We are excited to announce the 2023 "Paint the Desert" Plein Air Festival
January 30th - February 5th, 2023
(click image for more information and registration form)
DESERT PLEIN AIR ASSOCIATION
WHAT WE DO
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.
FEBRUARY SCHEDULE
Wednesday, February 15th., 2023
Pegasus Therapeutic Riding Academy
35-450 B, Pegasus Ct,
Palm Desert, CA 92211
Friday, February 24th., 2023
Thousand Palms Oasis Preserve
29200 Thousand Palms Canyon Rd
Thousand Palms, CA 92276
Time: Arrive 7:30am Most finish by 11am
MEMBERSHIP
Join Desert Plein Air Association
Contact us to request our Membership Application to complete with your contact information, current medium you are using, let us know what other mediums you would like to learn about, and where you would like to participate in helping DPAA grow and become more!
Membership Application (click here)
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EDUCATION
JESSICA SCHIFFMAN: OIL, ACRYLIC, DRAWING, WORKSHOPS
Jessica Schiffman jscaschiffman@gmail.com 951-212-3783
DAVE HOWELL WATERCOLR CLASSES
Watercolor Art by Dave Howell
Instruction in Watercolor
Dave Howell david.onefreeebird@gmail.com 425-319-5858
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
