Date: December 12, 2019 Author: Raini Armstrong Chaparral Artists enjoyed their end of year Christmas party on December 9, 2019. There was plenty of fantastic food to share, along with. read more…
Chaparral Artists hopes to stay interesting, active, and supportive within the arts community, and to do so we want to hear from you! It becomes challenging to maintain excitement and. read more…
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…
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…
Jeni Bate – a stunning collection of oil paintings by Jeni is being showcased throughout June at the Center for Healthy Generations in Yucca Valley. Her work embodies expansiveness, seamlessly blending thoughts and emotions with the addition of beautifully, gently, and subtly woven words. Be sure to step back and take in the overall scenes she has created, but also take a closer look to discover the hidden gems of written word within each piece.
CESCA SPOONHOWER is sharing an her creative collection of beauties at the Presbyterian Church in Yucca Valley during the month of May.
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.
Writeup! Holiday Party
Date: December 12, 2019 Author: Raini Armstrong Chaparral Artists enjoyed their end of year Christmas party on December 9, 2019. There was plenty of fantastic food to share, along with. read more…
News Brief – Member Recommendations
Chaparral Artists hopes to stay interesting, active, and supportive within the arts community, and to do so we want to hear from you! It becomes challenging to maintain excitement and. read more…
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 & 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…