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World-renowned photographer Michael Childers’ work will be the subject of a special exhibition at the Rancho Mirage Public Library titled AUTHOR, AUTHOR, featuring over 40 intimate and original portraits of writers, screenwriters and playwrights taken from the 1960s through today. The show will launch with a special artist’s reception from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and the public is invited to attend. Childers is known for his fine art photographs of legendary movie stars, artists and other iconic luminaries. What makes AUTHOR, AUTHOR so rare, is the fact that writers typically become known for their work and not themselves. The literary star tends to let the written prose speak for itself, while the writer stays rather anonymous in light of the lens. Childers has managed to cultivate a seminal collection of portraits of the likes of Ray Bradbury and Tennessee Williams to contemporary writers like Jackie Collins, Michael Cunningham and Christopher Rice, exposing the enigmatic personae of those who have contributed greatly to our annals of great books.For more information call KIMBERLY NICHOLS at 760-464-6000 or via email [email protected].

Photographer Michael Childers to Unveil AUTHOR, AUTHOR, April 13, 2011

Rancho Mirage Public Library

Tennessee Williams photo, by Michael Childers


CHRISTOPHER M O R G A N

G A L L E R I E S

Larissa Morais “Desire” Oil On Canvas 40” x 45”

Where Collectors makeBold Choices

with Confidence73-375 El Paseo Suite I, Palm Desert, CA 92260

(760) 568-0336 www.cmg-art.com


H R I S T O P H E RO R G A N

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Joshua Smith “What Stands Between Us” Oil On Canvas 53” x 39”

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MAGAZINE

President/Publisher Millie Roche

Art Director

Teresa London

Contributing Writing

Lydia Kremer

Kimberly Nichols

Photographers

Taylor Sherrill

Tom Brewster


A GALLERYF I N E A R T

73956 El Paseo Palm Desert CA 92260

(760) 346-8885www.agalleryfineart.com

“Fiocco” blown glass sculpture 19”h x 9”w x 5”d

“Sticks, Stones, Hidden Truths” glass and metal 20”h x 25”w x 15”d

“Italian Marbles” giclee on canvas 58 x 48


Ruth Bloch

Barry Masteller

Nikolai Blokhin

Gene Speck

Edouard Cortes, 1881 - 1969

Andres Morillo

73399 El Paseo, Palm Desert • 760-568-3355www.classicartgallery.com . . . open all year 10am- 6pm daily


. . . Tradition in fine art continues . . .

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Michael Wheeler

Louis Magre

Don Craghead

Paige Bradley


The contemporary art scene in the desert has flourished like wild fire over the past year. This season boasts high profile shows, multifaceted exhibition programs that run from the whimsical to the academic, and new works from old familiar faces. A gallery known for its figurative slant, Christian Hohmann Fine Art, will celebrate its first year anniversary with a high profile show of German artist Gunther Sachs in April 2011 alongside a new stable of artists picked up in Europe over the summer. Desert Art Source spent the Summer renovating their entire gallery at the Art Place and refreshing their inventory of nearly 50 artists. New works now abound across diverse genres including realist painting, contemporary abstraction, traditional landscapes,

photography, and sculpture. Blue-chip Imago Gallery will present a look at realism in December through the quirky group selection of artists such as Robert Graham, John De Andrea and Mel Ramos. In celebration of their 20th year in the desert, they will showcase some of their greats like William Wegman, Ed Moses and Dale Chihuly as well. Michael H. Lord Gallery will introduce video art to the desert audience in January with a large-scale Robert Drummond installation. Desert resident and sculptor Christopher Georgesco, who’s been called the father of “new modernism”, will present three-dimensional beauties in conjunction with Modernism Week in February. Royale Projects continues its serious program of modern and contemporary art with a special exhibition of local architect Phillip K. Smith’s works in conjunction with his installation “Aperture” that recently debuted at the Palm Springs Art Museum. Also highlighted is a show about renderings and how drawing informs work by artists such as Dennis Oppenheim and Tony Delap. CODA Gallery will bring in artist Ben Steele with his ironic paintings of everyday icons and objects as well as familiar faces like David Dornan. richard danskin Galleries has since 1968 has featured the finest artists. This year we welcome and present from France Michel Degav, from Canada Hubert Nanzer, and American artists Sue Averell, Andrew Velez and Gregory Sievers. Long time artists return with new works: Rob MacIntosh’s new “Route 66” paintings and Don Langford with a new series of paintings. A big welcome to two new galleries to the “Gallery Scene” in the valley - Classic Art Gallery on El Paseo in Palm desert and LIK Rancho Gallery at the River in Rancho Mirage.

Art TalkBy Kimberly Nichols


The 9th Annual Indian Wells Arts FestivalIndian Wells Tennis Gardens

April 1, 2, 3, 2011, Friday, Saturday & Sunday

You are invited to a special, delightful garden of Art! Escape. Enjoy. Smile. Sip. Be amazed. Feast. Relax for the day! See artists at work! The Indian Wells Arts Festival is well known for its incredible variety of thou-sands of one-of-a-kind hand-made pieces of fine art and quality craft. The casual ambiance, sights and sounds create excite-ment and synergy as Art comes Alive. Meet the artists and buy directly from them. Stroll among paintings, drawings, ceramics, glass, photography, sculpture, jewelry, apparel and hand-crafted wares. The Indian Wells Arts Festival . . . WHERE ART IS A HAPPENING! Featuring 200 acclaimed artists, special exhibits, demonstrations, live entertainment, refreshments, wine tasting and more. Thousand Oaks, CA artist Carolyn

Counnas’ oil painting “Garden of Delights” was selected as the image for this year’s commemorative poster. Located at 78-200 Miles Ave. For more information call 760-346-0042 or visit www.IndianWellsArtsFestival.com. Join us on Facebook.

Artist painting at the magnificent Indian Wells Arts Festival.


The Southwest Arts Festival®, presented by the Indio Chamber of Commerce, is showcased on the spacious grounds of the Empire Polo Club; entrances are located on Monroe Street between Ave. 51 & Ave. 52 in Indio, CA. Through the Southwest Arts Festival® 25th year history, it has earned a well deserved reputation as the largest outdoor marketplace in the Coachella Valley area for fine arts, fine crafts and collectables including Southwestern Art, Traditional and Contemporary art, paper collage, bronze sculpture, glass, jewelry, basketry, pottery and wearable art created by over 250 acclaimed artists from the United States, Canada, Mexico an South America.

Gates open 10:00 am to 5:00 pm;3-Day Pass $20. Adults $10; Seniors $8; Children 16 and under FREE; Parking (Monroe & Ave. 51) $5 per vehicle; valet parking $8 per vehicle; foods, full no-host bar and entertainment. For further information call (760) 347-0676 or visit www.southwestartsfest.comArtist Richard Curtner has been chosen as the POSTER artist for the 25th annual 2011 Southwest Arts Festival and will be available at the festival.

