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…

The Palm Springs Art Museum has welcomed sillmangreen, a striking work by contemporary artist Kim Manfredi, into its permanent collection. Cataloged as object T2024.67, the acquisition was made possible through the generosity of Nicole Panter-Dailey in memory of William (Bill) Dailey, underscoring the profound belief in Manfredi’s artistry. Currently on view in the museum’s New…

The Palm Springs Art Museum presents David Hockney: Perspective Should Be Reversed, an extraordinary exhibition features nearly 200 of the artist’s works in a variety of media, including prints, collages, photographs, showcasing six decades of the iconic artist’s inventive genius. The exhibition highlights Hockney’s lifelong experiments with non-traditional perspectives for depicting the world and foregrounds…

The local art community is abuzz with excitement as the Artists Council gears up for its highly anticipated fall season launch. Mark your calendars for the opening of “Hot Times—Cool Art,” a dynamic new show and sale that promises to captivate art enthusiasts and collectors alike. This vibrant exhibition will be held at the Artists…

Left photo: Living Out Palm Springs Right photo: Big Mike from The Lofts Arts District As the sun sets over Palm Springs, art enthusiasts have two compelling reasons to emerge from their air-conditioned retreats and dive into the vibrant local art scene. Mark your calendars for two must-attend events: The Lofts Art District’s Fall…

Renowned Coachella Valley photographer Michael Childers, celebrated for his timeless captures of theater, dance, and Hollywood luminaries spanning six decades, recently encountered a creative impasse. Reflecting on his extensive body of work, Childers was struck by inspiration: blending his classic imagery with a touch of surrealism. This artistic revelation led him to team up with…