseo (the old Visitor’s Information Center). The new museum will provide exciting exhibitions, community events, educational tours, classes and lectures for all ages. The centerpiece of the project will be the finest sculpture garden east of Los Angeles. Set in a lushly landscaped desert oasis of water features, native plants and winding walkways dotted with natural rock benches, the Palm Desert facility’s sculpture garden 4 DESERT ART•SCENE
will house the works of modern masters such as Henry Moore and Jim Dine. The interior of the building will boast four separate gallery areas that will feature rotating exhibits designed to complement the more expansive exhibits by the same artists being featured at the Palm Springs Art Museum. An additional photography gallery will display the works of local and international master photographers and multimedia artists. One of the most exciting elements of this facility will be the education wing, which will be used for art-making classes, curatorial lectures and hands-on museum experiences. In addition, this area will enable the museum to solidify partnerships with local organizations, schools and universities for after-school classes and intern/mentor programs, and provide a space for social programs for area libraries and galleries. Exhibition concepts and details about the museum’s plans for adding fine art sculptures to the building’s beautifully landscaped gardens will be announced in the coming months. Learn about the museum at www.psmuseum.org
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The most unique gallery in the desert.
This non-traditional fine art gallery contains an amazing collection of paintings and sculpure by listed and outsider artists, among rooms filled with furniture, antiques and modern and vintage objects displayed in an elegant home-like setting.
Colin Fisher Studios
68929 Perez Road, Suite M ~ Cathedral City, CA 92234 ~ (760) 324-7300 www.collinfisherstudios.com ~ Established in 1999 6 DESERT ART•SCENE
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“VISIONS OF THE INDIAN CANYONS” An Exhibition of Conflicting Perspectives December 7 thru October 21, 2012
The Agua Caiiente Cultural Museum exhibition takes the viewer on a photographic journey deep into the majestic beauty of the Indian Canyons of Palm Springs and tells of historical controversies surrounding Tahquitz, Andreas, Murray and Palm Canyons with photos, posters, important timelines of events, and tribal artifacts. Many people don’t know that since the early 1900s
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governments have tried to take this land from the Agua Caliente people and make the canyons a national monument. Guests will learn about movies that have been filmed in the canyons, such as 1938’s “Her Jungle Love” starring Dorothy Lamour and Ray Milland, showing photos taken on the sets, which were loaned to the exhibit by Paramount pictures. Museum Curator Dawn Wellman notes that the exhibition is not only visually stimulating, but offers important insights into land struggles that are still common to tribal communities today. Admission is FREE. Open Wednesday through Saturday: 10am to 5pm. Sundays: Noon to 5pm. Located at 219 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. (760) 778-1079 or www.accmuseum.org
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“Swan Lady” 73 x 8 x 8 mahogany freestanding sculpture
“Gibbs Farm” 43 x 58 oil on canvas
“Elliptical Oval Lumen”
73956 El Paseo Palm Desert CA 92260
(760) 346-8885 www.agalleryfineart.com
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The 2012 Southwest Arts Festival®
Jan. 27, 28 & 29, 2012 - Empire Polo Club, Indio, CA
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he Southwest Arts Festival®, presented by the Indio Chamber of Commerce, is showcased on the spacious grounds of the Empire Polo Club; entrances are located on Monroe Street between Ave. 51 & Ave. 52 in Indio, CA. Through the Southwest Arts Festival® 26th year history, it has earned a well deserved reputation as the largest outdoor marketplace in the Coachella Valley area for fine arts, fine crafts and collectables including Southwestern Art, Traditional and Contemporary art, paper collage, bronze sculpture, glass, jewelry, basketry, pottery and wearable art created by over 250 acclaimed artists from the United States,
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Canada, Mexico and South America. Gates open 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Tickets $8, 2-Day Pass $12. Children 16 and under FREE. Parking at Monroe & Ave. 51. Foods, full no-host bar and entertainment. For further information call (760) 347-0676 or visit www.southwestartsfest.com. Artist Robert Ferguson has been chosen as the POSTER artist for the 26th annual 2012 Southwest Arts Festival and will be available at the festival.
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Celebrating 20 Years of Distinction – 1992-2012
Lorraine Jordan
Barry Masteller
Don Berger
Gesso Cocteau
Paige Bradley
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73399 EL PASEO, SUITE 101 | Palm Desert, CA 92260 760-568-3355 | www.classicartgallery.com DESERT ART•SCENE
Traditional • Modern • Realism • Impressionism • European Masterpieces
Jean Triolet Michael Wheeler
Sally Jordan
Ruth Bloch Nikolai Blokhin
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Art Talk By Kimberly Nichols
The art scene in the desert will be master paintings and Steve Barton’s infused this year with contributions new original paradise wavy paintand exhibitions in honor of Pacific ings. Imago Gallery will highlight Standard Time. The vast collaboration, pieces from their roster of artists like initiated by the Getty Foundation, Ed Ruscha, with works from this time consists of varframe as well. ious cultural In February, institutions Melissa Moracross Southgan Fine Art ern California, will present celebrating a Light and the birth of the Space show L.A. art scene. with a span of The many works by Andy exhibitions Moses, Greg and events are Renfrow, Eric focused on Johnson, and artists in the Lita Albuquerregion with que that is works from quintessen1945 to 1980. tially SoCal. In the El Paseo desert, many is alive with art venues diverse gallerhave jumped ies delivering on board. The something Palm Springs “Conversations on Canvas” by artist, Steven Scott for every Art Museum palate. Meat IMAGES by Gideon Gallery will showcase lissa Morgan the impact of the swimming pool on Fine Art will show Bay Area painter our collective historical, social, and Squeak Carnwath’s unique large-scale lifestyle psyche with the photographic paintings alongside gallery regulars exhibition “Backyard Oasis,” which like Deborah Oropallo and Chuck opens in January and runs through Close. J Willott Gallery will continue May. Royale Projects in Indian Wells to showcase painters and sculpwill feature sculptures from the 1960s tors across a wide traditional range and 70s by Kenneth Capps. richard including new work by local artist danskin GALLERIES shows for the Tim Shockley. Christian Hohmann 2012 season will include Sue AverFine Art is currently celebrating artist ell’s urban paintings to compliment Eberhardt Hueckstaedt with a 75-year her botanical work, Duane Alt’s old retrospective. Newly opened Classic 14 DESERT ART•SCENE
Art Gallery has acquired the work of Indian Wells sculptor Gesso Cocteau alongside its lush painters. Desert Art Collection will kick off their one-man exhibition by whimsical and complex painter Robert R. Bradshaw in January. Abstract Expressionism will also experience a resurgence this season with a look at a combination of old timers and newcomers at both Heather James Fine Art with their Painterly Abstraction: Spheres of Abex show through February as well as Michael Lord Gallery’s show in January. Lord recently started representing local legendary photographer Michael Childers and will debut his Distortions show in February and then a look at the new surrealism with a show by Carlo D’Alessio in March. Also on the scene is the recent blooming of new, small, progressive
art spaces. Renegade Gallery in Palm Springs is an artist run co-op, which throws regular Saturday night exhibitions throughout the season where attendees can bid silent auction style on affordable works by up and coming contemporary artists from L.A., the desert and all over the world. Savage Gallery in Palm Springs not only shows the work of owner Shawn Savage, but also frequently showcases local desert artists like painter Michael Hinkle, whose figurative nudes were recently featured. This is only a slice of the burgeoning cultural environment that has infused the valley over the past few years. The organization ArtsOasis has sprung forth to link and advocate for the creative economy. All news about art happenings can be found on their website at www.artsoasis.org.
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Christian Hohmann Fine Art Expands Gallery Space on El Paseo
Beautiful interior of newly expanded Christian Hohmann Fine Art Gallery.
