Palm Springs Art & Culture Roundup
“Life is too short to remain unnoticed.”
— Salvador Dali
For over a century, Coachella Valley’s unique combination of landscape and light has drawn artists, architects, artisans, and designers from around the world. Today, Palm Springs is an international trendsetter and one of the foremost destinations for art lovers.
The variety of Palm Springs museums and galleries is impressive. Along with artisan districts for furniture, fashion, and fine art, as well as events that celebrate all things mid-century modern, there are so many ways to experience arts and culture in Palm Springs.
Murals & Public Art
Walking around Palm Springs is like walking through a 3D museum where people live, work, and play. To create your own itinerary, follow the link above to see murals and art installations around Palm Springs and Coachella Valley.
Palm Spring Art Gallery
This world-famous art gallery is one of the most influential art institutions in the country, boasting an impressive collection of modern and mid-century modern art. Also, be sure to visit the Architecture and Design Center at the adjacent Edward Harris Pavilion.
Agua Caliente Cultural Museum
This celebrated recent addition to the Palm Springs arts and culture scene is a tour de force of history, art, and artisanship of the The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians who have lived in the Coachella Valley for over 1000 years.
Cabot’s Pueblo Museum
A marvel of engineering and design, Cabot Yerxa began building this Hopi-inspired pueblo in 1913 to highlight the ‘culture and contributions of Native Americans.’ Run by a not-for-profit organization, the pueblo is both inspiring and ingenious.
Art, Fashion, Furniture & Design
The thriving Palm Springs art scene is especially active in the fall and there are many areas around town where galleries, boutiques, and artisan shops are clustered. The districts are ideal for wandering, exploring, and discovering the perfect gift for someone special, or yourself. Backstreet Art District specializes in fine art and mid-century modern furniture. Sunny Dunes Art District is the destination for pottery and textiles. Perez Art District is known for original painting, art installations, and metal work.
Signature Fall Events in Palm Springs
There is always something going on in Palm Springs and Fall 2024 will once again offer many signature art and cultural events and celebrations. Here are three of our favorites.
Joshua Tree Music Festival: Oct. 10-13 at Joshua Tree Lake RV & Campground
Modernism Week – October: Oct. 24-27 locations around Greater Palm Springs
Palm Springs Food & Wine Festival: Nov. 9-10 at the Palm Springs Stadium Pavilion
Hotel or Art Gallery?
When it comes to iconic art and design, Parker Palm Spring is a renowned destination. Refreshed by American designer Jonathan Adler, the hotel is filled with one-of-a-kind objects-d’art. In fact, our style and aesthetic has become so well-known that we now offer a Hotel Art Tour. To book, please see our Concierge.
As Salvador Dali so adroitly implies, time is a precious thing and nowhere is your time more well spent than the hotel that is a perennial favorite of Condé Nast Readers. We are the remedy for living your life in the limelight, an oasis where you can truly relax, and for a time, go blissfully unnoticed.
About Us
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