Modernism Art District Tour
official modernism week event
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You are invited to tour artists’ studios and learn about how their artwork is influenced by mid century era artists. Educational materials will be on display. Meet the artists and see behind the scenes!
Free • Friday, February 21: 11 – 4 pm with reception from 4 – 7 pm.
• Saturday, February 22: 11 – 4 pm..
More than 50 artists in 5 art districts will be on this FREE self-guided tour. You are invited to see artists’ workspaces and learn about how their contemporary work is influenced by artists of the midcentury modern era.
Educational materials linking their work to the great masters will be on display. Come meet the artists of the Coachella Valley; you will be able to see their creations, ask questions, and purchase art directly.
Most importantly, you will enjoy a behind the scenes experience and discussion not usually available to the public.
This is a free self-guided tour. You choose where to start and which studios to visit. Each location has plenty of parking. Studios will be open on • Friday, February 21: 11 – 4 pm with reception from 4 – 7 pm.
• Saturday, February 22: 11 – 4 pm..
art district tour map
- Negocio Arts - 1800 N Via Negocio, Palm Springs, CA 92262 (approximately 7 participating artists)
- The Lofts at Sun Center Art District - 610 S Belardo Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92266 (approximately 6 participating artists)
- SOTA Art District - 4629 E Sunny Dunes Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92264 (approximately 12 participating artists, many of them within the Silica Ceramic Studio)
- Backstreet Art District - 2600 S Cherokee Way, Palm Springs, CA 92264 (approximately 8 participating artists)
- The Perez Art District - 68845 Perez Rd, Cathedral City, CA 92234 (approximately 30 participating artists)
Check back here for a link to the pdf handbook, coming in December. In it, you will find links to individual artists’ websites and instagram accounts so that you can decide which ones you would like to visit.
To register for the event, go to this link on the Modernism Week ticket page and sign up for your FREE ticket!