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On The Cover Artist jd hansen working on the sculpture “Family Group”
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hristian Hohmann Fine Art is pleased to announce their expansion on El Paseo into an adjoining space formerly held by Edenhurst Gallery. With a cumulative 5,000 square feet, the gallery will now present two distinct directions within its overall oeuvre. “Now we are able to better fulfill my main two passions as a gallerist,” explains Christian. “In one space we can cultivate the individual artists that we represent by focusing on in depth and singular exhibitions of their work. In the other space I can indulge my art dealer side by selling extraordinary works by twentieth century masters such as Picasso, Miró, Chagall, etc. There’s something magical about being able to present contemporary artists side by side with those who have made their marks in art history.” Two years ago, Hohmann branched out from his former role as Director of the Hart Gallery to open
From the left: German Consul Michael Ott, Artist Rimi Yang and Gallery Owner, Christian Hohmann
Christian Hohmann Fine Art. His former boss Eva Hart was also his aunt, who retired in 2009. Christian comes from a family of gallery owners who have been successful in Germany for over 30 years. Practically born in a gallery, Hohmann has a passion for the business that spills over into everything he does whether presenting world-class exhibitions or supporting local cultural and non-profit organizations. Located at 73-660 El Paseo, Christian
Hohmann Fine Art presents the best in International Contemporary Fine Art with an emphasis on European and United States artists working in the figurative genre. The gallery participates in international art shows, represents several artist estates, publishes books and catalogs and offers annual, world-class exhibitions. Today, Hohmann works with more than 200 artists and over 2,500 clients and collectors worldwide. 760-346-4243. www.christianhohmann.com.
Zivana Gojanovic | “Prospect” | 36” x 72” | Oil on Canvas
Zivana Gojanovic “Acropolis” 75” x 60” | Oil on Canvas
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ELAINE MATHEWS
STUDIO 760.328.4911 www.elaineartist.com • e-mail: elaineartist@yahoo.com
Howard’s Backdoor Gallery and Custom Frame Ltd. Over 30 years of Custom Picture Framing
Artists: •Graeme Baxter •Nancy Rosen •Reinhard •Richard Dyer •John Powell •Chuck Hamilton •Pat Rothman •Grant Nelson •Susan Macarney-Snape and many others. PICK UP & DELIVERY - ask for details. • All work done on premises - Design service available • Custom framed mirrors - any size • Archival and Museum standards in framing to protect your art work • Plexi-Boxes, Shadow Boxes, Memory Boxes, Photo Restoration • Custom matting, multi-opening mats, custom-fabric covered mats • Custom stretched canvases - Canvas transfers, Antiquing art services • Art restoration services Located near the Elephant Car Wash
71-418 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 Visit our website: www.howardsbackdoorgallery.com
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7th Annual Palm Springs Modernism Week
February 16 – 26, 2012 To Feature Over 80 Events With Several Notable Highlights Palm Springs Modernism Week, one of the country’s most popular annual events for architects, modernism aficionados, art and design style mavens, mid-century modern culture hounds, and retro fun fanatics, will feature over 80 events during the February 16-26, 2012 festival. Both frequent Modernism Week enthusiasts and new fans will not be disappointed in the 7th annual festival. Many of the crowd favorites that have become popular staples of Palm Springs Modernism Week will continue to be on the Schedule of Events, while many exciting new events are being added for 2012. Among some of the new additions are a new Garden Tour of several private spectacular gardens; a new Bike Tour of local notable architecture; Modernism Week PreFab Showcase which will feature tours of some pre-fab homes and a marketplace for green and
sustainable living ideas. Many of Modernism Week’s popular annual events will also be held such as the Double Decker Architecture Bus Tour, the Architecture, Preservation and Design Lecture Series; Mad Mod Cocktail Parties, evening cocktail receptions held at some of the area’s notable boutique inns; Interior Design Home Tour, and the Design on Screen Modernism Film Festival. “The 2012 Modernism Week is poised to set a new standard for a fun celebration of all things modern in our beautiful Palm Springs oasis,” said Modernism Week chairman Jacques Caussin. Many events sell-out fast so get your tickets early. For tickets, more information and full schedule of events visit: www.modernismweek.com Info: 760 333-9169.
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eaders: We welcome you to peruse the list of galleries listed in Desert
Art Scene guide. It has been designed to facilitate easy-reference to desert cities’ art galleries, listing their locations, hours, and artists represented. Additional help in locating individual galleries can be found by referring to our map on page 36 and 37. “Perched” 24” x 18” by artist George Gonzalez richard danskin Galleries, 73-111 El Paseo, Palm Desert
PALM SPRINGS GALLERIES backstreet ART DISTRICT 2682 Cherokee Way Palm Springs (760) 780-8484 The coolist hippest art destination in the desert. Experience the thrill of interacting with working artists, engaged in creating new works of art. The galleries are: Bill Anson Gallery, Haya Modern Art Gallery, Heath Gallery & Annex, I.C.ART Gallery, I.M.A.G.E.S. by Gideon Fine Art Gallery, Nicole Barosi “It’s About Time, A Women’s Gallery”, Studio D, Studio 13, Ted Denton Working Studio . NICOLE BAROSI It’s About Time, A Women’s Gallery 2682 Cherokee Way backsteet ART DISTRICT Palm Springs (760) 832-9285 A trend, an accessory, or a fresh fashion statement, Nicole Barosi makes necklaces with women in mind – grandmother, mothers, sisters, daughters, nieces and friends – all connected through time by vintage jewelry, eternal timepieces and classic pearls. Each piece is designed to be unique, meaningful and fun. 20 DESERT ART•SCENE
CARLAN GALLERY 1546 N. Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs (760) 322-8002 Mon-Sat 10am-5pm. John Lanners and Dr. Richard Kraus, owners of Carlan Gallery offers the serious art collector fine continental art work by noted European contemporary artists. One such artist JeanClaude TRON, born 1943, began painting at thirteen. His canvases give forth a sense of purity. The purplish mauves of the Provincial Mountain foothills contrast with the ochres and acid yellowish green under the heavy blue azureen sky. CILANTRO GALLERY 115 S. Palm Canyon Dr. Palm Springs (760) 320-8804 DESERT ART CENTER & CO-OP GALLERY 550 N. Palm Canyon Dr. (in Frances Stevens Park) Palm Springs (760) 323-7973 Hours: Tue – Sun 10 am to 4 pm Featuring contemporary and traditional paintings, sculpture, photography, ceramics and prints by local Palm Springs valley artists. Non-profit organization. Art classes and workshops are held for all skill levels.
