Call to Artists: Honoring the Legacy of Brent Lewis
Chaparral Artists has been presented with a meaningful opportunity to participate in an upcoming honorarium celebrating the life and work of musician and percussionist Brent Lewis. Organizers hope this event will become the first in an ongoing Desert Legacy Series dedicated to honoring influential creative voices connected to our desert communities.
Artists are invited to create something entirely new inspired by the music, rhythm, and spirit of Brent Lewis. His music can easily be explored through YouTube, Spotify, and many popular streaming platforms, offering artists an opportunity to engage in active listening before beginning their work.
Both Chaparral Artists members and HDA participants are encouraged to paint, create mixed media works, or assemble photographic montages inspired by Brent Lewis’ distinctive musical style.
Known for expressive, rhythm-driven performances, Brent Lewis blended percussion with layered soundscapes rich in improvisation, mood, and texture. His work emphasized listening as connection, often evoking emotion through pulse, repetition, and subtle tonal shifts rather than rigid structure. His music naturally lends itself to abstract, intuitive, and emotionally driven visual interpretations.
The celebration is currently planned for Friday, July 17, 2026, at HDA in Yucca Valley. Organizers envision a warm community evening featuring food, drink, live music, dance performance, and an exhibition space for smaller two- and three-dimensional works honoring Brent Lewis and his artistic legacy.
Dates are approaching quickly, so pull out those creative tools and begin something new—or finish those beautiful works already in progress.
Criteria:
1. New work which is a creative challenge inspired by the music of Brent Lewis! Check on Spotify and YouTube for his cds such as Earth Tribe Rhythms, Monkey Hips Gumbo, Journey of Souls, Jungle Moon, Thunder Down Under, Drum Sex and Pulse! (work must be accompanied by a small 5x7 sheet of paper or notecard identifying the piece of music and album/cd, along with a brief explanation of your concept and/or process)
Intake Day 1 = Tuesday, July 14 (4-6pm)
Intake Day 2 = Thursday, July 16 (11am-2pm)
2. Size: must be free-standing or fit a table easel, no smaller than 5x7, no larger than 16x20 framed. (Art will be displayed on tables or pedestals in the annex)
3. Work must have legible name and contact information.
4. There is no entry fee. All work is NFS. Interested buyers can contact you directly.
5. Please come and be a part of the interdisciplinary arts evening! Your work can be picked up at the end of the evening.
Please contact me if there is a problem. 323 945-5494 (V. Sebanz)
Postscript: Special thanks and recognition to Victoria Sebanz, whose vision and spirit are helping shape this celebration honoring Brent Lewis, as well as the continuing development of the Desert Legacy Series.
Call to Artists: Honoring the Legacy of Brent Lewis
Chaparral Artists has been presented with a meaningful opportunity to participate in an upcoming honorarium celebrating the life and work of musician and percussionist Brent Lewis. Organizers hope this event will become the first in an ongoing Desert Legacy Series dedicated to honoring influential creative voices connected to our desert communities.
Artists are invited to create something entirely new inspired by the music, rhythm, and spirit of Brent Lewis. His music can easily be explored through YouTube, Spotify, and many popular streaming platforms, offering artists an opportunity to engage in active listening before beginning their work.
Both Chaparral Artists members and HDA participants are encouraged to paint, create mixed media works, or assemble photographic montages inspired by Brent Lewis’ distinctive musical style.
Known for expressive, rhythm-driven performances, Brent Lewis blended percussion with layered soundscapes rich in improvisation, mood, and texture. His work emphasized listening as connection, often evoking emotion through pulse, repetition, and subtle tonal shifts rather than rigid structure. His music naturally lends itself to abstract, intuitive, and emotionally driven visual interpretations.
Dates are approaching quickly, so pull out those creative tools and begin something new—or finish those beautiful works already in progress.
Criteria:
1. New work which is a creative challenge inspired by the music of Brent Lewis! Check on Spotify and YouTube for his cds such as Earth Tribe Rhythms, Monkey Hips Gumbo, Journey of Souls, Jungle Moon, Thunder Down Under, Drum Sex and Pulse! (work must be accompanied by a small 5x7 sheet of paper or notecard identifying the piece of music and album/cd, along with a brief explanation of your concept and/or process)
Intake Day 1 = Tuesday, July 14 (4-6pm)
Intake Day 2 = Thursday, July 16 (11am-2pm)
2. Size: must be free-standing or fit a table easel, no smaller than 5x7, no larger than 16x20 framed. (Art will be displayed on tables or pedestals in the annex)
3. Work must have legible name and contact information.
4. There is no entry fee. All work is NFS. Interested buyers can contact you directly.
5. Please come and be a part of the interdisciplinary arts evening! Your work can be picked up at the end of the evening.
Please contact me if there is a problem. 323 945-5494 (V. Sebanz)
Postscript: Special thanks and recognition to Victoria Sebanz, whose vision and spirit are helping shape this celebration honoring Brent Lewis, as well as the continuing development of the Desert Legacy Series.