The 2011 Southwest Arts Festival®

Jan. 28, 29 & 30, 2011 - Empire Polo Club, Indio, CA


October 7, 2010

November 4, 2010

December 2, 2010

January 6. 2011

February 2, 2011

March 2, 2011

April 7, 2011

May 6, 2011

Galleries will be OPEN for Art Walks

A Gallery Fine Art

Adagio Gallery

Christian Hohmann Fine Art

Christopher Morgan Galleries

Classic Art Gallery

Coda Gallery

Howard Schepp Fine Art

J. Willott Gallery

Jones & Terwilliger Galleries

Ramey Fine Art

Richard Danskin Galleries

Von Wening Art

FOR MORE INFORMATION,

PLEASE CALL (877) 735-7273

OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE:

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backstreet ART DISTRICT2682 Cherokee WayPalm Springs (760) 780-8484The coolist hippest art destination in the desert. Experience the thrill of interacting with working artists, engaged in creating new works of art. The galleries are: Art by Peter, Trevor Goss Studio, Red Dot Gallery, Studio 13, Ted Denton Wording Studio & Gallery, I.M.A.G.E.S. by Gideon Fine Art Gallery, dezart one gallery.

CARLAN GALLERY 1546 N. Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs (760) 322-8002 Mon-Sat 10am-5pm. John Lanners and Dr. Richard Kraus, owners of Carlan Gallery offers the serious art collector fine continental art work by noted European contemporary art-ists. One such artist Jean-Claude TRON, born 1943, began painting at thirteen. His can-vases give forth a sense of purity. The purplish mauves of the Provincial Mountain foothills contrast with the ochres and acid yellowish green under the heavy blue azureen sky.

CILANTRO GALLERY115 S. Palm Canyon Dr.Palm Springs (760) 320-8804

Dwight Polen Fine Chinese Antiques756 N. Palm Canyon DrivePalm Springs (760) 318-7227www.dwightpolen.comDwight Polen offers the widest assortment of fine Chinese antique furniture and one-of-a-kind decorative accessories available in the desert. Provincial tables, rustic chests, screens, custom lamps, framed art, and ar-chitecturally significant wood and stone carvings all add drama and glamour to your very special home and garden. Dwight Polen receives a container shipment of unique and affordable furniture and Oriental treasures every six weeks, creating an incentive to shop the store on a regular basis.

DEZART ONE GALLERYbackstreet Art District2688 Cherokee Way Palm Springs (760) 328-1440www.dezartonegallery.com

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DESERT ART CENTER & CO-OP GALLERY550 N. Palm Canyon Dr. in Frances Stevens ParkPalm Springs (760) 323-7973Hours: Tue – Sun 10 am to 4 pmFeaturing contemporary and traditional paint-ings, sculpture, photography, ceramics and prints by local Palm Springs valley artists. Non-profit organization. Art classes and workshops are held for all skill levels.

MICHAEL H. LORD GALLERY1090 N. Palm Canyon DrivePalm Springs (760) 699-8957Established in 1978, the Michael H. Lord Gallery is located in the Palm Springs UPTOWN DESIGN DISTRICT at 1090 North Palm canyon Drive at Tacheva Drive. Housed in an architecturally-significant building built in 1929 as the garage for the landmark El Mirador Hotel, the 6,000 square foot gallery showcases the finest contemporary art.

STEWART GALLERIES 191-A S. Indian Canyon Dr. (at Arenas) Palm Springs (760) 325-0878 Tue-Fri 11am-5pm Sat. 11am-4pmwww.stewartgalleries.comThe desert’s premier source for antique and contemporary California plein air paintings by local Palm Springs painter Terry Masters, as well as other quality vintage works by Paul Grimm, John Hilton, Conrad Buff, Paul Lauritz, George Bickerstaff, Joane Cromwell, William Dorsey, James Swinnerton, Earl Carpenter and many others. Vintage European paintings, quality estate furnishings, Continental and American majolica and objects d’art, all in a spacious 8,000+ sq. ft. showroom.

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TED PHILLIP DENTONWorking Studio and Gallery(backstreet art district)2658 S. Cherokee WayPalm Springs (760) [email protected] self-taught artist and true minimalist, Ted Phillip Denton produces contemporary works of art with an architectural influence. Ted’s art is elegantly simple, featuring clean lines, geo-metric forms, primary colors, light and space.

Working in several media, Ted produces deli-cate clay objects, large scale paintings of bold color, multi-media canvases and metal sculp-ture both decorative and functional of all sizes. After 30 years of creating art out of his Arizona studios, Ted is now a Palm Springs resident. The gallery also features the classic beaded jewelry and photographic art of Joy Landau.

M MODERN ART GALLERY2500 N. Palm Canyon DrPalm Springs (760) 416-3611

GERRY HIGH STUDIO/ GALLERY68-713 Perez Road, B-16Cathedral City (760) 408-8407www.gerryhighartgallery.com

INCREDIBLE ARTIST GALLERY68718 E. Palm canyon Dr., Ste #203Cathedral City (760) 321-9858

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A GALLERY FINE ART 73-956 El Paseo, Suite D Palm Desert (760) 346-8885 www.agalleryfineart.com Mon-Sat 10-6, Sat 9:30-5, Sun 11-5.A Gallery Fine Art features an exciting col-lection of paintings, sculpture, functional art furniture, unique glassworks and jewelry. This season the gallery highlights the stellar work of its many emerging and established artists including painters Brian Allen, Roberto Azank, Edith Bergstrom, Gregory Deane, Tony Griffith, Hessam, Erica Hopper, Joan Konkel, Judith Marshall, Patricia Qualls, Gregg Robinson, A.M. Stockhill and Larry Taylor; sculptors Shirley Ruuska-Brown, Barbara Chen, Jane DeDecker, Craig French, Jeffrey Gluck, Mark Hopkins, John Richen and Joel Urruty; glass artists Scott Amrhein, Leon Applebaum, Barry Entner, Virginia Gabaldo, Jeff Goodman, Audrey Handler, Elizabeth Mears, Randi Solin and Randy Strong.

ART COLONY At the Blueprinter74-210 Highway 111, Palm Desert (760) 568-4056The desert’s best source for fine artists’ supplies. Also sponsor art instructional workshops. See: www.theblueprinter.com

ART EXPRESSIONS77-570 Springfield LanePalm Desert (760) 469-3537www.artexpressionspd.comArt gallery, classes, ceramics, and birthday parties are available at Art Expressions – Palm Desert’s newest art center. View paintings, sculpture, photography, jewelry, glass, fibert art and limited edition graphics by California and internationally renowned artists. Classes ages 2 thru adult. Drawing, painting, sculp-ture, mixed media, ceramics - choose from a selection of pottery pieces (or learn to make one). Paint it and fire it in the Kiln.



ART WORKS GALLERY 74-405 Hwy. 111 & Deep Canyon Palm Desert (760) 346-1355 Largest custom framing and decor gallery serving the desert area for over 22 years. Frame design experience to coordinate your art and framing needs. Offering a huge print and art selection with many accessories and gift ideas. Custom mirrors, needlepoint stretching, art lamination, canvas cleaning, restoration, acrylic, specialty glass and much more. www.artworksgallery-frame.com

AERIE ART GARDEN71-225 Aerie Rd.Palm Desert (760) 568-6366By appointment only.Aerie Art Garden is the creative oasis in the desert. There is an art gallery, sculpture garden, workshop areas for classes and meetings, a desert art walk, wedding chapel and interesting places to be with nature.

