Each February, the desert becomes a global crossroads for creativity, and in 2026, Intersect Palm Springs Art + Design is poised to raise the bar once again. Returning to the Palm Springs Convention Center from February 12–16, 2026, the Coachella Valley’s premier contemporary art and design fair will unveil its largest and most ambitious edition…

By any measure, Bob Mackie is fashion’s ultimate showman — the man behind some of the most unforgettable looks in television, film, and pop culture history. Now, the Palm Springs Art Museum celebrates the legendary designer with a new exhibition, Reflections of Glamour: Bob Mackie, honoring his lifetime contributions to the art of costume and…

Photo: Anne Bedrick Fine Art What began as a simple idea—to bring artists together and invite the public into their creative worlds—has grown into one of the Coachella Valley’s most anticipated cultural events. This Weekend, Desert Open Studios: The Tour returns for its sixth season, transforming the valley into a living, breathing gallery. Running January 23–25,…

Tensions are flaring in Palm Springs, where a prominent trustee has resigned from the Palm Springs Art Museum (PSAM), alleging serious flaws in the process that led to the hiring of its new executive director. Christine Vendredi was appointed director on September 29, becoming the museum’s third leader in seven years — not counting a…

June 24–30, 2025 | Palm Springs, CA The desert heat meets the heat of innovation as the 31st Annual Palm Springs International ShortFest returns June 24–30, 2025, with a dazzling lineup of 311 short films from 64 countries and territories, including 45 world premieres. Hosted by the Palm Springs International Film Society, ShortFest remains one of…

As the Palm Springs Art Museum unveiled its vibrant, immersive retrospective The Art and Design of Howard Smith, the spotlight turns not only on a groundbreaking American artist—but also on the departure of the museum’s visionary leader, Adam Lerner. After four transformative years, Lerner’s final curtain call comes with the opening of one of the most…

In yet another head-scratching decision by city officials, the iconic "Forever Marilyn" statue is being relocated—again. This time, it's moving a mere 50 yards from its previous location on Museum Way to the adjacent Downtown Park. The cost? A staggering $700,000 in city funds, not to mention the countless hours spent debating, planning, and executing…

Palm Springs is about to witness a vibrant celestial transformation as artist Lynda Keeler unveils her latest exhibition, Between the Sun and the Moon, at JANSSEN Artspace’s newly opened gallery, ARTBOX. Inspired by the winter desert skies, Keeler’s latest collection of oil paintings captures the stunning interplay of light and color across the Coachella Valley.…

The Coachella Valley’s art scene takes center stage this weekend with the much-anticipated Desert Open Studios, a free, three-day event that invites art enthusiasts to explore the vibrant creative community across the region. Now in its fifth year, this event celebrates more than 150 talented artists while uniting the traditionally divided east and west valley…

The countdown to Desert X 2025 has officially begun with the unveiling of The Living Pyramid at Sunnylands Center & Gardens in Rancho Mirage. This monumental step pyramid, planted with rows of vegetation native to the Coachella Valley, is the first in a series of outdoor art commissions that will comprise the fifth edition of…