PALM SPRINGS GALLERIES DWIGHT POLEN FINE CHINESE ANTIQUES 756 N. Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs (760) 318-7227 www.dwightpolen.com Dwight Polen offers the widest assortment of fine Chinese antique furniture and one-of-a-kind decorative accessories available in the desert. Provincial tables, rustic chests, screens, custom lamps, framed art, and architecturally significant wood and stone carvings all add drama and glamour to your very special home and garden. Dwight Polen receives a container shipment of unique and affordable furniture and Oriental treasures every six weeks, creating an incentive to shop the store on a regular basis. LEE ANN LUCAS FINE ART 333 So. Indian Canyon Drive, #H Palm Springs (760) 362-8700
MICHAEL H. LORD GALLERY 1090 N. Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs (760) 699-8957 Established in 1978, the Michael H. Lord Gallery is located in the Palm Springs UPTOWN DESIGN DISTRICT at 1090 North Palm Canyon Drive at Tacheva Drive. Housed in an architecturally-significant building built in 1929 as the garage for the landmark El Mirador Hotel, the 6,000 square foot gallery showcases the finest contemporary art. M MODERN ART GALLERY 2500 N. Palm Canyon Dr Palm Springs (760) 416-3611 RENEGADE ART GALLERY 1345 North Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs (760) 832-2030 Continued on page 22
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“The Cats Meow” by John Dawson Oil on canvas 52” x 38” Coda Gallery, Palm Desert
PALM SPRINGS/CATHEDRAL CITY GALLERIES
STEWART GALLERIES 191 –A S. Indian Canyon Dr. (at Arenas) Palm Springs (760) 325-0878 Tue- Sat 11am- 4pm www.stewartgalleries.com The desert’s premier source for antique and contemporary California plein air paintings by local Palm Springs painter Terry Masters, as well as other quality vintage works by Paul Grimm, John Hilton, Conrad Buff, Joane Cromwell, William Dorsey, Milford Zornes, George Post and many others. Vintage European paintings, quality estate furnishings, Continental and American majolica and objects d’art, all in a spacious 8,000+ sq. ft. showroom. STUDIO D contemporary art 4116 Matthew Drive Palm Springs (760) 218-4026 studioDdowns@gmail.com www.studioDdowns.com The intimate interior of studio D has a crisp and minimal feel. The pristine white walls and concrete floors give the space a somewhat industrial vibe and lends a perfect backdrop for contemporary art. Part showroom, part working studio, creating a calm and ascetic atmosphere that appeals to artists and art-lovers alike. 22 DESERT ART•SCENE
SAVAGE GALLERY 870 E. Research Dr., Suite 1 Palm Springs (760) 4645978 www.PaintingsbySavage.com TED PHILLIP DENTON STUDIO Backstreet Art District Palm Springs (760-780-8484) tedsart@dc.rr.com www.tedphillipdenton.com A self-taught artist and true minimalist, Ted Phillip Denton produces contemporary works of art with an architectural influence. Ted’s art is elegantly simple, featuring clean lines, geometric forms, primary colors, light and space. Working in several media, Ted produces delicate clay objects, large scale paintings of bold color, multi-media canvases and metal sculpture both decorative and functional of all sizes. Currently Ted splits his time between Palm Springs and his studio at his artist compound in the upper Sonoran desert in Arizona. COLIN FISHER STUDIOS 68929 Perez Road, Suite M Cathedral City (760) 324-7300 www.colinfisherstudios.com This gallery has an extensive collection of paintings, works on paper, sculptures both indoor and outdoor, by listed artists. Plus, modern and antique furnishings that are on display in an elegant home-like setting. Colin Fisher Studios is enjoying its 7th year in the desert as an important resource for designers, architects and those art patrons who are seeking unique, dramatic and unusual art finds. This gallery is a featured dealer on 1stdibs. GERRY HIGH STUDIO/ GALLERY 68-713 Perez Road, B-16 Cathedral City (760) 408-8407 www.gerryhighartgallery.com Continued on page 24
ENJOY EASTER WEEKEND IN THE GARDEN The 10th Annual Indian Wells Arts Festival At the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, April 6 – 8, 2012 You are invited to a Special Garden of Art! Escape. Stroll. Be amazed. Feast. Relax. Enjoy ‘Eggs + Champagne in The Garden’ brunch menu Sunday! The Indian Wells Arts Festival is well known for its incredible variety of thousands of one-of-a-kind hand-made pieces of fine art and quality craft. Acquire the affordable. Capture the collectible. Meet the artists who create and buy directly from them. The casual ambiance, special exhibits, demonstrations, sights and sounds creates serendipity. The Indian Wells Arts Festival . . .where Art is A Happening! -- brings a splash of color to the beautiful grass concourse of the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. This spectacular venue transforms into an artisan village featuring 200 acclaimed artists, featuring painting, drawing, ceramics, glass, photography, sculpture, jewelry, apparel and handcrafted wares. With children’s activities, live entertainment and refreshments, you’re sure to enjoy the day! Visit www.IndianWellsArtsFestival.com or call 760-346-0042.
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PALM DESERT GALLERIES
“Cercle Rouge Dans” 74 x 54 x 7 by Craig French, A Gallery, Palm Desert
A GALLERY FINE ART 73-956 El Paseo, Suite D Palm Desert (760) 346-8885 www.agalleryfineart.com Mon-Sat 10-6, Sat 9:30-5, Sun 11-5. A Gallery Fine Art features an exciting collection of paintings, sculpture, functional art furniture, unique glassworks and jewelry. This season the gallery highlights the stellar work of its many emerging and established artists including painters Brian Allan, Roberto Azank, Edith Bergstrom, Gregory Deane, Tony Griffith, Hessam, Erica Hopper, Joan Konkel, Judith Marshall, Patricia Qualls, Gregg Robinson, A.M. Stockhill and Larry Taylor; sculptors Shirley Ruuska-Brown, Barbara Chen, Jane DeDecker, Craig French, Jeffrey Gluck, Mark Hopkins, John Richen and Joel Urruty; glass artists Scott Amrhein, Leon Applebaum, Barry Entner, Virginia Gabaldo, Jeff Goodman, Audrey Handler, Tanya Lyons, Elizabeth Mears, Randi Solin and Randy Strong. ART COLONY At the Blueprinter 74-210 Highway 111, Palm Desert (760) 568-4056 The desert’s best source for fine artists’ supplies. Also sponsor art instructional workshops. See: www.theblueprinter.com 24 DESERT ART•SCENE
ART WORKS GALLERY 74-405 Hwy. 111 & Deep Canyon Palm Desert (760) 346-1355 Largest custom framing and decor gallery serving the desert area for over 22 years. Frame design experience to coordinate your art and framing needs. Offering a huge print and art selection with many accessories and gift ideas. Custom mirrors, needlepoint stretching, art lamination, canvas cleaning, restoration, acrylic, specialty glass and much more. www.artworksgallery-frame.com. AERIE ART GARDEN 71-225 Aerie Rd. Palm Desert (760) 568-6366 By appointment only. Aerie Art Garden is the creative oasis in the desert. There is an art gallery, sculpture garden, workshop areas for classes and meetings, a desert art walk, wedding chapel and interesting places to be with nature.
PALM DESERT GALLERIES THE ART PLACE 41-801 Corporate Way Palm Desert (760) 776-2268 Hours: 6 to 9 pm. Come and enjoy First Friday of every month, October thru June. CARLSON GALLERY 73-111 El Paseo Palm Desert (760) 895-0844 The focus of the CARLSON GALLERY has been modern and post war American Art since 1989. We are currently exhibiting or have major works available by Larry Bell, Joan Brown, Karl Buehr, Edward Corbett, Harold Paris, Sam Francis, Wally Hedrick, Robert Irwin, Craig Kauffman, Masatoyo Kishi, Richard Smith, Kyle Morris, Gordon Onslow Ford, John Saccaro, James Budd Dixon, Walasse Ting, Peter Voulkos, James Weeks, William Wiley, Beatrice Wood, and others.
CHRISTIAN HOHMANN FINE ART 73-660 El Paseo Palm Desert (760) 346-4243 Toll Free 877-977-2432 Christian Hohmann Fine Art reflects a rich legacy in the art world, which began in Germany over 30 years ago. With a longstanding tradition of presenting both European and American artists of the highest caliber, the gallery’s strong figurative program is accentuated by diverse offerings in 20th century master works by both familiar and emerging names. The gallery features an exquisite selection of original paintings and sculpture by over 80 unique artists. Recently, the gallery expanded its space to now encompass 5,000 square feet as a world-class, sophisticated destination for art. www.christianhohmann.com Continued on page 26
THE PREMIER GALLERY IN THE CITY OF LA QUINTA • Offering new and exciting affordable original fine art by notable and award winning artists! • We represent the finest contemporary and traditional art from California. • Plein air paintings are available in oil, acrylic, pastel and watercolor. 78-080 Avenida La Fonda, La Quinta, CA Directions: South on Washington, right on Calle Tampico, left on Desert Club, next right, beige building adjacent to Hog’s Breath Inn restaurant. OPEN: Tuesday-Saturday 11am-6pm Sunday 9:30am-3pm
(760) 777-4345
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PALM DESERT GALLERIES sculptures. Diverse styles and subject matter are created by world renowned and emerging artists. Also featuring 19th and early 20th century European masterpieces. Galley offers in home viewing, design and staging, complementary custom framing and shipping setting the standards in exemplary customer service. Open all year, 10am to 6pm daily.
