Developed by Artists for Artists
Featured image of Kim Manfredi in studio.
2026 Tour Key Dates
August 14, 2025
Registration Opens
October 1, 2025
Registration Deadline
November 15, 2025
Handbook & Maps Ready for Pickup
January 23–35, 2026
Tour Dates
11AM–4PM Daily
Why Participate in Desert Open Studios?
Desert Open Studios is more than just a weekend art event—it’s an opportunity to open your creative practice to the community, connect with new audiences, and be part of a growing network of artists across the region.
Whether you’re a full-time artist or working part-time out of a home studio, Desert Open Studios is a platform designed to elevate your visibility, deepen engagement with your work, and contribute to the cultural life of the desert.
What You’ll Gain
Visibility & Promotion
A Direct Connection to Audiences
Sales Opportunities
In 2025, Desert Open Studios generated over $250,000 in art sales for local galleries and studios. Many visitors come ready to purchase—and there are no commissions taken on your sales. Over 70% of the 2025 participants reported having made sales during the event weekend.
Be Part of Something Bigger
A Supportive Artist Community
Registration Form
What You'll Get
Your $100 registration fee includes:
Handbook Feature
Listing in our printed and digital handbooks.
Tour Map Feature
Listing in our printed and digital interactive tour maps.
Web Directory Listing
Profile on our official website artists directory for a year.
Social Media Promotion
Promotion through the official Desert Open Studios social accounts.
Curation Opportunity
Opportunity to be selected for one of our curator partners' tours.
Resource Bank
Access to pro tips and marketing tools to help you promote your work .
Registration Form
What Other Artists Say
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can participate in Desert Open Studios?
Artists living and/or working in the Coachella Valley and surrounding desert communities are welcome to apply. We have artists from Desert Hot Springs up to Mountain Center participate. All media are accepted.
What is the cost to participate?
When does registration open and close?
Can I register as a studio?
Can I register as a collective?
Collectives refer to a group of artists who regularly produce, exhibit, market, and sell their work as a single entity. Collectives who meet this criteria are welcome to register as a single entity.
Desert Open Studios reserve sold discretion on the determination of a collective.
What does the registration fee include?
Participating comes with many benefits!
- Printed catalogue and map listing
- Website profile and interactive map listing
- Social media mentions
- Digital artist handbook
- Printed lawn sign
- Eligibility (but not guarantee) for curated features
Do I need a traditional studio to participate?
Not necessarily. You can participate from any workspace where you can safely and meaningfully host visitors, including home studios, garages, or shared spaces.
Some galleries and curators open their space up during Desert Open Studios to host artists who do not have a publicly accessible studio. If you need some recommendations, please contact us.
What are the event dates?
Is there a sales commission?
No. Artists keep 100% of their sales.
