Warren was already familiar with the Desert Art Center. He attended our Mini Masterpiece fundraiser last year and is a collector of several DAC artists' works. Additionally, he comes with a lot of experience in Customer Service, management, and a little side note, among several other things, he was a baker and ran and owned a bakery. Please give Warren a warm welcome when you see him in the gallery.

This year in celebration of our 75th Anniversary, there will be several special events. The first of the season is a collaboration with the Cathedral City Council and the Agnes Pelton Society where there will be a reception at the former home of Agnes Pelton. 

In addition to being a successful painter of both landscapes and her abstract work, Agnes Pelton was one of the founders of the DAC. Prior to the formation of the DAC, Agnes held salons in her home where many well-known artists gathered to show and discuss their work. From there, the DAC was created. 

The Desert Art Center was initially in Cathedral City close to the home of Agnes Pelton. She donated one of her paintings called "Smoked Tree in Bloom" to raise money to help fund the Desert Art Center.  Due to Palm Springs popularity, the DAC was relocated from Cathedral City in its early years. 

Please join us at the home of Agnes Pelton to see where it all began at an Open House Sunday, September 15 from 10:00am - noon.