“Golden Grasses” 36”x26” by Mark Stephenson
CHRISTOPHER MORGAN GALLERIES 73-375 El Paseo, Suite I Palm Desert (760) 568-0336 www.cmg-art.com Christopher Morgan Galleries invites collectors to enjoy new artworks by gallery favorites as well as new artists that are welcomed into the gallery this season. Arrange a personal showing of artworks in your home. Select from both contemporary and traditional artworks by international, national, and local artists. Artists include: Joshua Smith, Willow Bader, Jim Lewk, Connie Townsend, Pietro Piccoli and many others! CLASSIC CONSIGNMENT CO. 73-847 El Paseo, Palm Desert (760) 568-4948 CLASSIC ART GALLERY 73-399 El paseo Palm Desert (760) 568-3355 www.classicartgallery.com Established in 1992 in Carmel by the Sea, and now with a newest location in Palm Desert, Classic Art Gallery proudly presents sophisticated collection of traditional and contemporary original paintings and 26 DESERT ART•SCENE
CODA GALLERY 73-151 El Paseo Palm Desert, CA (760) 346-4661 Mon-Thur 9:30am-5:30pm, Fri-Sat 9:30am - 9 pm, Sun 10 am-5 pm. Coda Gallery features an eclectic mix of paintings, sculpture, and glass that share an extraordinary energy in an expansive and beautiful exhibition space. Coda hosts frequent openings and receptions, and it is not unusual to find one or more artists here painting. sculpting, or just enjoying the art. The staff at Coda is friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating. This 15,000 square-foot gallery promises to engage the visitor and provide a positive and unique ART experience. DENISE ROBERGE GALLERY 73-995 El Paseo Palm Desert (760) 340-5045 www.deniseroberge.com DESERT WOLFF 41-801 Corporate Way #2 Palm Desert (760) 674-8786 www.desertwolff.com Unique art for the discriminating collector; featuring desert glass, fine art, oriental rugs, hand carved mirrors, furniture, African currency. DWIGHT POLEN FINE CHINESE ANTIQUES 73375 El Paseo, Suite R Palm Desert (760) 568-0888 www.dwightpolen.com
PALM DESERT GALLERIES DESERT ART COLLECTION 45350 San Luis Rey Ave. (Just south of El Paseo) Palm Desert (760) 674-9955 www.desertartcollection.com Extraordinary fine art galleries and sculpture gardens in an architecturally and historically important compound just steps from El Paseo. Exhibitions feature accomplished, nationally and internationally renowned artists, many whom have won important national and international awards. One of the five galleries is devoted to Michael Battaglia, sought after for his raggededged, Venetian plaster mural paintings. FRAME MASTERS UNLIMITED 41-801 Corporate Way, Suite 10 Palm Desert (760) 346-9770 HOWARD SCHEPP FINE ART 73-300 El Paseo, Suite D Palm Desert (760) 346-3278 www.howardscheppfineart.com Palm Desert’s most exciting and largest new gallery enters their second season with over 90 artists working in 15 mediums including paintings, sculpture and a large glass collection. Thirty years of experience in the art and antiques field gives this gallery a unique blend of quality contemporary and traditional art, occasional antiques and the unexpected collectors item. Owners Howard Schepp and Ken Lynch invite you to come relax and have fun. There is something for every taste and budget.
“Mountain 3” mixed media, 30” x 30” artist Eric Johnson at Ramay Fine Art
IMAGO GALLERIES 45-450 Highway 74 Palm Desert CA 92260 (760) 776-9890 www.imagogalleries.com
THE GALLERY SOHO 41-801 Corporate Way, #6 Palm Desert (760) 836-0742
J. WILLOTT GALLERY 73190 EL Paseo Palm Desert, CA 92260 jwillott.com (760) 568-3180 Open Every Day. Highly regarded for the quality and presentation of its artwork, the J. Willott Gallery is a place for collectors to discover museum level works of art in a friendly and inviting atmosphere. The gallery represents artists Theodore Waddell, John Evans, Ed Mell, Dean Mitchell, Michael Chapman, Steven Skollar and renowned sculptor Julie Speidel. As always, owner/directors Josh Otten and Josh Paquette are in the gallery at all times to provide their clients with superior customer service and a wealth of information. Join them as they celebrate their 5 year anniversary this winter on January 28th. See website for more information.
HEATHER JAMES FINE ART 45-188 Portola Ave. Palm Desert (760) 346-8926 www.heatherjames.com
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PALM DESERT GALLERIES JAKE DENT GALLERY / STUDIO 41-801 Corporate Way #3 Palm Desert (760) 776-8051 Mon – Fri 10 am - 5 pm; Sat 10 am - 3 pm. New gallery owner/sculpture/artist Tim Shanahan has diversified the gallery with higher-end steel sculptures …plus retaining the hand-made ceramic sculpture, copper sculpture, woodwork, fountains and paintings. MELISSA MORGAN FINE ART 73-040 El Paseo Palm Desert (760) 341-1056 RAMEY FINE ART 73-400 El Paseo B-1 Palm Desert (760) 341-3800 RAMEY FINE ART continues to showcase an exciting and diverse collection by a wide range of mid-career artists including many with museum affiliations and international acclaim. Two and three dimensional sculptures are surrounded with unique, colorful paintings in the contemporary gallery located centrally on prestigious El Paseo, allowing both the novice and experienced collector opportunities of discovery. Owner Glenda Ramey is celebrating the gallery’s third year in operation with the addition of works by well-known sculptor James Vilona and process artist Ted Kerzie. Special exhibits this year include new bodies of work by Kevin Box, Hilary Eddy, Mark Yale Harris, Richard Pankratz, Daniel Phil, Michael Ross, Eric C. Johnson, Jon Seeman and Nancy Stanchfield. PALM DESERT COMMUNITY ART GALLERY 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert (760) 346-0611, ext. 664
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richard danskin GALLERIES 73-111 El Paseo, Palm Desert (760) 568-5557 www.danskingalleries.com Collectors have been visiting and appreciating fine art at the Gallery since 1968. Realism paintings and sculptures include many subjects and styles. Original paintings by local artists: J. Lewis Bowker, Beverly Carrick, Stephen Dixon, Michael Flohr, William Galvez, Carolyne Hawley, Ed Lupper, Diane Morgan, Tom Pinch, Steven Quartly, Jim Siegrist, Stan Stokes, and Richard Danskin. Other American painters include Thomas Arvid, Carol Bailey, Dorothy Lampl, Don Langford, Charles Pabst, Robert Pejman, Eric Poulson, H.M. Saffer, and Greg Sievers. International artists include Anne Marie, Michel Degav, Michael Gorban, Florian Grass, Rob MacIntosh, Isaac Maimon, Hubert Nanzer, and Fabian Perez. Bronze sculptures offered by Kate Hiddleston, Victor Issa, Howard Jason, Jerry Joslin, Thad Markham, Ramon Parmenter, Ron & Sheila Ruiz, Richard Thomas, Steve Egge’s life size gentlemen, and whimsical frog sculptures by Tim “The Frogman” Cotterill. Crystal sculptures by Jack Storms and Michael Wilkinson’s acrylic sculptures both catch everyone’s eye! New for 2012 Season: Sue Averell’s urban paintings to compliment her botanical work, Duane Alt’s old master paintings. Steve Barton’s new original paradise wavy paintings. Introducing city paintings by Jenna Garcia. George Gonzalez with new originals. Stuart Malkin’s award winning one-of-a-kind handcrafted model ships. Bill Suys’ newest paintings. NIKKO CONTEMPORARY GALLERY 41-801 Corporate Way #1 Palm Desert (760) 837-1500 Mon – Fri 10 am - 5 pm; Sat 10 am - 3 pm. This distinctive gallery has an on-site studio for artist Hans Ladislaus who shares his time between Hawaii and the Desert, showcases his paintings and sculptures in the gallery. Continued on page 30
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PALM DESERT/RANCHO MIRAGE GALLERIES S. R. BRENNEN GALLERY OF FINE ART 73-375 El Paseo Palm Desert, CA (760) 773-9554 STUDIO 73413 Highway 111 Palm Desert (760) 776-9890 www.studiofineartgallery.com VON WENING ART GALLERY The Gardens of El Paseo, 73-585 El Paseo, Suite A1132 Palm Desert (760) 340-6711 www.artbymax.com WALTER N. MARKS CENTER FOR THE ARTS at COD 43-500 Monterey Ave., Palm Desert (760) 776-7278 The Marks Center has three galleries, courtyard and sculpture garden allows for poetry readings, musical events and theatrical performances.
