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Discover the Heart of Creativity in Palm Springs - Become a Member!

Join the Desert Art Center, where artists grow, inspire, and belong. All memberships are valid for 12 months from your join date. 

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Membership Options

Supporting Member — $60/year

Supporting Members are the foundation of the Desert Art Center and receive invitations to all Desert Art Center programs, such as:

  • Receptions for all art shows
  • Fall and Spring luncheons
  • Art Salon gatherings
  • Bus field trips to museums and other art events
  • Occasional special member pricing for programs

Artist Member — $75/year

The Artist membership is for those looking to publicly display and sell their artwork. Artist Members receive all Supporting Member benefits, plus:

  • Invitations to display and sell your artwork in themed shows held in the Terry Masters Memorial Gallery approximately five (5) times per year.
  • Participation in the Desert Art Center’s Artist Directory, an online portfolio to promote your artwork to the public.
  • Invitation to submit your portfolio to the jury, held twice per year, to select Gallery members. See more details here.

Gallery Member — $125/year
Requires selection by jury

Gallery members are those selected via the jury process to display artwork in our Main Gallery. Gallery Members receive all the benefits of Artist members, plus:

  • Invitations to display and sell your work in the shows held in the Main Gallery four (4) times per year.
  • Invitation to apply for a Featured Artist Show in the Terry Master Gallery.

Patron — $500/year

Patron members are those dedicated to ensuring the future of the Desert Art Center. In addition to Supporting Member benefits, Patron members receive:

  • An exclusive invitation to the President’s Reception
  • Two (2) tickets to the luncheon of your choice
  • One complimentary invitation to an Art Salon
  • Access to Artist Member benefits, if desired.
  • Access to Gallery Member benefits, if selected by the jury.
Desert Art Center
550 N. Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262 info@desertartcenter.org (760) 323-7973
 

Desert Art Center has served as a creative hub in Palm Springs since 1950. Located in the historic Frances Stevens School at the gateway to the Uptown Design District, we offer exhibits, art education, and community outreach programs to support artists of all ages and levels.

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