Dear Friends and Fans of the DAC,

While May seems to be offering a quieter, slower pace in the valley, the DAC is open and bustling. We still have a beautiful collection of original, locally created artworks. Stop by and give your eyes and soul some lovely inspiration. We'll have the AC on for you!

This weekend features our annual High School Art Show in the Terry Masters Gallery, May 15–17. The show highlights student artwork from all six Palm Springs Unified School District schools. Our judges had a difficult time selecting outstanding works in several categories. Such talent!

It is worth a trip in to help celebrate the efforts of our art department teachers and their students. The Terry Masters Gallery is open during regular gallery hours, 10AM – 4PM.

While our galleries go on hiatus June through August for refreshing, DAC is not fully closed. We still host a handful of wonderful art classes by our seasoned art instructors. Summer is a great time for locals and visitors to relax inside a historic and light-filled room to learn something new or practice with a master.

As always, we appreciate your support and enthusiasm and hope to see you soon.

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High School Student Art Show

May 15, 16, and 17
10AM – 4PM in the Terry Masters Gallery

Please stop by and enjoy this annual exhibition of student 2D and 3D artworks from Palm Springs area high schools.

Place ribbons are awarded to the top three students in several categories. Grant prizes are awarded to art departments in support of their arts education programming, along with a President's Senior Scholarship award.

Many thanks to our donors and patrons. This wouldn't be possible without your support.

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Upcoming Events

May

• May 15 – 17: High School Student Art Show — Terry Masters Gallery
• May 31: Gallery closes at 4PM for the season

June – August

• Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays: Adult art classes

September

• September 4: Gallery soft reopen for 77th season (weekends only)

October

• October 1: Season 77 officially opens
• October 2: Opening Reception + UpTown Art Crawl | First Fridays | 5PM – 7PM

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Summer Class Offerings

June – September
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays only

• Ceramics – wheel and handbuilding
• Watercolor
• Oil Painting
• Acrylics
• Life Drawing
• Painting Open Studio

Head to our online calendar for details and registration information.

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In Loving Memory

Lindy Wayne Ballard
August 6, 1953 – April 22, 2026

In loving memory of long-time fellow artist and facilities manager.

Our hearts are with his family and friends. He was greatly appreciated and is sorely missed.