HOWARD’S GALLERY & CUSTOM FRAME 71-418 Highway 111 (by Elephant Car Wash) Rancho Mirage (760) 779-1855 Mon-Sat 10am-5pm. Contemporary and traditional artists. Also, specializing in custom picture framing and volume framing. Visit us at our NEW location. ALLAN PITCHKO FINE ART & ANTIQUES 70-125 Highway 111 Rancho Mirage (760) 324-9595 Enter the elegant showroom filled with high-end antiques, 18th, 19th and early 20th century fine art by European and American artists. There is a variety of furniture, accessories and historical finds from Georgian and Victorian furniture to sterling silver, estate jewelry including porcelain and bronze sculptures can be found here. Owners Allan and Shauna Pitchko have owned Antiques Alberta in Alberta Canada since 1988. This gallery is a designers delight!
Edward Lupper Artist
EDWARD LUPPER 69-784 Wakefield Road Cathedral City, CA 92234 760-770-4897 elupper@dc.rr.com Prints & Limited Edition Giclées on canvas S/N + # PERFECTLY HAPPY 16” x 20” Offset Print $22.00 + $7.95 Shipping & Handling Check or Money Order. 30 DESERT ART•SCENE
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LA QUINTA/IDYLLWILD/OTHER AREA GALLERIES
“Golden Stream” by Kenneth Park. Courtesy of Howard Schepp Fine Art
LA QUINTA GALLERY OF FINE ART 78080 Avenida La Fonda (in the heart of old town La Quinta across from the Desert Sage Restaurant) La Quinta (760) 777-4345 or call (818) 219-6066 For a feast to the eyes you must visit the La Quinta Village’s premier gallery in the SEast corner of Old Towne. A cross section of American contemporary and traditional art; our inventory in every medium is large enough to delight the art lover and collector in you! Award winning artists: Cash Baxter, Neil Boyle, Emily Goldfield, Helen Groenekamp, Pat Lambrecht Hould, Victoria Johnson, Junn Roca, Silva segrist, Michael Situ, Silvio Silvestri, Vadim Zang and Vitaly Makarov. Open: Tues-Sat. 11am-6pm, Sun. 9:30am-3:00pm www.laquintagallery.com ARTSPRESSO GALLERY 54380 N. Circle Drive Idyllwild (951) 659-6162 Come up and visit with Celeste (owner of Artspresso), she will help you with your art needs. Featuring Gerry High, Gene Peebles, Michael Gilmore, Sergio Naduville, Alexander Taylor, Terry Casela and Stewart Funk. Also candles, gifts and much more. Come visit! ART ALLIANCE OF IDYLLWILD PO Box 472, Idyllwild (866) 439-5278 Representing local and international artists.
DORE’S MOUNTAIN METALS & SCULPTURE GARDEN 28815 Hwy. 243, Mountain Center (951) 659-0791 This fantastic art garden, art gallery and studio is located on the way to Idyllwild. There is a metal art fabrication shop and outdoor sculpture garden set in a beautiful natural oak grove. Wander through the garden and see the work of owner Dore Capitani, 2004 Artist of the Year, or watch him at work in his studio. Open weekends by appointment or by chance. EVERITT’S MINERALS & GALLERY The Village Centre of Idyllwild 54245 No. Circle Dr Idyllwild (951) 659-7075 Artist/Owner gallery. KINMAN STUDIO Studio: (541) 937-2783 or (888) 833-1959 Cell: (541) 915-9090 www.kinmanstudios.com Linda Lee is a full time artist that has painted the southern deserts in bloom for the last 24 years. Her unique style of using only painting knives in the application yields paintings which are realistically crisp and clear, inviting the viewer to venture down the path to smell the flowers & enjoy the serenity of the desert. SMOKETREE ART GALLERY 302 Palm Canyon Drive, Borrego Springs (760) 767-5850 www.smoketreeart.net The quaint village of Borrego Springs is only a 90 minute drive from Palm Desert via South on Hwy. 86 to S22. MARK STEVENSON Photographer, by appointment. Sky Valley
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For our 30th anniversary season of cultural events! Art Under the Umbrellas at Old Town La Quinta Select Saturdays, 10 am to 4 pm
October 29, November 26, December 3, 2011 January 14, February 11, February 18, March 24, March 31, 2012 Over 75 Artists. Free Admission. Free Parking. Live Entertainment. Set along Old Town La Quinta’s picturesque Main Street in the historic Village of La Quinta.
5th La Quinta Blues & Brews
Saturday, November 19, 2011, La Quinta Civic Center 11am – 6pm (Gates Open 10:30am) Admission: $15 on-line or $20 at the Gate 3 Live Bands! Over 30 Craft Beers! Food & Wine! Discover the roots of American music on a perfect desert autumn day. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and your dancing shoes!
The Art of Fashion
Sunday, January 15, 2012, Chico’s Palm Desert, 73-100 El Paseo 11 am to 6 pm Featuring informal modeling and women artists! Bring a girlfriend for a day of boutique shopping and fun at Chico’s on El Paseo, while benefiting La Quinta Arts Foundation programs.
30th La Quinta Arts Festival
Thur. – Sun., March 8-11, 2012, La Quinta Civic Center Campus 10 am to 5 pm Admission: $12 for Adult or $15 Multi-Day Pass Ranked #3 Fine Art Festival in the Nation. Presenting 230 foremost contemporary artists in a magnificent outdoor gallery, complemented by live entertainment, restaurant row, and wine bar.
PRESENTED BY LA QUINTA ARTS FOUNDATION
For more information and to purchase tickets, contact:
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March 8-11, 2012 | La Quinta Civic Center “Ranked #3 Fine Art Festival in the Nation 2011 – Art Fair Source Book
One of the Top 10 Fine Art Festivals in the Nation – American Style Magazine 2011
Top 20 Best Fine Art & Design Shows in the USA – Sunshine Artist 2011
“A must see event in the Western United States” – SouthwestArt Magazine
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iscover the Backstreet Art District, the coolest, hippest art destination in the desert. Stroll through a dozen artist-owned galleries and working studios featuring exciting collections of original, contemporary art by nationally and internationally recognized artists including paintings, sculpture, photography, jewelry, ceramics as well as performing arts. Experience the thrill of interacting with working artists engaged in creating new works of art or recently commissioned pieces.
