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  • Art Night Series: small succulent pots on the wheel

    • 04/23/2026
    • 05/07/2026
    • 3 sessions
    The Desert Art Center • Presents
    ART NIGHT Series
    Beginner-friendly workshops • Thursday evenings
    Join us at the Desert Art Center on Thursday evenings for an all new series of exciting workshops. New to art and not sure where to start? PERFECT! These workshops are for YOU!
    Desert Art Center artists will guide you on your journey, consider this your very own DATE NIGHT with ART!
    Dates & Time
    Thu, Apr 23
    Thu, Apr 30
    Thu, May 7

    5–8 PM
    Wheel Throwing for Beginners: Small Succulent Pots
    Learn the basics of wheel throwing while creating small succulent pots, perfect for beginners who want a fun, hands-on introduction to the wheel.
    Cost: $175 (includes materials & firing)
    Instructor: Andrew Marr — andrewZmarr@gmail.com
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  • Annual Member Meeting

    • 04/26/2026
    • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • 550 N Palm Canyon Dr Palm Springs, CA 92262
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    Annual Spring Meeting

    It is time for our Annual Spring Meeting!

    Please join us on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 2:00 PM.

    We will meet in the DAC auditorium located at:
    550 N. Palm Canyon Dr.
    Palm Springs, CA

    Due to our recently adopted Bylaws, there is no need for an election this year. However, the Officers and Board of Directors would like to share what we’ve been working on, as well as our plans for the coming year.

    This is a wonderful opportunity to meet your fellow DAC members, learn more about our programs, discover ways to get involved, and share your thoughts on the direction of the Desert Art Center.

    Bonus: Bruce has promised to bring his famous strawberry shortcake!

    We look forward to seeing you here!

    (photo credit: Brad Arnold)

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  • Class: Abstract Acrylic Painting

    • 05/05/2026
    • 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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    Abstract Painting

    Instructor: Julianna

    Tuesday Evenings • Recurring • 4:30pm-7:30pm $85 per class • $320 for 4 classes Supplies not included
    Sample artwork 1 Sample artwork 2 Sample artwork 3

    About the Class

    For beginners to advanced students, this class explores the canvas in the spirit of the Masters of Abstract Expressionism. Emphasis is placed on mark making, confidence, and structured methods that lead to professional results while helping you discover your own unique style.

    Your instructor is an abstract painter with over 30 years of experience, holding an MFA in Arts and Consciousness, as well as a gallery owner and mentor for serious painters.

    Class size is limited to 10 students. For more information, visit ABSTRACTARTCOACH.COM.

    Contact: Text Julianna • Phone: 505.603.2658
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  • Workshop series: Beginning Printmaking

    • 05/07/2026
    • 05/21/2026
    • 3 sessions
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    Beginning Printmaking

    Instructor: Jerry Harty

    Thursdays • 1:00pm – 4:00pm $150 + $20 materials fee
    Sample artwork 1 Sample artwork 2 Sample artwork 3

    About the Class

    Discover the art of printmaking in this three-week course designed especially for beginners. Each week, you’ll explore a different printmaking process and build foundational skills to create your own unique prints. Over the term, we will cover: Relief Printing (Linocuts), Etching (Drypoint), and Monoprinting.

    Class Dates: May 7, 2026 • May 14, 2026 • May 21, 2026
    Contact:

    jerry@nomidevelopers.com

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  • Celebrate the High School Art Show

    • 05/15/2026
    • 10:00 AM
    • 05/17/2026
    • 4:00 PM



    May 15 - 17, 2026

    JOIN US as we celebrate Palm Springs Unified School District's high school artists, their teachers, and their accomplishments! The show runs through the weekend, Friday to Saturday, 10AM - 4PM and Sunday, 10AM - 2PM in the Terry Masters Gallery. 

    $10,000 in Terry Masters Grant Awards will be given out to high school art departments to help fund necessary materials to enrich art education for their students. In addition, there is a $250 President's Award to a graduating high school senior with an outstanding portfolio continuing with their arts education.

    The main gallery will also be open with the largest selection of fine art in Palm Springs. 


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550 N. Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262 info@desertartcenter.org (760) 323-7973
 

Desert Art Center has served as a creative hub in Palm Springs since 1950. Located in the historic Frances Stevens School at the gateway to the Uptown Design District, we offer exhibits, art education, and community outreach programs to support artists of all ages and levels.

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