NEXT JURY: October 9 – 27, 2024 and February 5 – 23, 2025

Accepting applications in all mediums EXCEPT jewelry.

The Desert Art Center is the longest running art center in the Coachella Valley and the largest fine art gallery in Palm Springs. We take great pride in showcasing the best fine artists in the valley in every medium!

Gallery membership is both a privilege and a commitment. As a gallery member, you are eligible to exhibit in our main gallery. We also expect you to become involved in the co-operative nature of our volunteer organization. When the jurors judge your work, they are looking for artistic excellence and
assessing whether your work will add something new and different to our gallery, and will it sell. They will also discuss your willingness to become involved in our organization, your ability to fulfill the hosting requirement of 6 hours per month, and the skills and experience you can bring to our operations. You must first be a member to apply to the jury. If you are not a member yet, you can join online at: www.desertartcenter.org.

Be sure to read the GALLERY DISPLAY RULES and choose your gallery category. This is a two-stage application process, initially digital and second a personal presentation of your artwork. The initial application process is handled by an independent party, Online Juried Shows. There is a non-refundable $25 jury application fee, payable to Online Juried Shows.

Stage 1 – For the first stage, you must submit your artwork digitally. Go to www.onlinejuriedshows.com and create a new account or login. Find the Desert Art Center under Current Shows and follow the instructions. You may submit in only one category. (Current gallery members may submit in a new section, but please read the gallery display rules for requirements.) You will be asked to submit 6-10 digital images of your artwork. The title of each photo should contain the Title of the work, the medium, and width x height (x depth if 3D).

Stage 2 – From the initial applicants, the jurors will select a shortlist of artists who will be asked to bring in two representative pieces of work on a date and time to be agreed. Do check the GALLERY DISPLAY RULES before presenting your work. Your work should be ready for display and sale.

Stage 3 – After in-person review, applicants will be notified by e-mail with the jury’s decision. If your work is accepted, you will be eligible to become a gallery member after paying the additional upgrade fee.

Help – For help with the digital application, please follow the link on the www.onlinejuriedshows.com website. Other questions can be sent to us at info@desertartcenter.org.

Schedule of Dates

October Jury 

•  Applications accepted at Onlinejuriedshows.com   October 1 – 24, 2024
• Inspection of artwork for invited artists held at DAC on November 10
•  First intake of artwork for new gallery members on December 2, 10am-3pm.

February Jury  

• Applications accepted at Onlinejuriedshows.com February 3 – 21, 2025
• Inspection of artwork for invited artists held at DAC March 1, 2025
• First intake of artwork for new gallery members on March 31, 10am-3pm.

Commitment – Once you have paid the upgrade dues and become a gallery member, you may show
your work in every show held in the galleries. We expect you to submit work for most shows and you
are required to host the main gallery for six hours each month that you display ANY work in the gallery, be it wall art, bin art, or cards, etc. You will be asked to attend an orientation and gallery training, dates to be announced, and also invited to participate in other volunteer activities.

Liability – By submitting artwork, you acknowledge insurance is your responsibility and you do not hold the Desert Art Center or the City of Palm Springs responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged property.