29 Palms
By Lisa Morgan
9th Annual Joshua Tree National Park Art Exposition
Juried Exhibition: November 4th – 28th, 2021 | Art Expo Weekend: November 6th & 7th
29 Palms Art Gallery, 74055 Cottonwood Drive at National Park Drive, Twentynine Palms, CA
Saturday, November 6th from 10:00am to 7:00pm; Sunday, November 7th from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Regular Gallery Hours: Thursday thru Sunday from 11:00am to 3:00pm
AWARDS RECEPTION: Saturday, November 6th, 5:00pm to 7:00pm
ART CLASSES/DEMONSTRATIONS: Saturday, November 6th | 10:00am to 4:00pm
ARTISTS: View the list of Juried Artists for 2021
ARTWORK FOR SALE at the Gallery and online (in November) at 29palmsartgallery.com
The Joshua Tree National Park Art Exposition at the historic Oasis of Mara in Twentynine Palms, CA, presents a juried exhibition of art inspired by the park, plus an art exhibition catalog, artist awards, art activities, and more. JTNP Art Expo weekend events include art demonstrations for youth and adults, gallery tours, and an art market at the historic 29 Palms Art Gallery. Other activities include Park Ranger walks/talks at the Oasis of Mara and pottery classes at 29 Palms Creative Center. Also, that weekend is the annual “Weed Show” at the Old Schoolhouse Museum, located just down the street from the gallery.
In recognition of a long-standing tradition between artists and the national parks and specifically Joshua Tree’s impact on artists and visitors from around the globe, the Joshua Tree National Park Council for the Arts created an annual Art Exposition in 2013 — a juried art exhibition and celebration featuring art inspired by or depicting the unique natural beauty or cultural history of Joshua Tree National Park.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
Juried art exhibition featuring more than 50 artists selected from California and across the globe, displaying art inspired by Joshua Tree National Park, on display and for sale at 29 Palms Art Gallery for the month of November.
A free, full-color art exhibition catalog featuring the juried artists and artwork.
An awards presentation on Saturday, November 6th, at 5:00pm at 29 Palms Art Gallery.
Art Expo weekend activities on November 6th from 10:00am to 4:00pm featuring:
Saturday art demonstrations and hands-on classes on the 29 Palms Art Gallery patio
Juried exhibition inside 29 Palms Art Gallery
Oasis walks with Ranger Ian Chadwick at the Oasis of Mara
The annual Weed Show at the Old Schoolhouse Museum (located down the street from the gallery), open Saturday, November 6th from 12:00pm to 4:00pm, and Sunday, November 7th from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Admission free.
Pottery Painting activities at the 29 Palms Creative Center
Admission is free to all events, but donations are gratefully accepted.
For Jurors and Award Judges and entry info, see their Call for Art page.
Note: If COVID-19 restrictions continue, this event may be modified. For the safety of our artists, visitors, and volunteers, facial coverings will be required indoors and social distancing may still be required, per state/county guidelines. The Art Awards Evening on Saturday, November 6th, will be held outdoors on the 29 Palms Art Gallery patio at 5:00pm, with entrance to the gallery possibly limited to avoid overcrowding. Light hospitality and a no-host beer/ wine bar will be available.
29 Palms Art Gallery
29 Palms Art Gallery is in a historic Twentynine Palms adobe building. Once home to western author Tom Hopkins, the 1936 adobe was established in 1964 as a gallery offering exhibitions of art for sale, youth and adult art classes and a gift shop full of southwestern gifts, jewelry and local artisans’ works.
81ST ANNUAL WEED SHOW
November 6, 2021 to November 7, 2021
LOCATION: Old Schoolhouse Museum
Time to start getting ready for the 2021 Twentynine Palms Weed Show! The Twentynine Palms Historical Society’s annual Weed Show, the community’s oldest and most unique tradition, is just around the corner. Organizers advise participants to begin preparing their entries now! This year’s 81st Annual Weed Show “What’s Next??” will be held Saturday and Sunday, November 6th and 7th in Founders Hall at the Old Schoolhouse Museum.
The annual event, which originated in the 1940s, is a desert version of the traditional judged flower show. Creative desert residents compete for the best composition using local dried plant material (weeds) and found objects in a variety of themed categories. One category includes using an arrangement of live plant material with museum-quality purple glass as an accessory.
Contenders compete for bragging rights and ribbons for first, second, and third place, and honorable mention. Plus, there are certificates for Judges’ Choice and the highly-coveted People’s Choice award.
The 2021 Weed Show committee selected “What’s Next??” as a nod to the “fun times” of the last 18 months (or so), and all 12 entry categories reflect the theme:
JOSHUA TREE HALF MARATHON
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Visit 29 is a proud sponsor of the Joshua Tree Half Marathon presented by Vacation Races! This has quickly become a favorite of thousands to cap off their racing season! Join Vacation Races for a fun night under the stars at the 4th running of the Joshua Tree Half Marathon. As the sun dips below the horizon, the party begins with a night race through the desert!
Be sure to visit Vacation Races for more info about the upcoming race! Don’t forget to book your stay at one of Twentynine Palms’ many hotels, motels, or historic inns.
BASICS OF DRAWING
29 Palms Art Gallery November 13, 2021 to November 27, 2021 29 Palms Art Gallery
Hosted by the 29 Palms Art Gallery, the “Basics of Drawing” class introduces the fundamentals of drawing throughout three sessions. The first class will begin with understanding the tools and mediums used, including charcoal, pencils, and paper surfaces. Artist Mark Spangenberg will introduce students to blocking, enveloping in, capturing light and shadow, and focusing on form. Simple still lifes will include glass, chrome, and cloth. An introduction of some laws of perspective will increase students’ sense of space and observation. Participants will also try to convey the feeling of the objects. Together everyone will hone observation and create a discipline of eye and hand, so each student gains the skills required to express visual communication in any style. The class size of the “Basics of Drawing” is limited to 9 (minimum class of 4 required). Book your spot now.
VETERANS DAY TRIBUTE
November 11, 2021 @ 10 AM to 1 PM Desert Cycle Works
The City of Twentynine Palms and Action 29 Palms will host a Community Veterans Day Tribute on Thursday, November 11 from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Before the ceremony, there will be a free Veterans and First Responders Breakfast from 7:30am to 10:30am. Sponsored by the Mojave Vipers, the breakfast will take place at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- day Saints (73002 El Paseo Drive). The ceremony will begin at 11:00am at Mural #5 – Desert Storm Homecoming and Victory Parade. Located on the south wall of Desert Cycle Works (6177 Adobe Road), we hope to see all of our Veterans at the event. For more information, call (760) 367-7562.
VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION
November 11, 2021 @ 06 PM Tortoise Rock Casino
Tortoise Rock Casino will be hosting its annual Veterans Day Celebration on Thursday, November 11, beginning at 6:00 pm. They will have food trucks, fireworks, and Kissed Alive: A Tribute to Kiss. There will be fun for the whole family to enjoy! For more information, visit their Facebook Event.
