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  • The Inclusion reception in the TMG

    • 11/07/2025
    • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    Inclusion Reception
    November 7 • 5:00pm-7:00pm
    JOIN US for two new art shows in the largest galleries in downtown Palm Springs. There will be all new art in the main gallery, and the Inclusion show opens in the Terry Masters Memorial Gallery. Come for the huge variety of fine art and enjoy refreshments on our beautiful back lawn.
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  • Holiday Shop opens with handmade, fine art gifts

    • 11/17/2025
    • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Holiday Shop Opens!
    November 17 - January 11 • 10:00 AM–4:00 PM 
    Don't miss the opening of our Holiday Shop at the Desert Art Center in downtown Palm Springs! The shop features handmade, gallery-quality gifts from jewelry & ceramics to coasters & bird houses and lots in between.
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  • Holiday Reception: RADIANCE theme and handmade gift items

    • 12/05/2025
    • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    Radiance Reception 
    December 5th • 5:00pm-7:00pm
    JOIN US for two new art shows in the largest galleries in downtown Palm Springs. There will be all new art in the main gallery, and the RADIANCE show opens in the Terry Masters Memorial Gallery. We will also hold the second Artist of the Year competition, a spectacle to behold! Come for the huge variety of fine art and enjoy refreshments on our beautiful back lawn.
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  • Artist of the Year Round II

    • 12/05/2025
    • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    Artist of the Year
    Artist of the Year Round II
    Friday, December 5th  • 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
    Desert Art Center • 550 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs
    Watch the live Artist of the Year Round II — a true spectator event: you’ll see the finalists' work, hear from the artists, and be there for the final decision.
    Enjoy art, community, and refreshments on the back lawn. Free and open to the public.
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  • MIDCENTURY MODERN party on the lawn

    • 02/06/2026
    • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    Mid-Mod Reception
    February 2nd • 5:00pm-7:00pm

    JOIN US for two new art shows in the largest galleries in downtown Palm Springs! We have all new art in the main gallery, the new MidMod theme show. 

    We also continue the Artist of the Year competition - a spectator performance not-to-missed! 

    We have 100+ juried artists showing in all mediums, so there's something for everyone.
    Come for the art and fun,  and enjoy refreshments on our beautiful back lawn.
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  • Artist of the Year Round III

    • 02/06/2026
    • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    Artist of the Year
    Artist of the Year Round III
    Friday, Feburary 6th  • 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
    Desert Art Center • 550 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs
    Watch the live Artist of the Year Artist of the Year Round III — a fast-paced, high-energy art showdown with big rewards for the winners. This is a true spectator event: you’ll see the finalists' work, hear from the artists, and be there for the final decision.
    Enjoy art, music, community, and refreshments on the back lawn. Free and open to the public.
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  • Don't miss the glory of the SUPERBLOOM show!

    • 04/03/2026
    • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    Superbloom Reception
    April 3 • 5:00pm-7:00pm
    We open with all new art in the main gallery, and the glorious SUPERBLOOM show for two weekends in the Terry Masters Memorial Gallery. We also wrap-up the Artist of the Year competition. A unique spectator event with big rewards for the winners

    We have 100+ juried artists showing in all mediums, so there's something for everyone at the Desert Art Center galleries. Come for the art and fun, and enjoy refreshments on our beautiful back lawn.
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  • Artist of the Year Finale

    • 04/03/2026
    • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    Artist of the Year
    Artist of the Year Finale
    Friday, April 3  • 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
    Desert Art Center • 550 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs
    Watch the live Artist of the Year finals: a true spectator event: you’ll see the finalists' work, hear from the artists, and be there for the final decision.
    Enjoy art, community, and refreshments on the back lawn. Free and open to the public.
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  • Celebrate the High School Art Show

    • 05/15/2026
    • 10:00 AM
    • 05/17/2026
    • 4:00 PM

    JOIN US as we celebrate our high school artists and their accomplishments! The show runs through the weekend, Friday to Sunday, 10AM - 4PM each day in the Terry Masters Gallery and auditorium. 

    The main gallery will also be open with the largest selection of fine art in Palm Springs. Come for refreshments on our beautiful back lawn and the huge variety of artwork.

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Past events

10/03/2025 Season Opens with all new art in TWO galleries!
04/02/2024 Intake for Super-Bloom
01/29/2024 Intake for Mid-Mod
10/02/2023 Intake for October/November
04/13/2019 Student Art Show
04/05/2019 First Friday Featured Artist Reception
03/15/2019 Featured Artist - Tysen Knight
12/15/2018 Jury - Finalists present artwork at DAC
12/07/2018 Opening Reception - Winter Show
12/07/2018 David Fairrington - Featured Artist Show Reception
12/01/2018 Boho Bazaar
11/02/2018 Featured Artist Show Reception
10/05/2018 Opening Reception - New Season Show
09/29/2018 Fall Gallery Opening 2018 - Sept 29-30
09/22/2018 Fall Gallery Opening 2018 - Sept 22-23
09/15/2018 Fall Gallery Opening 2018 - Sept 15-16
09/08/2018 Fall Gallery Opening 2018 - Sept 8-9
02/02/2018 Opening recption - February Show and Palm Springs Juried Art Show
11/03/2017 Featured Artist Reception with Jean Bradley
10/06/2017 Opening Reception & Fall Art Show
09/01/2017 Gallery opens for fall season
02/11/2017 Art in Action: Under the Eaves
02/03/2017 Palm Springs Juried Art Show
02/03/2017 18th Annual Juried Art Show Opening Reception
04/09/2016 ART IN ACTION: Clay, Glass, Fiber
02/05/2016 Gallery Opening and Artist Reception for the "C" Note Show
02/05/2016 Palm Springs Juried Art Show Reception and Awards
11/13/2015 Desert Art Center's 66th Anniversary Celebration and Reception
10/20/2015 Desert Art Center's 66th Anniversary Celebration and Reception
05/31/2015 Gallery last open day.
06/30/2014 Gallery Closed, open by appointment only
05/31/2014 Gallery open Friday, Saturday and Sunday only
05/02/2014 Artists Reception with featured artist Kay Henkel and Gallery Fundraiser for the DAC Art Education Fund
04/02/2014 Student Scholarship Winners Art Display
03/07/2014 Artists Reception and Gallery Fundraiser for the DAC Scholarship Program
02/07/2014 Gallery Opening and Artist Reception for the "C" Note Show and the 16th Annual Palm Springs Juried Art Show. Our featured artist, Moira Johannessen, will be in the small gallery.
02/07/2014 15th Annual Palm Spring Juried Art Show
01/03/2014 Gallery open for Featured Artists Shirley James and Barbara Matheney
12/06/2013 Artists Reception and Gallery Fundraiser for the DAC Middle School Art Project.
10/04/2013 Artists Reception and Gallery Fundraiser for the DAC Art Education Fund.
05/03/2013 Gallery Opening and Meet the Artist Reception
04/03/2013 Student Scholarship Winners Art Display
03/01/2013 Gallery Opening and Meet the Artist Reception
02/01/2013 Gallery Opening and Artist Reception for the "C" Note Show
02/01/2013 15th Annual Palm Spring Juried Art Show
12/07/2012 Gallery Opening and Meet the Artist Reception
10/05/2012 Gallery Opening and Meet the Artist Reception
Desert Art Center
550 N. Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262 info@desertartcenter.org (760) 323-7973
 

Desert Art Center has served as a creative hub in Palm Springs since 1950. Located in the historic Frances Stevens School at the gateway to the Uptown Design District, we offer exhibits, art education, and community outreach programs to support artists of all ages and levels.

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