ART WALKS are held the first Wednesday of every month during evening hours. Check our website at www.backstreetartdistrict.com for individual gallery listings and our “events calendar.” For more information call 760-780-8484. 38 DESERT ART•SCENE
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NICOLE BAROSI TED PHILLIP DENTON BILL ANSON GALLERY I-C-ART GALLERY STUDIO D HAYA I.M.A.G.E.S. by GIDEON Fine Art Gallery HEATH GALLERY STUDIO 13
Studio 13
2600 South Cherokee Way Palm Springs, CA 92264 (Located off of East Palm Canyon Drive behind the Mercedes Dealership and 2 blocks from the Parker Hotel).
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he following calendar information was provided by our advertisers inviting our many readers to come to these special events. Addresses and telephone numbers are included to assist our readers in obtaining additional information when needed. Christopher Schulz | “Divergence” Cast Stainless Steel | Edition of 9 | 44” x 16” x 14” Christian Hohmann Fine Art
MONTHLY “ART WALKS” – locations and dates 1ST WEDNESDAY BACKSTREET ART DISTRICT
2600 So, Cherokee Way, Palm Springs • 6 pm to 9 pm December 7, 2011, January 4, 2012, February 1, March 7, April 4, May 2, June 6, July 4, August 1, September 5, October 3, November 7, December 5.
1ST FRIDAY THE ART PLACE, PALM DESERT
41801 Corporate Way, Palm Desert 4 pm to 7 pm December 2, 2011, January 6, 2012, February 6, March 2, April 6.
1ST THURSDAY EL PASEO, PALM DESERT
5 pm to 9 pm December 1, 2011, January 5, 2012, February 2, March 1, April 5, May 3. 40 DESERT ART•SCENE
CALENDAR IN DECEMBER . . . DECEMBER 7 - OCTOBER 21, 2012
Visions of the Indian Canyons Closed Mon. & Tue. AGUA CALIENTE CULTURAL MUSEUM 219 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, 760-778-1079
JANUARY 14-22
Student Art Show • 10-4 pm daily DESERT ART CENTER, 550 North Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, 760-323-7973
JANUARY 14
DECEMBER 17
Roger Hayden Johnson, Martha Kennedy, Irene Klar & Brent Lawrence ADAGIO Galleries, 73-300 El Paseo Dr., Palm Desert . 760-346-1221
DECEMBER 17
ART UNDER the UMBRELLAS at OLD TOWN LA QUINTA, 10-4 pm. 760-564-1244
New artist showcase, special receptions, music and refreshments • 6-9 pm backstreet ART DISTRICT, Palm Springs
Steven Scott • 6-9 pm IMAGES by GIDEON. backstreet ART DISTRICT, Palm springs 760-250-1521
IN JANUARY 2012
JANUARY 14
JANUARY 14
New artist showcase, special receptions, music and refreshments • 6-9 pm backstreet ART DISTRICT, Palm Springs Continued on page 42
THROUGH OCTOBER 21, 2012
Visions of the Indian Canyons Closed Mon. & Tue. AGUA CALIENTE CULTURAL MUSEUM 219 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, 760-778-1079
JANUARY 1-31
New artists: Duane Alt, Diane Morgan richard danskin Galleries 73-111 El Paseo, Palm Desert 760-568-5557
JANUARY 5
Ted Kerzie • 5-9 pm RAMEY FINE ART 73-400 El Paseo, Palm Desert. 760-341-3800
JANUARY 13
John Dawson • 5-8 pm CODA Gallery, 73-151 El Paseo, Palm Desert. 760-346-4664
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CALENDAR
FEBRUARY 3-18
Coachella Valley WATERCOLOR SOCIETY, Plein Air Art Show & Sale 10-3 pm. Historical Society of Palm Desert 72-861 El Paseo., Palm Desert.
FEBURARY 4
Artist Reception • 12-2 pm DESERT ART CENTER 550 North Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, 760-323-7973
FEBRUARY 11
“Woolly” print on aluminum, 30” x 37” Haya Gallery
New artist showcase, special receptions, music and refreshments • 6-9 pm backstreet ART DISTRICT, Palm Springs
FEBRUARY 11
JANUARY 14
Carrie Graber • 6-9 pm IMAGES by GIDEON. backstreet ART DISTRICT, Palm springs 760-250-1521
JANUARY 27, 28 & 29
ART UNDER the UMBRELLAS at OLD TOWN LA QUINTA, 10-4 pm. 760-564-1244
Steven Scott • 6-9 pm IMAGES by GIDEON backstreet ART DISTRICT, Palm springs 760-250-1521
SOUTHWEST ARTS FESTIVAL Empire Polo Club, Indio. Monroe St. between Ave. 51 and 52 760-347-0676
IN FEBRUARY . . . FEBRUARY 2
J. Lewis Bowker, Tom Pinch, Carolyne Hawley. Artists in Attendance, 5-9 pm richard danskin Galleries 73-111 El Paseo, Palm Desert 760-568-5557
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FEBRUARY 17-19
Palm Springs Fine Art Fair PALM SPRINGS CONVENTION, 277 N. Avenida Caballeros Palm Springs.
FEBRUARY 18
R.C. Gorman “The American Picasso” 11 am to 4 pm ADAGIO Galleries, 73-300 El Paseo Dr., Palm Desert. 760-346-1221
CALENDAR IN MARCH . . . MARCH 1
Ed Lupper, Richard Thomas, Carolyne Hawley. Artists in Attendance • 5-9 pm richard danskin Galleries 73-111 El Paseo, Palm Desert, 760-568-5557
MARCH 2-4
Coachella Valley WATERCOLOR SOCIETY, SALE & SHOW • 10-5 pm. 75-200 Classic Club Blvd.,Palm Desert. 760-346-0835
MARCH 2
Artist Reception • 6-8 pm DESERT ART CENTER 550 North Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs 760-323-7973 “53rd St. Reflections” 68 x 42 , by James Cook, J. Willot Gallery, Palm Desert.
MARCH 8-11
LA QUINTA ARTS FESTIVAL La Quinta Civic Center Campus. 78495 Calle Tampico La Quinta • 10-5 pm. 760-564-1244
MARCH 11
FEBRUARY 18
Joshua Smith CHRISTOPHER MORGAN Galleries 73-375 El Paseo, Palm Desert. 760-568-0336
FEBRUARY 18
Rimi Yang • 6-8 pm CHRISTIAN HOHMANN, Fine Art, 73-660 El Paseo, Palm Desert 760-346-4243
FEBRUARY 25
Carrie Graber • 6-9 pm IMAGES by GIDEON. backstreet ART DISTRICT, Palm springs 760-250-1521
ART UNDER the UMBRELLAS at OLD TOWN LA QUINTA • 10-4 pm 760-564-1244
MARCH 16
Wendy Chidester/Silvia Davis • 5-8pm CODA Gallery, 73-151 El Paseo, Palm Desert. 760-346-4664
MARCH 17
New artist showcase, special receptions, music and refreshments • 6-9 pm backstreet ART DISTRICT, Palm Springs
MARCH 17 & 18
Juried Art Show and Sale Sat. 9- 5 pm, Sun. 9-4 pm CIRCLE OF ART, Borrego Springs Continued on page 44 DESERT ART•SCENE 43
CALENDAR MARCH 17
APRIL 21
Snake Jagger • 6-9 pm IMAGES by GIDEON. backstreet ART DISTRICT, Palm springs 760-250-1521
New artist showcase, special receptions, music and refreshments • 6-9 pm backstreet ART DISTRICT, Palm Springs
MARCH 17
Snake Jagger • 6-9 pm IMAGES by GIDEON. backstreet ART DISTRICT, Palm springs 760-250-1521
Deladier Almeida & Michael Azgour 6-8 pm CHRISTIAN HOHMANN, Fine Art, 73-660 El Paseo, Palm Desert. 760-346-4243
APRIL 21
APRIL 24
MARCH 18
ART UNDER the UMBRELLAS at OLD TOWN LA QUINTA • 10-4 pm. 760-564-1244
MARCH 30
ART UNDER the UMBRELLAS at OLD TOWN LA QUINTA • 10-4 pm. 760-564-1244
ART UNDER the UMBRELLAS at OLD TOWN LA QUINTA • 10-4 pm 760-564-1244
David Dornan/Marilou Kundemuller 5-8pm CODA Gallery, 73-151 El Paseo, Palm Desert. 760-346-4664
IN APRIL . . . APRIL 5-6
Kevin Box. Reception • 5-9 pm RAMEY Fine Art, 73-400 El Paseo, Palm Desert.
