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

Our NEXT meeting — December 8 — at the Joshua Tree Community Center, is our holiday party!
Let’s gather together, invite friends and family, and enjoy a couple of fun, festive hours.

We encourage everyone to join in our friendly holiday party, guests too, by bringing:
  • A handmade ornament
  • A handmade greeting card
  • A plain-wrapped gift valued under $25, or feel free to bring a regift of any value
  • A food dish to share
We are hosting a potluck-style party and will provide hot coffee, hot tea, and hot apple cider to keep everyone warm and cheery! We look forward to celebrating with you!
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

Our NEXT exhibit reception — December 20 (4-6pm) — at Rainbow Stew in Yucca Valley features the judged exhibit titled “CREATIVITY.”
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

No scheduled outings in DECEMBER due to the sheer number of amazing holiday gatherings across the desert!

Our CURRENT Featured Artists!

Raini is STILL sharing her works of watercolor through November at AquaFit in Yucca Valley. Raini has put upon the walls a series of animal portraits created over the years. Lots of color, quirky expressions, and mixed themes, her works of watercolor are meant to invite – fun, loose, sometime overworked, real.

Donna Webb is sharing her watercolors through November at the Desert Hills Presbyterian Church in Yucca Valley. Beautiful variety, soft and inviting compositions, 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.