Jurists for the 12th annual Joshua Tree National Park Art Expo have announced their exhibition finalists.
60 artists and artworks, inspired by Joshua Tree National Park in three categories: 2-Dimensional Art, 3-Dimensional Art, and Photography, were selected from submissions by 122 artists from across America.
The works will be eligible for awards totaling $4,000, including Best of Show and People’s Choice plus an honorary Superintendent’s Award to be selected by Joshua Tree National Park Superintendent Jane Rodgers.
Opening weekend will be Saturday Nov. 2 from 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 3, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the 29 Palms Art Gallery, with an art market, artist booths, live music, food and beverages.
An awards reception will take place on the gallery patio Saturday, Nov. 2, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Admission is free.