APRIL 6, 7, & 8
INDIAN WELLS ARTS FESTIVAL Indian Wells Tennis Gardens • 10-5:30 pm, gates close at 4:30 pm. 78-200 Miles Ave., Indian Wells
APRIL 7-17
High School Senior Juried Art Show 10-4 pm daily DESERT ART CENTER 550 North Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs 760-323-7973
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IN MAY 2011 MAY 4
Artists Reception • 6-8 pm DESERT ART CENTER 550 North Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs 760-323-7973
MAY 12
New artist showcase, special receptions, music and refreshments • 6-9 pm backstreet ART DISTRICT, Palm Springs
MAY 12
Mother’s Day Reception • 6-9 pm IMAGES by GIDEON. backstreet ART DISTRICT, Palm springs 760-250-1521
MAY 26
New Artist Reception • 6-9 pm IMAGES by GIDEON. backstreet ART DISTRICT, Palm springs 760-250-1521
December 1, 2011 January 5, 2012 February 2, 2012 March 1, 2012 April 5, 2012 May 3, 2012
Galleries OPEN for Art Walks A Gallery Fine Art Christian Hohmann Fine Art Christopher Morgan Galleries Coda Gallery Howard Schepp Fine Art J. Willott Gallery Jones & Terwilliger Galleries Ramey Fine Art Richard Danskin Galleries Von Wening Art
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Artists at Work
Artist Christy Bloch, caught in her studio, finishing a canvas. Her work has been showcased at the Palm Springs Art Museum.
Creative and imaginative
individuals have been drawn to our beautiful desert. You are invited to see some of these artists in their galleries and in demonstrations on “ART WALKS” . . . also watch them painting murals.
Artist Steve Barton demonstrating in the richard danskin Gallery - painting a surf board , at the monthly “El Paseo Art Walk”. He is known for his unusual wiggly frames. Artist Linda Shrader, finishing mural called “Here Comes The Sun” at Indian Wells Arts Festival in the Tennis Gardens.
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MUSEUMS
Palm Springs Art Museum
Discover the Palm Springs Art Museum. Located in beautiful downtown Palm Springs.
101 Museum Drive, Palm Springs (760) 325-0189 Agua Caliente Cultural Museum
219 S. Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs (760)883-8169 Mon-Fri (760)323-0151 Sat-Sun WWW.ACCMUSEUM.ORG Experience the history and culture of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians – earliest people of Palm Springs. Open Wed-Sat, 10-5 and Sun Noon-5 Labor Day to Memorial Day; Fri-Sat 10-5 and Noon-5 Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert
71-701 Gerald Ford Drive, Rancho Mirage (760) 321-0602 Hands-on fun for children of all ages allows them to explore in their very own “ museum.” Open Tue-Sat 10 am to 5 pm, Sun noon to 5, closed Monday during May thru December. Admission $6. 48 DESERT ART•SCENE
Cabazon Cultural Museum
84-245 Indio Springs Dr. Indio (760) 342-2593, ext. 3017 Open Mon-Fri 9 am to 4 pm. Cabazon Band of Mission Indians. Take Auto Center Drive exit on I-10.
Coachella Valley Museum & Cultural Center
82-616 Miles Avenue Indio (760) 342-6651 Open Wednesday - Saturday 10 am to 4 pm; Sunday 1 to 4 pm.
Desert Holocaust Memorial
Palm Desert (760) 321-0080 Palm Desert Civic Center Park, behind City Hall, San Pablo and Fred Waring Dr.
MUSEUMS General Patton Memorial Museum
World War II military memorabilia and equipment. Open 9:30 am to 4:30 pm daily. Chiriaco Summit exit on I-10 - 27 miles east of Indio.
La Quinta Museum
77-885 Calle Montezuma La Quinta (760) 777-7170
The Living Desert
47-900 Portola Avenue Palm Desert (760) 346-5694 1,200-acre wildlife and botanical park. Open daily 9 am to 5 pm. $10.50 adults; $9.50 seniors over 62; $6.50 children 3-12; free 2 and under.
PALM SPRINGS ART MUSEUM 101 Museum Drive Palm Springs 325-0189 HOURS: Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat., Sun.10-5pm Thur.: 12-8pm Free admission every Thursday and the 2nd Sunday of every month 4-8pm Closed Mondays and major holidays. The Free Thursday, feature docent-led spotlight tours each week at 5 p.m. plus a rotating schedule of activities including staged readings, demonstrations by artists, family activities and poetry readings. Come and join in the fun!
McCallum Adobe Museum and Cornelia White House
221 S. Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs (760) 323-8297 Two oldest structures in Palm Springs. Historical video, “Palm Springs: In the Beginning,” runs continuously. Open Wed 12-3 pm, Thurs, Fri, Sat 10 am - 4 pm, Sun 12-3 pm, closed Mon and Tues.
Palm Springs Air Museum
745 N. Gene Autry Trail Palm Springs (760) 778-6262 World War II fighters and Buddy Rogers theater. Open Wed-Mon 10 am to 5 pm.
Jude E. Poynter Golf Museum
Victor J. LoBue Institute of Golf COD, Palm Desert (760) 341-0994 Fred Waring Drive & San Pablo Ave, Golf memorabilia including photos, golf clubs, art. Open daily 7 am to 10 pm.
Ruddy’s General Store Museum
221 S. Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs (760) 327-2156 Replica of late-19th century general store. Open Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun 10-4 pm.
“Since 1950”
The 1st and Oldest Art Association in the Desert! Located in Historic Frances Stevens Park DOWNTOWN PALM SPRINGS
Fine Art Co-op Gallery Local Artists Art Classes
Join Our Artist’s Association! GALLERY SALES HOURS Open Daily 10 am - 4 pm 550 N. Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262 (760) 323-7973
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Virginia Waring International Piano Competition Experience world class piano music by the future stars of the concert stage. For 8 days every other year, pianists from around the world converge in Palm Desert and treat residents and visitors to over 40 hours of LIVE solo, concerto and chamber music. Most events are free. The next competition is March 25 - April 1, 2013. Events in 2012 include free Master Classes on Feb. 18 & Mar 1; the 28th Annual Black & White Gala Fundraiser honoring Virginia Waring & Marta Casals Istomin on Feb. 19 and our Silent Auction Fundraiser at Heather James Gallery on Mar 15. 760-773-2575 or visit www.vwipc.org.
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Mark your calendars . . .
Art Walks
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Galleries across the valley open their doors to the public – plan ahead and make a night of it . . . and make reservations at one of our fantastic restaurants!
First THURSDAY
(Every month • October 2011 thru June 2012)
El Paseo, Palm Desert
“Thought of a Treble Clef” by artist John Banks, Photo by Brian Maurer courtesy of the City of Palm Desert
First FRIDAY
(Every month • October 2011 thru May 2012)
The Art Place Palm Desert
Discover Palm Desert’s unique Art and interior design complex. There is live music and a hosted bar . . . this is a fun evening! 6 pm to 9 pm.
