Hi-Desert Artists Gallery hosting “California Desert Artists” conversation this Thursday (5/8)

The Hi-Desert Artists Gallery presents an evening with author, journalist, and curator Katie Nartonis in conversation with actor Jayson Warner Smith Thursday evening (May 8 )at 6 p.m.

Nartonis will discuss her latest work, California Desert Artists. Joining Nartonis for this intimate conversation is Jayson Warner Smith, a character actor known for his role as Gavin in the television series The Walking Dead, as well as numerous film appearances, including Song Sung Blue.

This special event offers a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process, the evolution of the desert art scene, and the stories behind the artists shaping it today.

Admission is free. The event is happening Thursday at 6:00 p.m. at Hi-Desert Artists Gallery, located at 55635 29 Palms Hwy., Yucca Valley.