THE ART PLACE41-801 Corporate WayPalm Desert (760) 776-2268Hours: 6 to 9 pm. Come and enjoy First Friday of every month, October thru June.

CHRISTIAN HOHMANN FINE ART73-660 El PaseoPalm Desert (760) 346-4243 Toll Free 877-977-2432

CHRISTOPHER MORGAN GALLERIES73-375 El Paseo, Suite IPalm Desert, CA (760) 568-0336Christopher Morgan Galleries invites collectors to enjoy new artworks by gallery favorites as well as new artists that are welcomed into the gallery this season. Arrange a home showing of artworks in your home. Select from both contemporary and traditional artworks by international, national, and local artists. Artists include: Kira, Monika Meunier, Larissa Morais, Pietro Piccoli, Joshua Smith, Connie Townsend, and many others! Christopher Morgan Galleries benefits their collectors with art-works that are unlike anything you will find anywhere else. Artworks that are dazzling, innovative and within reach of new and experienced collectors alike.

CLASSIC ART GALLERY73-399 El paseoPalm Desert (760) 568-3355www.classicartgallery.comEstablished in 1992 in Carmel by the Sea, and now with a newest location in Palm Desert, Classic Art Gallery proudly presents sophisti-cated collection of traditional and contempo-rary original paintings and sculptures. Diverse styles and subject matter are created by world renowned and emerging artists. Also featuring 19th and early 20th century European master-pieces. Galley offers in home viewing, design and staging, complementary custom framing and shipping setting the standards in exem-plary customer service. Open all year, 10am to 6pm daily.

“April in Paris”, modern art on aluminium by Haya Gil-Lubin.


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CLASSIC CONSIGNMENT CO.73-847 El Paseo,Palm Desert (760) 568-4948

CODA GALLERY 73-151 El Paseo Palm Desert, CA (760) 346-4661 Mon-Thur 9:30am-5:30pm, Fri-Sat 9:30am - 9 pm, Sun 10 am-5 pm. Coda Gallery features an eclectic mix of paintings, sculpture, and glass that share an extraordinary energy in an expansive and beautiful exhibition space. Coda hosts frequent openings and receptions, and it is not unusual to find one or more art-ists here painting. sculpting, or just enjoying the art. The staff at Coda is friendly, knowl-edgeable and accommodating. This 15,000 square-foot gallery promises to engage the visitor and provide a positive and unique ART experience.

COPAL FINE ART GALLERY73-255 El PaseoPalm Desert (760) 399-7468www.israellevitan.com Mid-Century and Contemporary Art. Featur-ing Israel Levitan, an abstract expression-ist artist, chosen in 1959 as one of the ten best one-man exhibitors along with Picasso, Hofmann and de Kooning. Copal Gallery of-fers original Levitans which have recently come on the market, many have been exhib-ited in museums and galleries around the world. Exclusively representing Ruth Gonza-les, Hermann Lederle and Rick Phillips. The artwork in Copal Gallery is suitable for Mid-Century Modern and Contemporary homes.

DESERT WOLFF41-801 Corporate Way #2Palm Desert (760) 674-8786 www.desertwolff.com Unique art for the dis-criminating collector; featuring desert glass, fine art, oriental rugs, hand carved mirrors, furniture, African currency.


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DENISE ROBERGE GALLERY73-995 El PaseoPalm Desert (760) 340-5045www.deniseroberge.com

DESERT ART COLLECTION45350 San Luis Rey Ave. (Just south of El Paseo)Palm Desert (760) 674-9955www.desertartcollection.comExtraordinary fine art galleries and sculpture gardens in an architecturally and historically important compound just steps from El Paseo. Exhibitions feature accomplished, nationally and internationally renowned artists, many whom have won important national and international awards. One of the five galleries is devoted to Michael Battaglia, sought after for his ragged-edged, Venetian plaster mural paintings.

EDENHURST GALLERY73-660 El PaseoPalm Desert (760) 346-7900 www.edenhurstgallery.comElegant museum style environment is home to Impressionists paintings by renowned American and European artists including Guy Rose, William Wendt, Edgar Payne and many others. Art historians, curators, collectors and admirers seek out Edenhurst as their pre-ferred source for early California and American Impressionism.

DESERT ART SOURCE At “THE ART PLACE”41-801 Corporate Way, Suite 7 Palm Desert (760) 346-7893 www.desertartsource.com http://www.desertartsource.com Hours: Monday through Saturday, 10-4This distinctive gallery contains an eclectic blend of original art specializing in Tuscan, Contemporary, Abstract, Asian and South-western styles. There is a beautiful selection of paintings, sculpture and glass on display and one of the largest in-house inventories in our upstairs loft. We feature the works of Frederick Scott, Diane Waybright, Judy Poldi, Irene Borg, Jack Ragland, Stig Einarson, Marinus Welman, Nola Tresslar, Mark Junge, Jacquie Angove, Shawn Coffey, Tim Chilian, Guilloume, Cooper & Campbell, Michael Hinkle and many more.

DWIGHT POLENFINE CHINESE ANTIQUES73375 El Paseo, Suite RPalm Desert (760) 568-0888www.dwightpolen.com

ELEONORE AUSTERER GALLERY73-160 El paseo, #6Palm Desert (760) 346-3695

HOWARD SCHEPP FINE ART73-655 El Paseo, Suite CPalm Desert (760) 346-3278www.howardscheppfineart.comPalm Desert’s most exciting and largest new gallery enters their second season with over 90 artists working in 15 mediums including paintings, sculpture and a large glass collection. Thirty years of experience in the art and antiques field gives this gallery a unique blend of quality contemporary and traditional art, occasional antiques and the unexpected collectors item. Owners Howard Schepp and Ken Lynch invite you to come relax and have fun. There is something for every taste and budget.

“Still Life”, oil on canvas by Hazel Shoven, 19” x 22”, Edenhurst Galleries, Palm Desert.



THE GALLERY SOHO41-801 Corporate Way, #6Palm Desert (760) 836-0742

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HEATHER JAMES FINE ART 45-188 Portola Ave.Palm Desert (760) 346-8926www.heatherjames.com

JONES & TERWILLIGER GALLERIES73-375 El Paseo, Suite APalm Desert (760) 674-8989www.jones-terwilliger-galleries.com

IMAGO GALLERIES45-450 Highway 74Palm Desert CA 92260 (760) 776-9890www.imagogalleries.comThe desert’s premier contemporary gallery gears up for its 20-year anniversary. More than an architectural icon, Imago strives for curato-rial excellence in delivering groundbreaking exhibitions to the West Coast. Owners Leisa & David Austin represent and exhibit recognized artists of the highest caliber, including John Alexander, Charles Arnoldi, Jennifer Bartlett, Fletcher Benton, Ross Bleckner, Ed Benavente, John Buck, Catherine Chalmers, Dale Chihuly, Bruce Cohen, Sam Gilliam, Robert Graham, Peter Halley, Karen LaMonte, Ed Moses, Mel Ramos, Donald Sultan, William Wegman and Tom Wesselmann, among others.

