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…
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…
Pine Sap, Bees Wax & OilsDate: September 9, 2019 Author: Raini Armstrong Encaustic painting, or hot wax painting, uses heated wax and colored pigments on a variety of solid canvas-like. read more…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Written by Raini Armstrong Chaparral’s first-ever Paint & Sip event was hosted by Nancy Miehle. The event was fun, and the technique used to paint our subject was intriguing, because. read more…
Rice Paper & Watercolor & WaxChaparral Artists enjoyed a demonstration by Nancy Miehle who intrigued everyone with a painting technique involving wax! The process is simple, a bit messy, and. read more…
Chaparral Artists MEMBERS are featured during July & August at the AquaFit Activities Center in Yucca Valley. During the summer months we feature any of our members that wish to participate and this definitely resulted in a unique combination of represented mediums, themes, and creative styles. I am so thrilled to be able to be a part of hanging such a collection of art at this venue.
Chaparral Artists MEMBERS are featured during July & August at Desert Hills Presbyterian Church in Yucca Valley. During the summer months we feature any of our members that wish to participate and this often creates a unique combination of represented mediums, themes, and creative styles.
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.
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 & OilsDate: September 9, 2019 Author: Raini Armstrong Encaustic painting, or hot wax painting, uses heated wax and colored pigments on a variety of solid canvas-like. 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…
Writeup! Chaparral Paint & Sip
Written by Raini Armstrong Chaparral’s first-ever Paint & Sip event was hosted by Nancy Miehle. The event was fun, and the technique used to paint our subject was intriguing, because. read more…
Writeup! Wax Painting Demonstration
Rice Paper & Watercolor & WaxChaparral Artists enjoyed a demonstration by Nancy Miehle who intrigued everyone with a painting technique involving wax! The process is simple, a bit messy, and. read more…