The Twentynine Palms Visitor Center is once again holding art shows in the center’s gallery space. Managing editor Tami Roleff says artists are invited to bring in art for the exhibition…
“Morongo’s Beauty” is the theme for the spring Art in Public Places exhibition at Twentynine Palms Visitor Center & Art Gallery in downtown Twentynine Palms. Artists are encouraged to bring in a painting, drawing, photograph, mixed media, mosaics, ceramics, assemblage, fiber art, or sculpture that celebrates springtime in the Morongo Basin. Artwork must be delivered between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Friday, April 2, or through previous arrangement. An opening reception is set for Saturday, April 3, from 9 a.m to 2 p.m. Masks and social distancing will be required. The show will be on display through July 2.
“Morongo’s Beauty” is the theme for the spring Art in Public Places exhibition at Twentynine Palms Visitor Center & Art Gallery, which is once again open to the public. The show will be on display from April 3 to July 2.
Desert artists are invited to submit an original piece of art for the group exhibition. Artwork can be delivered to the visitor center on Intake Day, Friday, April 2, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. No submissions will be accepted after 1 p.m. on Intake Day. Artists unable to make this time can arrange an earlier delivery by calling (760)358-6324.
The show theme, “Morongo’s Beauty,” celebrates springtime in the Morongo Basin, from the west end to the east end, including Joshua Tree National Park. The theme can be expressed in painting, photography, mixed media, or 3-dimensional work. All work should be ready to hang with professional wire or mount on a pedestal, must be offered for sale, and must be suitable for viewing by the general public.
Opening day for the show will be Saturday, April 3, with light hospitality between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Face masks and social distancing will be required, and entrance may be staggered to avoid overcrowding.
In addition to the exhibition, Art in Public Places will spotlight Mural #15 – Desert Wildflowers by artist Dan Kelly this spring. The nature mural features portraits of the Mojave Desert wildflowers and blooming flora set against a backdrop of the rocks in Joshua Tree National Park.
Art in Public Places exhibitions are presented quarterly by the Public Arts Advisory Committee (PAAC) of the City of Twentynine Palms. The Twentynine Palms Visitor Center is open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 73484 29 Palms Hwy. at the corner of Desert Queen Avenue in downtown Twentynine Palms, (760)358-6324.
