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Hype Alert: Art Opening and Coffeehouse!
A truly exciting art reception is just around the corner on December 8, 2019 (12-2pm) at the Presbyterian Church in Yucca Valley. The reception will feature folk music, beautiful art,. read more…
Hype Alert: Same but Different show
Chaparral artists organize up to six shows per year, two open judged shows in the spring, two in the fall, and two themed shows. Our last show of the year. read more…
Writeup! Molded Glass Demonstration
Date: October 14, 2019 Author: Raini Armstrong Hot Glass; this sounds ominous, but then I am far more comfortable with the 2-dimensional painting processes that don’t often involve kilns! Hot. read more…
Writeup! Encaustic Painting Demonstration
Pine Sap, Bees Wax & Oils Date: September 9, 2019 Author: Raini Armstrong Encaustic painting, or hot wax painting, uses heated wax and colored pigments on a variety of solid. read more…
Writeup! Joshua Tree National Park Art Expo
The 2019 Joshua Tree National Park Art Exposition is just around the corner! September 14 & 15 mark the days of the celebration. This local festival is an exciting affair. read more…
Writeup! Family Fun Faire at Yucca Valley Airport
The Chaparral Artists spent over four crazy hours with kids and their families, painting, trying to stay cool, and having fun at the Family Fun Fair on Sunday. The Yucca. read more…
OPEN CALL … Chaparral History Submissions
A Call for History Articles! Chaparral Artists have been going strong since 1965 when they emerged from the Hi-Desert Playhouse to focus on and foster the visual arts of the. read more…
News Brief – 2019-2020 Season Begins!
Written by Raini Armstrong Chaparral Artists make it a habit to take the summer months of July and August off. We do not hold General Meetings or hang shows at. read more…
Writeup! 2019 Featured Artists Summer Show
Chaparral Artists take the summer months (July & August) off, which means we do not hold general meetings, board meetings, go on official outings, or manage gallery shows and featured. read more…