Sunspot JT seeking artists and makers for “Season 1” starting on Sept. 12
The Sunspot is kicking off a new season of arts and creativity in downtown Joshua Tree, and they want you to get involved.
Sunspot is an artist store and a community resource hub located in Joshua Tree. Built by local artists, Sunspot is an artist collective that sells and displays work from local artists, all of whom help mind the physical space as well.
The goal of the program is build artist careers, giving them an opportunity to build entrepreneur skills, build community a community space, and lead the creative economy in California. The physical shop serves as a collection of cutting edge creativity from some of the desert’s finest and fringiest artists.
The Sunspot location was conceptualized and curated in 2016 by Elena Yu to enliven social arts practice in the hi-desert. The original location was at the Yucca Valley Swap Meet next to the Crystal Cave. Since the swap meet shuttered in November of 2025, the Sunspot moved to a new storefront in the Sun Alley Shops at the Art Queen Complex in Joshua Tree.
This week, the Sunspot has opened applications to participate in what they are calling “Season 1.” They are inviting artists, makers and creative-types to apply for a four- or ten-month membership to participate in the coming year of Sunspot activity.
The Sunspot is set to reopen to the public for their new season on September 12 as part of Downtown Joshua Tree’s Second Saturday Art Walk. Stay tuned for more details on that event.
