In October 2024 the Chaparral Artists' held a themed exhibition titled "Celebration of Women" at Rainbow Stew in Yucca Valley.

This exhibit featured twenty-five (25) entries from fifteen (15) talented creators, showcasing a diverse array of artistic expressions that honored women in unique ways. From vibrant abstractions to intimate portraits, the exhibit captured a wide spectrum of emotions and reflections on womanhood.

Submission conveyed representational and symbolic esthetics, exploring concepts such as strength, nurturing, motherhood, freedom, endurance, and intuition. As you immerse yourself in the artwork, words like drive, heart, and creativity may come to mind, each piece resonating with the multifaceted nature of women's experiences.

Why the theme of Celebrating Women? And we say it was high time! It was time to recognize the incredible women who have touched our lives—leaders, nurturers, protectors, creatives, and those who embody it all. We invited members to honor women by sharing their art that captures the essence of WOMAN - maybe that meant an abstract view of what ‘woman’ means to our members, and maybe it conveyed as photographic representations or paintings of women creating, working, or dancing. 

From October 19 to November 14, visitors were treated to an exciting collection of diverse materials, styles, compositions.

On October 19, a soft opening event took place at Rainbow Stew from 3 to 5pm, providing both visitors and attending creators with an opportunity to engage in discussions about the exhibited artwork.

"Assemblage, Collage, Digital" - Sep '24