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JAKE DENT GALLERY / STUDIO41-801 Corporate Way #3Palm Desert (760) 776-8051Mon – Fri 10 am - 5 pm; Sat 10 am - 3 pm.New gallery owner/sculpture/artist Tim Shanahan has diversified the gallery with higher-end steel sculptures …plus retaining the hand-made ceramic sculpture, copper sculpture, woodwork, fountains and paintings.

MELISSA MORGAN FINE ART73-040 El PaseoPalm Desert (760) 341-1056

NIKKO CONTEMPORARY GALLERY41-801 Corporate Way #1Palm Desert (760) 837-1500Mon – Fri 10 am - 5 pm; Sat 10 am - 3 pm. This distinctive gallery has an on-site studio for artist Hans Ladislaus who shares his time between Hawaii and the Desert, showcases his paintings and sculptures in the gallery.

J. WILLOTT GALLERY73-190 El Paseo, Suite #1Palm Desert (760) 568-3180Known for an inviting atmosphere, the J. Willott Gallery continues to add museum- quality artists to its impressive roster. North-west sculptor Julie Speidel and prominent southwest painter Ed Mell highlight the new arrivals to the gallery. Joining them are renowned painters Michael Chapman, Doug Smith and stone sculptor Steve Kestrel; all of whom boast impressive museum and private collections. As always, owner/directors Josh Otten and Joshua Paquette (the two Josh-es) are on hand at all times to provide their clients with superior customer service and great depth of information. The gallery of-fers two important artist receptions; gallery favorite Theodore Waddell on January 22nd and quintessential American watercolorist Dean Mitchell on February 19th. Works from Speidel and Mell are available for viewing in Oct/Nov. www.jwillott.com

PALM DESERT COMMUNITY ART GALLERY73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert (760) 346-0611, ext. 664

RAMEY FINE ART73-400 El Paseo B-1 (760) 341-3800Centrally located on El Paseo, Ramey Fine Art continues to showcase exciting and diverse collections by a wide range of mid-career artists. Owner Glenda Ramey is celebrating her second season with exhibitions featuring 2 dimensional wall sculpture by Ben Joyce and playful bronze “origami” by Kevin Box with the artists in attendance. Well-established artists represented also include Dominic Benhura, Hilary Eddy, Mark Yale Harris, Eric Johnson, Debra Malotte and Pamela Rae, Penny Mulligan, Richard Pankratz, Daniel Phil, Michael Ross, James Shay, Alan Thorpe, William Tunberg, Delos Van Earl, Jean Wallin, Joseph Woodford and John Westmark.


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richard danskin GALLERIES73-111 El PaseoPalm Desert (760) 568-5557Mon-Sat 10:00-5:30, Sun 11:00-4:30Collectors have been appreciating fine art at the Gallery since 1968 Realism paintings and sculptures include many subjects and styles. Artists who live locally include J. Lewis Bowk-er, Carolyne Hawley, Tom Pinch, Stan Stokes, Dorothea Olshane, Ed Lupper and Richard Danskin. Other American artists include Michael Flohr, Thomas Arvid, Steven Quartly, Dorothy Lampl, Robert Pejman, Eric Poulson, Ron & Sheila Ruiz, Tim “Frogman” Cotterill and Jack Storms. International artists include Fabian Perez, Michael Gorbon, Isaac Maimon. New this season: Rob MacIntosh’s Route 66

paintings; paintings Ron & Sheila Ruiz: new paintings by veteran Don Langford; and new to the gallery: Sue Averell, Andrew Velez, Gregory Sievers, from France, Michel Degav, and from Canada Hubert Nanzer.www.danskingalleries.com VON WENING ART GALLERYThe Gardens of El Paseo, 73-585 El Paseo, Suite A1132 Palm Desert (760) 340-6711www.artbymax.com

S. R. BRENNEN GALLERY OF FINE ART73-375 El PaseoPalm Desert, CA (760) 773-9554


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STUDIO73413 Highway 111Palm Desert CA 92260 (760) 776-9890www.studiofineartgallery.comSTUDIO reflects owners Leisa and David Aus-tin’s ongoing interest in studio glass, sculpture, and contemporary art. The modern space fus-es contemporary design and functionality to produce an environment that celebrates the art of sculpture in a variety of media, including glass, clay, and metal. Additionally, the gallery features a Project Space dedicated to installa-tion works by prominent artists. Located just off El Paseo, STUDIO focuses on object-orient-ed works in a casual gallery setting. Artists ex-hibiting include Nick Agid, Martin Blank, Dan Dailey, Bruce Houston, Michael Lucero, Molly McCracken, Danny Perkins, Flo Perkins, Ginny Ruffner, Woody Shepherd, Therman Statom, and Mary Van Cline among others.

WALTER N. MARKSCENTER FOR THE ARTS at COD43-500 Monterey Ave.,Palm Desert (760) 776-7278The Marks Center has three galleries, courtyard and sculpture garden allows for poetry readings, musical events and theatrical performances.

VON WENING ART GALLERYThe Gardens of El Paseo, 73-585 El Paseo, Suite A1132 Palm Desert (760) 340-6711www.artbymax.com

HOWARD’S GALLERY & CUSTOM FRAME LTD.71-418 Highway 111(by Elephant Car Wash) Rancho Mirage (760) 779-1855 Mon-Sat 10am-5pm. Contemporary and traditional artists. Also, specializing in custom picture framing and volume framing. Visit us at our NEW location.

LIK RANCHO GALLERYThe River at Rancho Mirage71800 Highway 111Rancho Mirage (760) 568-2777This elegant showroom filled with dramatic photographs by Peter lik Experience an intimate connection with nature as you explore the rustic, yet refined LIK RANCHO Gallery. Join them for an evening of fine art, great wine and hors d’oeuvres the last Saturday of every month from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Open all year. Located near the movie theater.

LA QUINTA GALLERY OF FINE ART78080 Avenida La Fonda(in the heart of old town La Quinta across from the Desert Sage Restaurant)La Quinta (760) 777-4345 or call (818) 219-6066For a feast to the eyes you must visit the La Quinta Village’s only gallery in the S-East corner of Old Town. A cross section of American contemporary-traditional art. Our inventory in every medium is large enough to delight the art lover and collector in you! Award winning artists: Cash Baxter, Neil Boyle, Emily Goldfield, Helen Groenekamp, Moira Johannessen, Victoria Johnson, Pat Lambre-cht Hould, Diane Mc Lary, Elliot Newton, Silva Segrist and Silvio Silvestri.Open: Tues-Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 9am-2pm.

PALM DESERT / RANCHO MIRAGE / LA QUINTA GALLERIES

“Flight of Fancy”, bronze and ceramic by Rebecca Tobey at Adagio Galleries.


IDYLLWILD GALLERIES

GALLERIES IN OTHER AREAS

ARTSPRESSO GALLERY54380 N. Circle DriveIdyllwild (951) 659-6162Come up and visit with Celeste (owner of Artspresso), she will help you with your art needs. Featuring Gerry High, Gene Peebles, Michael Gilmore, Sergio Naduville, Alexander Taylor, Terry Casela and Stewart Funk. Also candles, gifts and much more. Come visit!

ART ALLIANCE OF IDYLLWILDPO Box 472, Idyllwild (866) 439-5278Representing local and international artists.

