Art, music, and fireworks at 29 Palms Art Gallery’s July 4 celebration

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The 29 Palms Art Gallery invites the public to an art-filled celebration on Friday, July 4, as they kick off their July–August Members Show Exhibition. The gallery will be open all day, with a festive outdoor reception from 5 to 9 p.m.

Guests can meet local artists, enjoy live music by The Lizard of Ahhz, and grab a bite from B&M Foods, which serves burgers and hot dogs. Visitors are welcome to bring a side dish or dessert to share and join in painting rock snakes for the gallery gardens.

Inside the gallery, the Artists’ Guild features Galactic Gathering, an exhibition on display through August 15. Regular hours are Friday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with extended hours on Friday evenings from 5 to 8 p.m.

The historic 29 Palms Art Gallery is located on Cottonwood Drive, next to National Park Drive. Entry is free.

Hilary Sloane Hilary Sloane Send an email July 3, 2025
Hilary Sloane

Hilary Sloane

After a long successful career as a Photostylist and producer in New York and Los Angeles, Hilary Sloane moved to the Morongo Basin and began a new career as a journalist and documentary photographer, getting a journalism certification from Michigan State. Hilary is a member of the Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ) and has documented the work of local and International non-profits. She has a podcast on Sound Cloud and is looking forward to adding more. Her favorite pastime is watching the wildlife around her home, traveling, and meeting new people.