Desert Art Center

Name: Desert Art Center
Address: Palm Springs, Coachella Valley

Palm Springs, Coachella Valley

The Desert Art Center in Palm Springs has an upcoming calendar of 83 events, including art workshops, classes, a theme show, and a holiday shop featuring handmade fine art gifts. November offerings span painting, printmaking, glass, and cyanotype, with a "Inclusion" theme show scheduled for November 12. More information is available at desertartcenter.org.

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Reviews & write-ups

Los Angeles Times ↗ — “The Desert Art Center in Palm Springs is a gallery featuring work from artists all over the Coachella Valley. The DAC has more than 100 members... Prices are reasonable.”
Palm Springs Tribune ↗ — “The Desert Art Center (DAC) in Palm Springs is celebrating 75 years of service to the community. To celebrate, DAC recently organized an art display and sale at its headquarters.”
EmpowerChange ↗ — “Specialties: Art gallery, Art school, Arts organization, Gift shop, Non-profit organization, Tourist attraction. Other points of interest: On-site services, Wheelchair-accessible car park.”

Upcoming events

Sat, Feb 13, 2027, 9:00 AMWORKSHOP: Elements of WatercolorDesert Art CenterPalm SpringsWorkshop / class
Sun, Feb 14, 2027, 9:00 AMWORKSHOP: Elements of WatercolorDesert Art CenterPalm SpringsWorkshop / class
Fri, Feb 19, 2027, 9:00 AMAbstract Made Easy: Create Frame-Ready Art in One ClassDesert Art CenterPalm SpringsWorkshop / class
Sat, Feb 20, 2027, 10:00 AMWORKSHOP: Expressive Portrait Painting with PastelsDesert Art CenterPalm SpringsWorkshop / class
Wed, Feb 24, 2027, 4:30 PMWORKSHOP: Glass Abstract SuncatchersDesert Art CenterPalm SpringsWorkshop / class
Fri, Feb 26, 2027, 9:00 AMAbstract Made Easy: Create Frame-Ready Art in One ClassDesert Art CenterPalm SpringsWorkshop / class
Sat, Feb 27, 2027, 9:30 AMWORKSHOP: Portraits in WatercolorDesert Art CenterPalm SpringsWorkshop / class
Sun, Feb 28, 2027, 9:30 AMWORKSHOP: Portraits in WatercolorDesert Art CenterPalm SpringsWorkshop / class
Tue, Mar 2, 2027, 4:30 PMClass: Handbuilt CeramicsDesert Art CenterPalm SpringsWorkshop / class
Wed, Mar 3, 2027, 4:30 PMWORKSHOP: Master the Art of the Living SceneDesert Art CenterPalm SpringsWorkshop / class
Fri, Mar 5, 2027, 9:00 AMWORKSHOP: Lines in Ink: Drypoint Etching for BeginnersDesert Art CenterPalm SpringsWorkshop / class
Sat, Mar 6, 2027, 1:00 PMWORKSHOP: Texture & AcrylicDesert Art CenterPalm SpringsWorkshop / class
Sun, Mar 7, 2027, 1:00 PMWORKSHOP: Texture & AcrylicDesert Art CenterPalm SpringsWorkshop / class
Wed, Mar 10, 2027, 1:30 PMWORKSHOP: Photography in Joshua Tree National ParkDesert Art CenterPalm SpringsWorkshop / class
Wed, Mar 10, 2027, 4:30 PMWORKSHOP: Master the Art of the Living SceneDesert Art CenterPalm SpringsWorkshop / class
Fri, Mar 12, 2027, 9:00 AMWORKSHOP: Lines in Ink: Drypoint Etching for BeginnersDesert Art CenterPalm SpringsWorkshop / class
Sat, Mar 13, 2027, 10:00 AMWORKSHOP: Portraits of Men in OilDesert Art CenterPalm SpringsWorkshop / class
Sun, Mar 14, 2027, 10:00 AMWORKSHOP: Portraits of Men in OilDesert Art CenterPalm SpringsWorkshop / class
Sat, Mar 20, 2027, 9:00 AMMASTERCLASS: Landscape in OilDesert Art CenterPalm SpringsWorkshop / class
Sun, Mar 21, 2027, 9:00 AMMASTERCLASS: Landscape in OilDesert Art CenterPalm SpringsWorkshop / class
Wed, Mar 24, 2027, 4:30 PMWORKSHOP: Glass Sun Drop SuncatchersDesert Art CenterPalm SpringsWorkshop / class
Wed, Mar 31, 2027, 4:30 PMWORKSHOP: Glass Sun Drop SuncatchersDesert Art CenterPalm SpringsWorkshop / class
Fri, Apr 2, 2027, 10:00 AMTheme Show: Super BloomDesert Art CenterPalm SpringsArt / gallery
Fri, Apr 2, 2027, 5:00 PMReception: Super BloomDesert Art CenterPalm SpringsArt / gallery
Sat, Apr 3, 2027, 10:00 AMWORKSHOP: Painting Pastel AnimalsDesert Art CenterPalm SpringsWorkshop / class
Sun, Apr 4, 2027, 10:00 AMWORKSHOP: Painting Pastel AnimalsDesert Art CenterPalm SpringsWorkshop / class
Thu, Apr 8, 2027, 10:00 AMTheme Show: Super BloomDesert Art CenterPalm SpringsArt / gallery
Sat, Apr 10, 2027, 10:00 AMWORKSHOP: Painting Hydrangea in Large FormatDesert Art CenterPalm SpringsWorkshop / class
Sun, Apr 11, 2027, 10:00 AMWORKSHOP: Painting Hydrangea in Large FormatDesert Art CenterPalm SpringsWorkshop / class
Tue, May 11, 2027, 4:30 PMClass: Handbuilt CeramicsDesert Art CenterPalm SpringsWorkshop / class
Tue, Jul 20, 2027, 4:30 PMClass: Handbuilt CeramicsDesert Art CenterPalm SpringsWorkshop / class