ARTISANS GALLERY54425 No. Circle Dr.Oakwood VillageIdyllwild (951) 659-9091

DORE’S MOUNTAIN METALS & SCULPTURE GARDEN 28815 Hwy. 243,Mountain Center (951) 659-0791This fantastic art garden, art gallery and studio is located on the way to Idyllwild. There is a metal art fabrication shop and outdoor sculpture garden set in a beautiful natural oak grove. Wander through the garden and see the work of owner Dore Capitani, 2004 Artist of the Year, or watch him at work in his studio. Open weekends by appointment or by chance.

EVERITT’S MINERALS & GALLERYThe Village Centre of Idyllwild54245 No. Circle DrIdyllwild (951) 659-7075Artist/Owner gallery.

KINMAN STUDIOStudio: (541) 937-2783 or (888) 833-1959 Cell: (541) 915-9090www.kinmanstudios.com Linda Lee is a full time artist that has painted the southern deserts in bloom for the last 24 years. Her unique style of using only paint-ing knives in the application yields paintings which are realistically crisp and clear, inviting the viewer to venture down the path to smell the flowers & enjoy the serenity of the desert.

SMOKETREE ART GALLERY302 Palm Canyon Drive, Borrego Springs (760) 767-5850www.smoketreeart.netThe quaint village of Borrego Springs is only a 90 minute drive from Palm Desert via south on Hwy. 86 to S22.

MARK STEVENSONPhotographer, by appointment. Sky Valley (760) 251- 0855


Discover world-class art in friendly, casual Idyllwild … a ART haven above the desert In the San Jacinto Mountains

Named one of “the l00 best ART towns in America” by John Villiani, in his book of the same name. The one hour drive from Palm Springs and desert communities via California Hwy. 243 or on Hwy. 74 through the Santa Rosa/San Jacinto National Monu-ment to Idyllwild, the views are spectacu-lar. On arriving a familiar semi-Bavarian Chalet sort of architecture in charming inns, restaurants, antique shops, gift stores and ART galleries. The Art Alliance of Idyllwild, is working to enhance the towns artistic reputation. Each year, the AAI hosts its’ “First Saturday” series from March thru October.

Saturday Art Walks

With a hint of pine and cedar in the air, Idyllwild offers many exciting and diverse mountain trails that provide hikers majestic views and breathtaking scenery. Also camping, rock climbing and horseback riding. Don’t miss scenic sites such As Black Mountain Lookout, Giant Jeffrey Pine, In-dian Vista Point., Lily Rock or Suicide Rock. The hard work of the Art Alliance Of Idyllwild you can enjoy group exhibitions and shows throughout the year. For more information go to www.artinidyllwild.com

“Harmony” by chainsaw artist David Roy located in the middle of Idyllwild


Acorn Gallery 951-659-595054750 North Circle Drive

Café Aroma 951-659-521254750 North Circle Drive

Courtyard Gallery 951-659-277426120 Ridgeview Drive

Everitt’s Minerals & Gallery 951-659-7075 54245 North Circle Drive, # C4

Florist in the Forest & Gallery 951-659-4143 54325 North Circle Drive

Four Corners Fine Art Gallery 951-533-7564 54967 Pine Crest Avenue

Idyllwild Gallery of Fine Art 951-659-2194

Idyllwild Tea Company 951-659-0263 54241 Ridgeview Drive

Kenario Gallery 951-659-248454425 North Circle Drive

The Mimi Lamp Gallery 619-851-842654200 North Circle Drive

Oh My Dog 818-755-793354425 North Circle Drive

Quiet Creek Living Room Gallery 951-659-6110 26345 Delano Drive

Singerton Fine Arts 951-659-250454245 North Circle Drive

Spruce Moose Gallery 951-659-555654225 North Circle Dr

Visit the Idyllwild Art Alliance GalleriesEach gallery is different - Visit each one and enjoy the artist’s creations.


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backstreet art district

Discover the Backstreet Art District, the coolest, hippest art destination in the desert. Stroll through a dozen artist-owned galleries and working studios featuring exciting collections of original, contemporary art by nationally and internationally recognized artists including paintings, sculpture, photography, jewelry, ceramics as well as performing arts. Experience the thrill of interacting with working artists engaged in creating new works of art or recently commissioned pieces.

ART WALKS are held the first Wednesday of every month during evening hours.

Check our website at www.backstreetartdistrict.com for individual gallery listings and our “events calendar.”

For more information call 760-780-8484.


2600 South Cherokee WayPalm Springs, CA 92264

(Located off of East Palm Canyon Drive behind the Mercedes Dealership and

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TED PHILLIP DENTONWORKING STUDIO & GALLERYHAYA MODERN ART GALLERY

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our many readers to come to these special events. Addresses and telephone numbers are included to assist our readers in obtaining additional information when needed.

Calendar

“Sail Away” by Martin EichingerJones Terwilliger Gallery, Palm Desert.

1ST WEDNESDAY BACKSTREET ART DISTRICT 2600 So, Cherokee Way, Palm SpringsDecember 1, 1010, January 5, 1011, February 2, March 2, April 6, May 4, June 1, July1, August 5, September 2, October 5, November 2, December 7, 2011.

1ST FRIDAY THE ART PLACE, PALM DESERT41801 Corporate Way, Palm DesertDecember 3, 2010, January 7, 2011, February 4, March 4, April 1, October 7, November 4, December 2, 2011.

1ST THURSDAY EL PASEO, PALM DESERTDecember 2, 2010, January 6, 2011, February 3, March 3, April 7, May 5, June 2, October 6, November 3, December 2, 2011.

1ST FRIDAY PALM SPRINGS, DOWNTOWN/UPTOWNDecember 3, 2010, January 7, 2011, February 4, March 4, April 1, May 6, October 2, November 4, December 2, 2011

MONTHLY “ART WALKS” – locations and dates


CALENDAR

IN DECEMBER . . .

DECEMBER 1 THRU 12Ben SteeleCODA Gallery, 73-151 El Paseo,Palm Desert. 1- 760-346-4664

DECEMBER 1 THRU 12 Realism: An Exhibition in Diverse Media.IMAGO Galleries, 45-450 Hwy. 74, Palm Desert. 1-760-776-9890

DECEMBER 1 THRU 31New artists, Julie Speidel and Ed Mell.J. WILLOTT Gallery, 73-190 El Paseo.Palm Desert. 1-760-568-3180

DECEMBER 2B.C. Nowlin and Rebecca TobeyADAGIO Galleries, 73-300 El Paseo Dr.,Palm Desert . 1-760-346-1221

IN JANUARY. . .

JANUARY 1- FEB. 13The Golden Age of Glamour. IMAGES of GIDEON.backstreet ART DISTRICT, Palm springs

JANUARY 6 – JAN. 15Jim Lewk and Connie TownsendCHRISTOPHER MORGAN Galleries73-375 El Paseo, Palm Desert

JANUARY 6Nancy Stanchfield, Delos Van Earl and Eric C. Johnson.Reception 5-8 pm. RAMEY FINE ART, 73-400 El Paseo, Palm Desert.

JANUARY 8Jami Tobey, Joshua Tobey, Barbara Meikie, Martha Kennedy and Irene Klar. Reception 4-7 pm. ADAGIO Gallery, 73-300 El Paseo, Palm Desert.