It’s exciting . . . more than 25 galleries open their doors and invite you to spend one fun evening . . . free parking, artists reception, gallery hospitality, festive atmosphere and beautiful art works for you to view and buy . . . if your want! Free shuttle service. 5 - 9 pm.
First WEDNESDAY
(Every month - All year around)
Backstreet Art District Palm Springs Off of Hwy. 111 on Cherokee Way (behind the Mercedes dealership). Stroll and shop several independent artist studios and galleries. This is the coolest, hippest Art District in the desert. 6 pm to 9 pm.
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Coachella Valley Watercolor Society 23rd Annual Members’ Art Show & Sale Friday, Saturday & Sunday, March 2, 3 & 4, 2012 The Classic Club clubhouse 75-200 Classic Club Blvd., Palm Desert Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Coachella Valley Watercolor Society (CVWS), will hold its 23rd Annual Members’ judged art show and sale on Friday, March 2, Sat., March 3, and Sun., March 4, 2012. The show will be held for the Left to right: Helene Himot, Historian; Diane Morgan, second year at the exciting Classic Club; located only 10 minutes from President CVWS, and Kathleen Scroggin, Show Chair. Hwy. 111, travel north on Cook St. watercolor paintings. just north of I-10, turn right onto Varner Rd. Live art demonstrations will be given daily and then a quick left onto Classic Club Blvd. to at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. by professional CVWS the big yellow building. In addition to a lovely members. Show chair is Kathleen Scoggin. show site the facility has a restaurant and bar; Last years winners were: Best of Show open for lunch and dinner so come and make Robin St. Louis, 1st Place - Rhoda Katz, 2nd a day of it. Admission is free and the public Place - Barbara Eshoo, 3rd Place - Rosemary is invited. A professional artist will judge the Gillard, 4th Place - Vicki Serva and People’s framed entries and award ribbons. Over 150 Choice, Robin St. Louis. For more information quality original, framed watercolor paintings call 760-346-0835 or visit our website will be for sale, as well as unframed matted at: www.cvws.org.
COACHELLA VALLEY WATERCOLOR SOCIETY
23rd Annual Members’
Art Show & Sale
Fri., Sat. & Sun. March 2, 3, & 4, 2012 10am to 5pm Free Admission Watercolor Demonstrations “All She Needs #10” by Robin St. Louis
Classic Club Clubhouse, 75200 Classic Club Blvd., Palm Desert CVWS supports art education for Children in the Coachella Valley For information: www.cvws.org or: 1-760-346-0835
Edward Lupper Artist Original paintings available thru the richard danskin galleries www.danskingalleries.com Palm Desert, California 760-568-5557 800-456-0055 AN ORIGINAL PAINTING
“Roadrunner under the spell of a Mohave Desert Moon” 9” x 12”
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The Annenberg Retreat at Sunnylands Public can view Annenberg Treasures to open in March 2012
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he Annenberg Retreat at Sunnylands – For nearly 50 years, Walter and Leonore Annenberg welcomed Presidents of the United State and International leaders from politics, education, science and the arts to their 200 acre Rancho Mirage estate. Opens to the public in March, offering a venue for high-level meetings of business and political leaders, as well as a glimpse at collections of fine art, Steuben glass, Chinese antiquities and silver gilt. Sunnylands is an impressive array of modern sculpture – ranging from Auguste Rodin’s Eternal Spring and Alberto Giacometti’s Bust of Diego on Stele 111 to kinetic works by Yaacov Agam and Harry Bertoia – as well as canvases and works on paper by 19th and 20th century artists, including Andrew Wyeth, who in 1978 painted a portrait of Walter Annenberg. Visitors will relax in the great room with its spectacular view of Mt. San Jacinto, enjoy the menu options in the cafe, and browse in the store. Sunnylands featured a world renowned art collection housed in an architecturally significant home surrounded by a beautifully designed golf course in a tranquil desert setting
“CIRCLE of ART” Show and Sale Downtown Borrego Springs, CA Saturday, March 17 & Sunday, March 18, 2012
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he 23rd annual juried “Circle of Art” Show and Sale will be held on Sat. March 17 from 9-5 p.m. and on Sun. March 18 from 9-4 p.m. This FREE outdoor arts show is staged on Christmas Circle in downtown Borrego Springs. 63 artists will be exhibiting their quality work, representing a variety of media including: fine arts, oils and watercolors, photography, sculpture, pottery, ceramics, jewelry, fabric art and more… For information call 1-307-359-0191 or visit our website at www.circle-of-art.org or Email: CircleOfArt@yahoo.com.
“Springtime in Borrego Springs” by Nancy Lynn
The sponsor of this event is BASIC, a 501c(3) organization which funds educational scholarships in the Borrego area. Borrego, the wild flower capital of California, is located in the middle of Anza Borrego State Park…don’t miss it!
WALTER N. MARKS Center for the Arts – Attending the Student Scholarship Exhibition (left to right) Brad Bryeans, Asst. Principal Ramon Alternative Center, Lisa Soccio, COD, Louisa Castrodale, Visual & Performing Arts Specialist PSUSD. in Palm Desert.
CHRISTOPHER MORGAN Galleries – Exclusive exhibition for Larissa Morals, right, with Gallery Owner Christopher Morgan, in Palm Desert.
CODA Gallery - (Left to right) Barbara Hill Stanley, Gallery Director with Charley Snow, artist, Joan D’Amore, Art Consultant and Gallery Owner, Josh Katz, at the successful show for the artist on El Paseo in Palm Desert.
ADAGIO Gallery – Gallery Owner, Mark Prader, left at a special showing for artist, Jami Tobey, center, with Rick Bennett, gallery guest in Palm Desert.
NICOLE BAROSI A Women’s Gallery–Celebrating her Grand Opening in the backstreet Art District of Palm Springs is Gallery Owner, Nicole Barosi, left, with Cindy Duffy, Gallery Director.
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PALM DESERT COMMUNITY Gallery – Successful reception for marine veteran artist, Jayel Aheram, right, with gallery director, Deborah Schwartz in Palm Desert.
richard danskin GALLERIES – Award Winning local artist, Diane Morgan, right, with Gallery Owner Geoff Douglas, on the Thursday night El Paseo Art Walk, in Palm Desert.
IMAGO Gallery – Enjoying a moment at the reception for artist Ed Moses, right, are Patty and Arthur Newman in Palm Desert.
Receptions, Openings, Showings! RAMEY Fine Art – Gallery owner, Glenda Ramey, center, with two of her artists, Eric Johnson, left, and Nancy Stanchfield, right, at the monthly “El Paseo Art Walk” in Palm Desert.
CHRISTIAN HOHMANN Fine Art –(left to right) Artists Neil Nagy and Christopher Schulz with Gallery Owner, Christian Hohmann, at the Season Opening Celebration in Palm Desert.
MICHAEL H. LORD Gallery – Attending the showing in Palm Springs for Photographer, Tom Brewster, center, are enthusiasts Jim and Terry Cornett.
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GWEN HUGHES Muralist, Painter, Sculptor Original Designs
Pool wall mural
69-784 Wakefield Road Cathedral City, CA 92234 760-770-4897 elupper@dc.rr.com www.lupperart.com
ELAINE MATHEWS
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David Salk
Feats of Clay
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The Rising Sun In The Canyon 46” x 46” Acrylic Ben Jasper: abjinps@yahoo.com www.desertmoonstudio.com
760-202-7910 for Appointment
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Contemporary Paintings delosvanearlstudios.com delosvanearl@aol.com 760-333-2271
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