Bringing the tradition of plein air to the artist in you!
Join us for the 2027 California Desert Plein Air Festival! Registration is now open, offering artists a unique opportunity to showcase their talent amidst the stunning desert landscape. Don't miss your chance to be part of this vibrant celebration of art and. Sign up today and secure your spot!
OUR HISTORY
FOUNDERS: DIANE MOORE AND DANIEL FOSTER
In 2020 Diane Moore, past President of Coachella Valley Watercolor Society, and past President of Desert Art Center, conceptualized forming a plein air society encompassing all mediums.
A chance meeting with Daniel Foster, who also had this vision, supported and enhanced the depth and complexity of this vision. Daniel Foster is past Executive Director of the Riverside Art Museum, and the Oceanside Art Museum. In addition, he has created and founded several other art related nonprofits in the Inland Empire.
In early 2021 they began developing Desert Plein Air Association (DPAA) as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, its related plein air programs, and an annual festival.
CONTACT DESERT PLEIN AIR ASSOCIATION
Get in touch with Desert Plein Air Association to join our organization, to learn more about our festival, and how you can get involved with like-minded, inspiring, and creative artists!
Riverside - Palm Springs - Indio -
La Quinta - Borrego Springs - Joshua Tree
California