JANUARY 9ART IN THE HALL , mix of artistsand crafts, 10-4 pm. ATRIUM DESIGN CENTER.69930 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage..

JANUARY 10Reception, Judy Nemer Sklar, Renee Rauso.Palm Desert Community Gallery,City Hall,73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert.


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JANUARY 15ART UNDER the UNBRELLASat Old Town La Quinta.. 10-4 pm. 1-760-564-1244.

JANUARY 15Karen LaMonte. IMAGO Gallery45-450 Highway 74, Palm Desert.

JANUARY 15Judith Marshall. A GALLERY FINE ART.73-956 El Paseo, Palm Desert.

JANUARY 15 Downs, new works, Reception 7-9 pm. DEZART ONE Gallerybackstreet ART DISTRICT, Palm Springs.

JANUARY 15Kiln formed GlassOne Year AnniversaryTED PHILLIP DENTON Gallery,backstreet ART DISTRICT, Palm Springs

JANUARY 15Jamie Perry. CODA Gallery,73-151 El Paseo, Palm Desert

JANUARY 22 - FEB. 15Theodore Waddell. J. WILLOTT Gallery73-190 El Paseo , Palm Desert

JANUARY 28, 29 & 30SOUTHWEST ARTS FESTIVAL.Empire Polo Club, Indio. Monroe St. between Ave. 51 and 52.

JANUARY 29 Kent Wallis. CODA Gallery.73-151 El Paseo, Palm Desert.

IN FEBRUARY . . .

FEBRUARY 3Eric C. Johnson. Reception 6-9 pmRAMEY FINE ART, 73-400 El Paseo, Palm Desert.

FEBRUARY 3 – FEB. 28 Joshua Smith.CHRISTOPHER MORGAN Galleries73-375 El paseo, Palm Desert.

FEBRUARY 12Brett Lethbridge. CODA Gallery. 73-151 El Paseo, Palm Desert.

FEBRUARY 12ART UNDER the UNBRELLASat OLD TOWN LA QUINTA. 10-4 pm.1-760-564-1244

FEBRUARY 19ART UNDER the UMBRELLASat OLD TOWN LA QUINTA. 10-4 pm. 1-760-564-1244

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ROSS EUGENE BRAUGHT (1898 - 1983)Banana Jungle, 1937. Oil on canvas, 42” x 36”. Edenhurst Gallery, 73-660 El Paseo, Palm desert


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ART IN THE HALLFirst Sunday, February 6, 10am-4pm

Atrium Design Center

A perfect indoor venue for a new month-ly art event…ART IN THE HALL promises to be a lively & unique developing attraction for artists & the community. A mix of artists & crafts people, with a variety of original work in various mediums for sale. The first event in December 5, 2010 with 34 partici-pants. Artist Linda Maxson demonstrated clay prints, musician Joe Baldino played acoustic Latin/jazz guitar, poet Patricia D’Alessandro read between sets. Animal welfare groups brought dogs for adoption.

ART IN THE HALL of 2011 will continue on the first Sunday of each month. Clare Dune, artist/organizer of the event, says, “I am thrilled with the event take shape in such an elegant indoor setting. You can always expect surprises but not from the weather! Come see! For more information call 805-272-5695 or email [email protected]. It’s free to the public! Atrium Design Center, 69930 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage.

Artist, Betty Klass with her gourd art.


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FEBRUARY 19Kim Chasen, Reception 7-9 pm.DEZART ONE Gallery, Backstreet Art District,2600 So. Cherokee Way, Palm Springs.

FEBRUARY 19Dean Mitchell, J. WILLOTT Gallery,73190 El Paseo, Palm Desert.

FEBRUARY 19Judy Nemer Sklar, Reception 6-9 pmIMAGES by GIDEON, Backstreet Art District, Palm Springs

FEBRUARY 19R.C. GormanADAGIO Galleries, 73-300 El Paseo, Palm Desert.

FEBRUARY 2620th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Gallery Artists Group Show. IMAGO Galleries,45-450 Highway 74, Palm Desert.

FEBRUARY 26Chris Young CODA Gallery.73-151 El Paseo, Palm Desert

IN MARCH . . .

MARCH 3Kevin Box. Reception 5-9 pmRAMEY Fine Art, 73-400 El Paseo, Palm Desert.

MARCH 3 – MAR. 20Larissa Morais.CHRISTOPHER MORGAN Galleries73-375 El Paseo, Palm Desert.

MARCH 4, 5 & 6Coachella Valley WATERCOLOR SOCIETY,SALE & SHOW, 10-5 pm. 75-200 Classic Club Blvd.,Palm Desert. 1-760-346-0835

MARCH 4JURIED ART EXHIBITION of ARTWORKOpening reception, 6 pm. Palm Springs ART MUSEUM.101 Museum Drive, Palm Springs.

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MARCH 10, 11, 12 & 13 – 29TH LA QUINTA ARTS FESTIVALLa Quinta Civic Center Campus. 10-5 pm. 1-760-564-1244

MARCH 19 & 20CIRCLE of ART, SHOW & SALEChristmas Circle in Downtown Borrego Springs.1-760-767-0042

MARCH 12 Marlene Rose & Qi Qun Pan. CODA Gallery. 73-151 El Paseo, Palm desert.

MARCH 26Group Show. IMAGO Galleries45-450 Highway 74, Palm Desert

MARCH 26David Dornan. CODA Gallery,73-151 El Paseo, Palm desert

MARCH 26 ART UNDER the UMBRELLASat OLD TOWN LA QUINTA, 10-4 pm. 1-760-564-1244


Howard’s Backdoor Gallery and Custom Frame Ltd.Over 30 years of Custom Picture Framing

• Prints • Posters • Limited Editions• Original Oils & Acrylics

Artists: •Graeme Baxter •Nancy Rosen •Reinhard •Richard Dyer •John Powell

•Chuck Hamilton •Pat Rothman •Grant Nelson •Susan Macarney-Snape and many others.

PICK UP & DELIVERY - ask for details.

• All work done on premises - Design service available

• Custom framed mirrors - any size

• Archival and Museum standards in framing to protect your art work

• Plexi-Boxes, Shadow Boxes, Memory Boxes, Photo Restoration

• Custom matting, multi-opening mats, custom-fabric covered mats

• Custom stretched canvases - Canvas transfers, Antiquing art services

• Art restoration services

Located near the Elephant Car Wash71-418 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270Visit our website: www.howardsbackdoorgallery.com(760) 779-1855 Email: [email protected]

See us on Facebook at Howards Backdoor Gallery and on Twitter at Desert Framer

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Mark your calendars . . .

First THURSDAY (Every month • October 2010 thru June 2011)

El Paseo, Palm DesertIt’s exciting . . . more than 25 galleries open their doors and invite you to spend one fun evening . . . free parking, artists reception, gallery hospitality, festive atmosphere and beautiful art works for you to view and buy . . . if your want! Free shuttle service. 5 - 9 pm.

First WEDNESDAY (Every month - All year around)

Backstreet Art District Palm SpringsOff of Hwy. 111 on Cherokee Way (behind the Mercedes dealership).

