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Art. Culture. Life. Art touches every aspect of life.  Creative imaginings give birth to innovation, moving us ever forward, dynamic, engaging and inspiring – art is the glorification of the human spirit. We invite you to experience LQAF’s diverse offerings of events, activities and programs providing cultural enrichment and opportunities for residents, visitors, and artists of the Coachella Valley & beyond…

 

La Quinta Arts Festival

The La Quinta Arts Festival returns to the visually stunning setting of the Civic Center Campus...Read more

Artist Galleries

You now have the opportunity to experience these wonderful events; view and... Read more

Artist’s Resouces

Each year our public art events including La Quinta Arts Festival and Art Under the Umbrellas...Read more

Volunteer with LQAF !

We have lots of opportunities for volunteers. If you´ve the time…we´ve got a task for you...Read more

LQAF.com Gallery Spotlight

Gallery Spotlight: Tom Barnes

MEDIA:  Painting

Watercolorist Barnes is famous for his whimsical “long neck ladies” series and colorful storybook landscapes, aimed at making his viewers happy. 

Visit the Tom Barnes LQAF.com Artist Gallery
Gallery Spotlight: Brent Cooke

MEDIA:  Sculpture

Much of Brent’s body of work as a bronze sculptor focuses on his favorite subjects:  birds of prey and sea creatures of the Pacific Northwest, where he has lived most of his life on Vancouver Island.

Visit the Brent Cooke LQAF.com Artist Gallery
Gallery Spotlight: Mona & Alex Szabados

MEDIA: Jewelry

Goldsmith Alex and Enamellist Mona have teamed their personal artistries for over 30 years to create award winning enamel jewelry.

Visit the Mona and Alex Szabados LQAF.com Artist Gallery
Gallery Spotlight: David Bjurstrom

MEDIA:  Drawing

Recognized as one of the most brilliant artists of drawings in pencil, David’s highly detailed work takes on an almost photographic effect, demonstrating the startling power of black and white.

Visit the David Bjurstrom LQAF.com Artist Gallery
Gallery Spotlight: Leslee Adams

 MEDIA:  Painting

Leslee’s talent as a master pastry chef, combined with her vibrant style of watercolor painting, has earned her the exclusive title of “The Watercolor Chef.”

Visit the Leslee Adams LQAF.com Artist Gallery
Gallery Spotlight: Elliott Newton

MEDIA:  Ceramic

Known asThe Potter of La Quinta,” as well as a “Distinguished Artist of La Quinta,” Elliott creates functional and decorative wheel-thrown porcelain clay pottery with crystalline glazes.

Visit the Elliott Newton LQAF.com Artist Gallery