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Arts Committee advances sculpture donation, dog park mural and relocation of longtime sculpture
The committee backed accepting the $700,000 Jedd Novatt sculpture, funding a $40,000 dog park mural and moving a 15-year City Hall fixture, though some members raised concerns about the donor's anonymity.
Palm Desert committee recommends feathers sculpture for permanent collection, eyes dog park mural
The Cultural Arts Committee voted unanimously this month to acquire a sculpture from the El Paseo exhibition while also agreeing to explore a resident's proposal for a dog-themed mural at Civic Center Park.
Palm Desert grad brings Queens of the Stone Age back to the desert — and it feels like a reunion
The sold out show at the Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa in Rancho Mirage drew Joshua Homme's childhood friends and fellow desert rock pioneers backstage for a night that was equal parts homecoming and theatrical spectacle.
Cultural Arts Committee approves phased public art plan for fire stations, library, parks
Phase 1 will see the city seek proposals for art at Fire Station 102 and the new library. The multi-year effort will include community engagement at each project site.
Arts Committee approves two student works for public display, begins sculpture selection process
Now in its 39th year, the Student Art and Essay Contest drew 65 individual works and 11 class murals on the theme "What Grows in My Dream Garden."
Committee narrows roundabout sculpture field from 214 applicants to two finalists
The two finalists' proposals will next go out for community input through Engage Palm Desert and other outreach before the City Council makes a final selection in April.
Palm Desert seeks artists for El Paseo sculpture exhibition
Selected works will be displayed for two years between Highway 74 and Portola Avenue, viewed by thousands of residents and visitors who frequent the area for shopping, dining and events.
Committee approves plan to refresh utility cabinet art program, expand to North Palm Desert
Refresh plan targets deteriorating vinyl wraps and painted cabinets, prioritizes San Pablo-El Paseo area and expansion to northern neighborhoods.
Arts Committee advances sculpture donation, dog park mural and relocation of longtime sculpture
The committee backed accepting the $700,000 Jedd Novatt sculpture, funding a $40,000 dog park mural and moving a 15-year City Hall fixture, though some members raised concerns about the donor's anonymity.
Palm Desert committee recommends feathers sculpture for permanent collection, eyes dog park mural
The Cultural Arts Committee voted unanimously this month to acquire a sculpture from the El Paseo exhibition while also agreeing to explore a resident's proposal for a dog-themed mural at Civic Center Park.
Palm Desert grad brings Queens of the Stone Age back to the desert — and it feels like a reunion
The sold out show at the Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa in Rancho Mirage drew Joshua Homme's childhood friends and fellow desert rock pioneers backstage for a night that was equal parts homecoming and theatrical spectacle.
Cultural Arts Committee approves phased public art plan for fire stations, library, parks
Phase 1 will see the city seek proposals for art at Fire Station 102 and the new library. The multi-year effort will include community engagement at each project site.
Arts Committee approves two student works for public display, begins sculpture selection process
Now in its 39th year, the Student Art and Essay Contest drew 65 individual works and 11 class murals on the theme "What Grows in My Dream Garden."
Committee narrows roundabout sculpture field from 214 applicants to two finalists
The two finalists' proposals will next go out for community input through Engage Palm Desert and other outreach before the City Council makes a final selection in April.
Palm Desert seeks artists for El Paseo sculpture exhibition
Selected works will be displayed for two years between Highway 74 and Portola Avenue, viewed by thousands of residents and visitors who frequent the area for shopping, dining and events.
Committee approves plan to refresh utility cabinet art program, expand to North Palm Desert
Refresh plan targets deteriorating vinyl wraps and painted cabinets, prioritizes San Pablo-El Paseo area and expansion to northern neighborhoods.