Stroll and shop several independent artist studios and galleries. This is the coolest, hippest Art District in the desert. 6 pm to 9 pm.

First FRIDAY (Every month • October 2010 thru May 2011)The Art PlacePalm DesertDiscover Palm Desert’s unique Art and interior design com-plex. There is live music and a hosted bar . . . this is a fun evening! 6 pm to 9 pm.

Galleries across the valley open their doors to the public – plan ahead and make a night of it . . . and make

reservations at one of our fantastic restaurants!

First FRIDAY (Every month • October 2010 thru May 2011)

Palm Springs, Downtown/UptownWalk Palm Canyon and celebrate this eclectic hub of galleries and antique shops. 6 pm to 9 pm.

Put on your walking shoes. Make a night of it!

qArt Walks

Fri., Sat. & Sun. March 4, 5 & 6, 2011

10am to 5pmIndoors

FREE AdmissionWatercolor Demonstrations

Big yellow building North of I-10 Fwy. 75-200 Classic Club Blvd., Palm Desert.North on Cook St., past I-10, right on Varner Blvd., left on Classic Club Blvd.

http://www.cvws.blogspot.com Info: 1-760-346-0835

COACHELLA VALLEYWATERCOLOR SOCIETY

“Love in Bloom” by Kathy Dunham

22nd Annual Members’Art Show and Sale

Coachella Valley Watercolor Society22nd Annual Members’ Art Show & Sale

Friday, Saturday & Sunday, March 4, 5 & 6, 2011

New Location!“The CLASSIC CLUB Clubhouse”

Only 10 min. from Hwy. 111

The Classic Club clubhouse75-200 Classic Club Blvd., Palm Desert Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Coachella Valley Watercolor Society (CVWS) will hold its 22nd Annual Members’ judged art show and sale on Friday, March 4, Saturday March 5 and Sunday March 6, 2011. The show will be held at an exciting new location this year. The Classic club is located only 10 minutes from highway 111, travel north on Cook St. just north of I-10 turn right onto Varner Rd. and then a quick left onto Classic Club Blvd. to the big yellow building. In addition to a lovely show site the facility has a restaurant and bar, so come and make a day of it. Admission is free and the public is invited. A professional artist will judge the framed entries and award ribbons. Over 150 quality original, framed wa-tercolor paintings will be for sale, as

well as unframed matted watercolor paintings. Live art demonstrations will be given daily at 10 AM and at 1 PM by professional CVWS members. Show chair is Kathleen Scoggin. Last years winners were: Best of Show - Kathy Dunham, 1st Place - Vicki Serva, 2nd Place - Moira Johannessen, 3rd Place and People’s Choice - Barbara Bennett and 4th Place - Nels Femrite. For more information call 760-346-0835 or visit http://web.me.com/skip41lewis/CVWS/Welcome.html

Kathy Dunham, Best in Show 2010


IN APRIL . . .

APRIL 1,2 & 3INDIAN WELLS ARTS FESTIVALIndian Wells Tennis Gardens. 78-200 Miles Ave.

APRIL 1Debra Malotte, Pamela Rae and Mark Yale Harris. Reception 6-9 pmRAMEY Fine Art, 73-400 El Paseo, Palm desert.

APRIL 3Virginia Waring International Piano CompetitionFinals – McCallum Theatre.1-760-340-2787

APRIL 9Sarena Rosenfeld. CODA Gallery, 73-151 El Paseo, Palm Desert.

APRIL 9 ART UNDER the UMBRELLASat OLD TOWN LA QUINTA. 10-4 pm. 1-760-564-1244

APRIL 1699 BUCKS Sale of Small Canvases.Open 4:30 pm. Hotel Zoso, 150 S. Palm Canyon, Palm Springs.

APRIL 30Marian MoiseyevDEZART ONE GALLERYBackstreet Art District, Palm Springs.

IN MAY 2011

MAY 23Jayel Aheram Palm Desert Community Gallery City Hall, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert.

IN SEPTEMBER, 2011

SEPTEMBER 4Fifth Annual ART FAIRDORE’S MOUNTAIN METALS & ART GARDEN28815 Highway 243, Mountain Center.1-951-659-0791

CALENDAR

“November”, oil on canvas by Joshua Smith, 48” x 52”, Christopher Morgan Galleris, Palm Desert.


JURIED ART SHOW & SALE

The 22nd annual juried “Circle of Art” Show & Sale will be held on Saturday, March 20 from 9 to 5 and on Sunday, March 21 from 9 to 3:30. This FREE outdoor fine arts show is staged on Christmas Circle in downtown Borrego Springs. Over 61 artists will exhibit their quality paintings and art works: oils & watercolors, photography, sculp-ture, ceramics/pottery, jewelry, fabric arts and other art items. A full color show poster will be for sale featuring a photograph by Tomas Campbell of Guatag, CA.

CIRCLE of ART Downtown Borrego Springs, CA

Saturday, March 19 & Sunday, March 20, 2011

“Storm Light” by Tomas Campbell, is the poster artist for 2011.

The title of this photo is “Storm Light.” For information call 1-760-767-0042 or visit www.circle-of-art.org. E-mail us at: [email protected].


The Virginia Waring International Piano Competition returns March 27 - April 3, 2011. Most events are FREE. Virtuoso pianists from around the world ages 9-17 participate in Solo, Concerto and Master Class rounds, Indian Wells Theater, Cook St., Palm Desert (Mar 27 through Apr 2). Solo Finals on Fri, Apr 1, 7 PM, Indian Wells Theatre - $10 & $20 - 760-773-2575 or www.vwipc.org. This world class classical event concludes with the Concerto Finals with Orchestra on Sun, April 3, 2011, McCallum Theatre, 2 PM. - $15, $25, $35 (760) 340-2787 – this performance only.

Virginia Waring InternationalPiano Competition

You won’t believe your ears!Young international pianists age 9 to 17

Solo, master classes & Concerto Finals with Orchestra

International Host City of the 2011 Competition

March 27 – April 3, 2011Indian Wells TheaterMcCallum Theatre

www.vwipc.org (760) 773-2575


IMAGO Gallery – Kurt Russell, left, attending a successful art reception for artist Don Gummer, right, with art collector Heidi McFee , center, in Palm Desert.

CHRISTOPHER MORGAN Galleries – Exhibi-tion and reception for artist Joshua Smith, right, with gallery owner Christopher Morgan, left, in Palm desert.

ADAGIO Gallery – Gallery owner, Mark Prad-er, right, with artist Jami Tobey, is ready for a special show Saturday, January 8, from 4-7, with all new works, in Palm Desert. Don’t miss it.

NIKKO STUDIO – Celebrating the Grand Opening in the Backstreet Art District of Palm Springs is gallery owner Nancy Lee, right ,with Miguel Vas Quz, left, Nikko Ladislaus (daughter), and artist, Hans Ladislaus.

TED PHILLIP DENTON Working Studio & Gallery -Caught at the recent “Red and Black and White” show are Susan and David Hill of Santa Fe, left, with artist Ted Denton, at the backstreet Art District in Palm Springs.

J. WILLOTT Gallery - Owners Josh Otter, left, and Joshua Paquete, discussing new artists in their gallery; Julie Speidel, Ed Mell, Michael Chapman and Doug Smith, in Palm Desert.


