The Indian Wells Arts Festival is a colorful, diverse ecosystem of art with more than 200 juried artists traveling from across the nation and as far as Asia, Africa, Central and South America and Europe each year to showcase their contemporary and traditional fine art and high quality craft.
Art enthusiasts stroll the concourse of its world-famous venue, the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, transformed into an artisan village and festive outdoor marketplace with thousands of one-of-a-kind pieces of art for sale amid live entertainment with jazz melodies floating on the air; perfect cocktails and foodies’ delights available in the shaded open-air pavilion; and hands-on artist demonstrations ranging from textile weaving, painting, and sculpting. Engaging interactive activities for children and big kids at heart include an art station and a free commemorative photo opportunity. The Festival is consistently ranked as one of the top 30 Best Fine Art Shows in the country by Sunshine Artist magazine and Best of the Best Art Festivals by readers of Palm Springs Life magazine.
Palm Desert Visitor Services
Planning a trip, or just arrived? The Palm Desert Visitor Services staff is ready to help you find your happy place. We're open inside Palm Desert Public Library where you can browse our brochures, guides and maps, and ask for assistance and advice.
Our friendly and knowledgeable staff is also available by phone, email or the chat function in the lower right hand of this screen to answer any questions you may have.
Hours:
Monday - Wednesday, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Thursday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed major holidays
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73300 Fred Waring Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
vcenter@palmdesert.gov
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