Welcome to Chaparral Artists

We are an art organization in the Morongo Basin that exists to support artists. Chaparral Artists started as a group of friends that wanted to assist the local theater, later separating into the Chaparral Artists organization. In 2013 we were granted 501(c)3 status with a strong goal of supporting art culture and providing youth art opportunities in the area.

Our NEXT Chaparral Meeting

January 12, at the Joshua Tree Community Center

Our first meeting of the year!

Let’s gather together, invite friends and family, and enjoy a couple hours together as we provide members with the latest organization paperwork (calendar, exhibit printouts, exhibit schedules, meeting schedules, etc.) ALL visitors interested in finding out more about the group are welcome to attend any of our general and quarterly meetings!

Our NEXT Chaparral Exhibit Reception

“ANYTHING GOES”

January 17 (4-6pm) at Rainbow Stew in Yucca Valley

We encourage all participating creatives to attend the receptions they are part of, so they can celebrate their accomplishments, engage with the community, and support fellow artists.

Our NEXT Chaparral Outing

South West Arts Festival 2026

Jan. 23-25, 2026 Thursday–Saturday: 10:00 AM–4:00 PM, Sunday: 10:00 AM–2:00 PM

We are hoping to visit the South West Arts Festival in January but do not have a specific day scheduled until we hear from YOU. If you are interested in carpooling or caravaning together you MUST reach out and share a day that will work for you. We will then compile and pick the day based on all of your answers. DATE TO BE DETERMINED BY INTEREST, so speak up soon!

Our CURRENT Featured Artists!

Nancy Miehleis showing some of her large beauties through January at AquaFit Activities Center in Yucca Valley. Nancy has worked with all sorts of mediums and in all sizes, an impressive talent! She is delighting us with some wonderful favorites – large pieces that draw you into thoughts of the ocean or desert vistas. Make sure to stop by during normal center hours!

Linda Chollar is sharing her amazing works through January at the Desert Hills Presbyterian Church in Yucca Valley. Her art envokes feeling of nature with its subtle textures and beautiful line drawing the eye into spirals and dancing movement, soft and inviting abstract art, be sure to stop by.

Show your support by visiting these venues and enjoying beautiful creations! For more information about these venues, visit the Schedule page. For more information about these artists visit the Members page and search for their name.

Upcoming Workshop (2026) !!!

A super affordable introduction to working with clay!

Email Chaparral for more information and/or to sign up for the event.