This weekend in Palm Springs is packed with cool art events—which is something you can come to expect when becoming an owner of Palm Desert real estate and the surrounding desert communities. For starters, the Desert Mountains Art Faire takes place this Saturday, February 2 from 9 am – 3 pm at the National Monument Visitor Center in the gorgeous foothills of the Santa Rosa Mountains. The events, which supports Conservation and the Artists of the Coachella Valley, features unique paintings, jewelry, wood carving, handmade clothing and other items inspired by National Monument’s natural beauty. The Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center is located at 51-500 Hwy 74, 4 miles south of Hwy 111 in Palm Desert. For more information, visit DesertMountains.org.
Today is your last chance to visit the Michael H. Lord Gallery in Palm Springs to catch a glimpse of an amazing exhibit—and the perfect way for those searching for Palm Springs homes for sale to get a taste of the community. Forrest Moses: New Paintings, Monotypes and Photographs features American painter Forrest Moses’ exploration of landscapes from Maine to Georgia and New Mexico, where he currently resides. His unique technique includes recording with a camera and then translating those images into watercolor, oil and monotype works. Since 1965, Moses has created over 40 one-man shows for museums, galleries and universities across the country. For more information, visit michaelhlordgallery.com.
Another great exhibition taking place through March is Picture This: Photographic Portraits of Place. Located at a favorite among owners of Palm Springs and Palm Desert real estate, the Palm Springs Art Museum, this exhibit features documentarians including Louis-Auguste Bisson, Francis Frith, Alfred Stieglitz, Brown Brothers, Max Alpert, Yevgeny Khaldei, Georgi Zelma, Harry Callahan and Lewis Morley, among many others. This survey shows how photographic images reveal the identity of a region while exploring other cultures to examine global exchange and its impact. For more info, visit psmuseum.org.
If you’re currently on the hunt for Palm Springs homes for sale, any of these events is a great way to absorb some of the vibrant culture that residents of the desert communities are so proud of.
image: psmuseum.org