Receptions, Openings, Showings!

Photos by Millie Roche

CODA Gallery - Five year old Sofia Burega, attending a show for dad, artist, Peter Burega, center, with gallery owner, David Katz, right, in Palm Desert.

RICHARD DANSKIN Galleries - Award winning Artist, Jack Storms, left, simulating pouring a drink from his crystal sculptures with gallery owners Val and Geoff Douglas, on El Paseo in Palm Desert.

IMAGO Gallery - Attending the “REAL: Realism in Diverse Media” show are Harold Matzner, Shellie Reade, center, with gal-lery owner, Leisa Austin, right, in Palm Desert.

DESERT ART SOURCE - Gallery owner, Patrick Harkins, center, is pleased with the turnout at a recent reception for artist, Irene Borg, left, and Fredrick Scott, on Corporate Way, Palm Desert.

RAMAY Fine Art -A special reception for artist Ben Joyce with gallery owner, Glenda Ramey, on El Paseo, in Palm Desert .


Agua Caliente Cultural Museum219 S. Palm Canyon DrivePalm Springs (760)883-8169 Mon-Fri (760)323-0151 Sat-SunWWW.ACCMUSEUM.ORGExperience the history and culture of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians – earliest people of Palm Springs. Open Wed-Sat, 10-5 and Sun Noon-5 Labor Day to Memorial Day; Fri-Sat 10-5 and Noon-5 Memorial Day to Labor Day. Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert71-701 Gerald Ford Drive, Rancho Mirage (760) 321-0602Hands-on fun for children of all ages allows them to explore in their very own “ museum.” Open Tue-Sat 10 am to 5 pm, Sun noon to 5, closed Monday during May thru December. Admission $6.

Palm Springs Art MuseumDiscover the Palm Springs Art Museum. Located in beautiful downtown Palm Springs. 101 Museum Drive, Palm Springs (760) 325-0189

MUSEUMS MUSEUMS

Cabazon Cultural Museum84-245 Indio Springs Dr. Indio (760) 342-2593, ext. 3017Open Mon-Fri 9 am to 4 pm. Cabazon Band of Mission Indians. Take Auto Center Drive exit on I-10. Coachella Valley Museum & Cultural Center82-616 Miles Avenue Indio (760) 342-6651Open Wednesday - Saturday 10 am to 4 pm; Sunday 1 to 4 pm.

Desert Holocaust MemorialPalm Desert (760) 321-0080Palm Desert Civic Center Park, behind City Hall, San Pablo and Fred Waring Dr.


The 1st and OldestArt Association in the Desert!

Located in HistoricFrances Stevens Park

DOWNTOWN PALM SPRINGS

Fine Art Co-op GalleryLocal ArtistsArt Classes

Join Our Artist’s Association!

550 N. Palm Canyon DrivePalm Springs, CA 92262

(760) 323-7973

www.desertartcenter.com

GALLERY SALES HOURSOpen Daily 10 am - 4 pm

“Since 1950”

PALM SPRINGS ART MUSEUM 101 Museum Drive

Palm Springs 325-0189

Open: Tues., Wed., Fri. & Sat. 10-5pm Thur.: 12-8pm Free after 4pm Sunday: Noon to 5pmClosed Mondays and major holidays.

Free community evenings Thursday 4-8 pm.

The Free Thursday, feature docent-led spot-light tours each week at 5 p.m. plus a rotating schedule of activities including staged read-ings, demonstrations by artists, family activi-ties and poetry readings. Come and join in the fun!

MUSEUMS MUSEUMS

General Patton Memorial MuseumWorld War II military memorabilia and equipment. Open 9:30 am to 4:30 pm daily. Chiriaco Summit exit on I-10 - 27 miles east of Indio.

La Quinta Museum77-885 Calle Montezuma La Quinta (760) 777-7170

The Living Desert47-900 Portola Avenue Palm Desert (760) 346-56941,200-acre wildlife and botanical park. Open daily 9 am to 5 pm. $10.50 adults; $9.50 seniors over 62; $6.50 children 3-12; free 2 and under. McCallum Adobe Museum and Cornelia White House221 S. Palm Canyon DrivePalm Springs (760) 323-8297 Two oldest structures in Palm Springs. Historical video, “Palm Springs: In the Beginning,” runs continuously. Open Wed 12-3 pm, Thurs, Fri, Sat 10 am - 4 pm, Sun 12-3 pm, closed Mon and Tues. Palm Springs Air Museum745 N. Gene Autry Trail Palm Springs (760) 778-6262World War II fighters and Buddy Rogers theater. Open Wed-Mon 10 am to 5 pm. Jude E. Poynter Golf MuseumVictor J. LoBue Institute of Golf COD, Palm Desert (760) 341-0994Fred Waring Drive & San Pablo Ave, Golf memorabilia including photos, golf clubs, art. Open daily 7 am to 10 pm.

Ruddy’s General Store Museum221 S. Palm Canyon DrivePalm Springs (760) 327-2156Replica of late-19th century general store. Open Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun 10-4 pm.


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The Rising Sun In The Canyon46” x 46” Acrylic

Ben Jasper: [email protected]

760-202-7910 for Appointment

ELAINE MATHEWS

STUDIO760.328.4911

web.elaineartist.come-mail: [email protected]

DESERT ART CENTER760.323.7973

550 N. PALM CANYON DR.PALM SPRINGS

ESTABLISHED 1950

Edward LupperArtist

Original paintings available thru the richard danskin gallerieswww.danskingalleries.com

Palm Desert, Calif. 760-568-5557800-456-0055

[email protected]

760-770-4897

“The Frog Who Came To Tea” 5” x7”

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GWEN HUGHESMuralist, Painter, Sculptor

Original Designs

(760) 989-2037 (760) 393-8119www.barberartisticitonworks.com

Pool wall mural

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“A Spectacular Location in Uptown Palm Springs.”

Celebrating 25th Anniversary

The CARLAN Gallery

ontinuing to celebrate their 25th anniversary. Throughout their decades-long success in the desert,

John Lanners and Dr. Richard Kraus, owners of the CARLAN GALLERY say, “there has never been a better investment than purchasing fine art”. Because of the wide selection of exceptional continental art, the gallery has acquired over the years

a national and international reputation for outstanding quality, affordability and excellent services. The visitor can view “The Painters of the Provence” with a large selection of new paintings by the celebrated painters: TRON, TRAMONI, RENAUDIER, MORONI and GUIRADO and other European artists.

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FeaturingThe Painters of the Provence

2010 - 2011 SeasonJean-Claude TRONOlivier TRAMONI

Serge RENAUDIERAdrien MORONIAlain GUIRADO

and other European Painters

THE CARLAN GALLERY1546 N. Palm Canyon Drive

Palm Springs, CA 92262(760) 322-8002

Fax: (760) 320-5305“Bouquet de Fleurs Jaunes” Original Oil on CanvasSize unframed 40” x 32” by Olivier

Celebrating 25th Anniversary

The CARLAN Gallery

La Montee au Village Original Oil on Canvas“The Village Road” by Jean-Claude TRONSize framed 38” x 38”

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