Artists Council - Palm Desert

02/07/2026

Celebrating the opening of the 2026 Artists Council Exhibition (ACE) at the Artists Center in Palm Desert this past Thursday. With a theme of "Timeless Traditions - Modern Context," this year's ACE includes a collaboration for the very first time with Modernism Week. Special events from Feb 11 - 15 focus on Mid-Century Mod (see our Modernism Week info on our website at artistscouncil.com). The Artists Center is open Wed through Sun from 10 am to 4 pm.

06/06/2025

Click on the link below to view the Artists Council's June 2025 newsletter!

03/02/2025

A video highlight of the opening reception for the 2025 Artists Council Exhibition (ACE).... https://youtu.be/i4KnjIN7HzE?si=x6gJHPm9J6BMsL0j

02/06/2025

The 2025 Artists Council Exhibition (ACE) is NOW OPEN! This is our premier juried show of the year!

The judges this season had an especially tough assignment. They ultimately selected a final ACE display of 119 artworks from a total of 223 pieces submitted by our dedicated members -- a testimony to the fact that the 2025 ACE showcases the incredible talent within our community.

Come see the 2025 ACE at the Artists Center, Wed through Sun from 10 am to 4 pm, now through Sun, Mar 2nd.

01/24/2025

Recent sales at the Desert Plein Air show now on display at the Artists Center:
Sale #10: "Desert" by Lisa McDill
Sale #11: "April in the Desert" by Jamie O'Neil

01/16/2025

California Desert Plein Air Festival 2025: Truly a stunning show!! It's open now for viewing at the Artists Center, Wed through Sun, up until Feb 2nd!

01/15/2025

Yes, that's Artists Council Chair Ulrike Maria (aka "Uschi") together with Steven Biller from Palm Springs Life, following their "Eye on the Desert" interview with KESQ's Patrick Evans. What's the buzz? Tomorrow, Thurs, Jan 16, is the opening of the Desert Plein Air Festival at the Artists Center! Come see it during the run of the show, Wed through Sun, for the next two weeks up until Sun, Feb 2nd.

01/05/2025

During the season, every first Friday of the month, vintage car owners gather in front of the Artists Center before they begin their cruising procession along El Paseo. Come see the lineup from 2:00 - 4:00 pm next month on Friday, Feb 7th....and stop in to see the latest show at the Artists Center while you are at it!

01/04/2025

Working in conjunction with the California Southland Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, the Artists Council holds special art classes for people living with memory loss twice a month.

Interview with participants, discussing the value of the Artists Council's art classes for people living with memory loss.

01/02/2025

Want to teach a class for the Artists Council in the 2025/2026 season at the Artists Center? We are setting up next year's schedule NOW! Contact Chris Cozen at [email protected].

12/22/2024

Just a reminder: The Artists Center closes today - Sun, Dec 22, 2024 - at 4 pm. We will reopen after New Year's on Thurs, Jan 2, 2025. HAPPY HOLIDAYS, EVERYONE!!

12/20/2024

Happy Holidays from the Artists Council! Sharing scenes from our Volunteer Appreciation Party yesterday afternoon, where we also thanked outgoing Chair Carlos Garcia for his service on the Board.