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

April 13, at the Joshua Tree Community Center

Let’s keep gathering together with art questions and art announcements in mind! We will enjoy a couple hours together as we share 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

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, the Creative Arts show calls to all 2 dimensional or small 3 dimensional creatives interested in a friendly competition spanning three categories – Nature, Creatures, Man-Made. Please only submit works that have NOT previously been awarded a prize in a Chaparral show.
Intake dates at Rainbow Stew
Thursday, April 16 from 4:30-6pm
Friday, April 17 from 12:30-2pm

April 18 (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

Chaparral Artists APRIL Outing 🎨🌵
Chaparral members and friends—join us at Sunnylands Center & Gardens for Slow Art Day, featuring live portrait painting by the California Art Club Portrait Society. Slow down, explore the gardens, and enjoy art at your own pace.

Saturday, April 4 • 9 AM – 2 PM
Free • All ages welcome

Carpooling from the Hi-Desert? (please let us know ASAP if you’d like to join)
8:00 AM – Jack in the Box (Yucca Valley)
8:30 AM – Spaghetti Western (Morongo Valley)

Bring sun protection + a sketchbook if you’d like 🌞✏️

Chaparral Artists do not manage this event or venue—please check for any weather-related updates or cancellations.
https://sunnylands.org/event/slow-art-day/

Our CURRENT Featured Artists!

The remaining days of March and all through April we are happy to feature Victoria Sebanz, a woman of much talent sharing a glorious variety of mediums. Swing by Aquafit Activities Center to enjoy the display during normal business hours.

Nancy Miehle continues to delight us with her lovely stained glass until the 26th when the remaining days of March, through April we are pleased to feature Myrtle Cassel at Desert Hills Presbyterian Church in Yucca Valley!

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) !!!