Art in Public PlacesArt in Public Places
Art in Public Places of Twentynine Palms is dedicated to enhance and enliven the quality of its vital cultural community. As part of the Public Arts Program of the City of Twentynine Palms, administered by the Public Arts Advisory Committee (PAAC), Art in Public Places encourages artists, developers, and the business community to discuss commissions and donations for public art, displaying art in public places, and planning cultural events.
PAAC meets the first Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. at the Recreation Dept. conference room, Luckie Park, 74362 Joe Davis Drive, Twentynine Palms, (760)367-7562. The public is invited to attend and learn more about upcoming art installations, exhibitions, projects and cultural events.
MONTHLY PAAC Meeting: Wed., Feb. 1, 2012 at 1 p.m. (click for agenda)
PAAC Members: Chair Pat Flanagan, Vice Chair Lesley Thornburg, and Directors Allen Barter, Ann Congdon, Audrey Gillick, Dan Luckenbill. (Chuck Caplinger, Chair Emeritus) CALL FOR ARTISTS - "Portable 29!"A unique challenge has been issued to local artists by the Public Arts Advisory Committee (PAAC) of the City of Twentynine Palms: Envision the surface decoration for a portable replica of the iconic “29!” sculpture. The newly constructed portable “29!” sculpture, which is 96 inches wide and 72 inches high, will be mounted on a trailer and displayed at various community functions and public locations throughout the year, echoing the exuberance of the large steel sculpture on the highway downtown. Artists are invited to submit conceptual sketches to the PAAC by February 15, 2012, showing their proposed vision for the surface decoration in paint, mosaic, ceramic, or other mixed media application. Commission is worth $1,000! Read more below...
 Call for Artists - Decorate the Portable 29! Sculpture
Artist Application Form - Print and submit by Feb. 15, 2012
Click here to view and/or print 8x10 drawing of Portable 29! (1.06 MB jpeg)
Click here for Portable 29! side view and dimensions. (244 KB jpeg)
CALL FOR ARTISTS: Desert Wildflowers Show"Desert Wildflowers: Kaleidoscope of Color" is the spring exhibition at the Twentynine Palms Visitor Center & Gallery from March 1 to May 31, 2012. Local artists are encouraged to express their interpretation of this season of desert beauty, and to stretch the boundaries of expression and submit three-dimensional work as well as more conventional mediums. Up to three pieces per artist may be submitted, and the take-in date for the show will be Wednesday, Feb. 29, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. For more information, contact: publicarts(at)29palms.org or Jon Beard at (760)367-7562. Read more below...
News 01-27-2012 - Call For Art, Desert Wildflowers Exhibition, March-May in 29 Palms
ARTIST REGISTRYArtist Registry: Art in Public Places features desert-themed art exhibitions at the Twentynine Palms Visitor Center & Gallery and Chamber of Commerce downtown (73484 29 Palms Hwy.), public art installations throughout the city, and frequent artist events. Sign up for the ARTIST REGISTRY to be eligible for exhibition opportunities and projects. Send an email to publicarts(at)29palms.org with your name and contact information, sample photos of your artwork or a link to your website. Sponsored by the Public Arts Advisory Committee (PAAC) of the City of Twentynine Palms, (760)367-7562.
ARTIST REGISTRY - Information and Invitation for Artists! Art in Public Places: VISITOR CENTER & GALLERYNow Showing - Jan. 3 to Feb. 29, 2012: "Desert Storms" featuring nearly 30 works by 15 local artists, including oil and acrylic paintings, watercolors, encaustic, mixed media and photography of desert storms in and around Joshua Tree National Park. Twentynine Palms Visitor Center & Gallery and Chamber of Commerce, 73484 29 Palms Hwy. (at Desert Queen Ave.), downtown Twentynine Palms, CA 92277. (760)367-6197. Open 9-5 Mon.-Fri., 10-4 Sat.-Sun. Admission free.
CALL FOR ARTISTS! See our Art in Public Places page for more informaiton.
News release 01-04-2012 - Desert Storms Show at Visitor Center, Reception Jan. 6
UPCOMING DESERT-THEMED EXHIBITIONS:
March 1-May 31, 2012 - Desert Wildflowers
June 1-August 31, 2012 - Desert Nights (focus on the stars)
Sept. 1-Oct. 31, 2012 - Desert Homesteading
Nov. 1-Dec.31, 2012 - Sunrise, Sunset
Jan. 2-Feb. 28, 2013 - Palms
March 1-May 31, 2013 - Critters
PREVIOUS EXHIBITIONS:
Nov./Dec. 2011 - Desert Ingenuity, Keys Ranch
Sept./Oct. 2011 - Pioneering Spirit Exhibition
Summer 2011 - Steve Flock Photography
Spring 2011 - Joshua Tree National Park 75th Art in Public Places: CITY HALLPREVIOUS EXHIBITS at City Hall:
March-April 2011 ~ Kelly O'Sullivan - Desert nature photography
January-February 2011 ~ Zander Hardin photography & Lyn Sells paintings
November-December 2010 ~ Diana Shay Diehl photography & David Greene paintings
September-October 2010 ~ Jim Smart Desert Photography
July-August 2010 ~ Rocky Arnold abstracts & Patricia Quandel photography
May-June 2010 ~ Drew Reese Desert Photography
March-April 2010 ~ Pat Flynn "Desert Florals" watercolors
January-February 2010 ~ Ray Yeager & Jim Smart photographic art
November-December 2009 ~ Marilyn Fernald & Chris Walters desert paintings
September-October 2009 ~ Chuck Caplinger oils, Wally Pacholka night sky photography
July-August 2009 ~ Bruce Miller photography
May-June 2009 ~ Jennifer Ruggiero b/w photography
March-April 2009 ~ Kevin Wong photography
January-February 2009 ~ Deane Locke watercolors
November-December 2008 ~ Barbara Matheney paintings
PAAC Meeting Agendas & Minutes Agenda - PAAC Meeting - Wed., Feb. 1, 2012 at 1 p.m.
Agenda - PAAC Meeting - Jan. 4, 2012
Agenda - PAAC Meeting - Dec. 7, 2011
Agenda - PAAC Meeting - November 2, 2011
Agenda - PAAC Meeting - October 5, 2011
Minutes - PAAC Meeting - October 5, 2011
Agenda - PAAC Meeting - Sept. 7, 2011
Minutes - PAAC Meeting - August 3, 2011
Agenda - PAAC Meeting - June 8, 2011
Minutes - PAAC Meeting - May 4, 2011
Agenda - PAAC Meeting - May 4, 2011
PAAC Workshop on Arts & Tourism - April 23, 2011
Agenda - PAAC Meeting - April 6, 2011
Agenda - PAAC Meeting - March 9, 2011
Agenda - PAAC Meeting Feb. 8, 2011
Agenda - PAAC Meeting April 7, 2010
Agenda - PAAC Meeting March 3, 2010
Agenda - PAAC Meeting Feb. 3, 2010
Agenda - PAAC Meeting Jan. 6, 2010
Agenda - PAAC Meeting Dec. 9, 2009
Agenda - PAAC Meeting Nov. 4, 2009
Agenda - PAAC Meeting Oct. 7, 2009
Agenda - PAAC Special Mtg. Sept. 23, 2009
Agenda - PAAC Meeting Sept. 2, 2009
Agenda - PAAC Meeting July 8, 2009 29 ARTS ROUNDTABLEThanks to all who participated in the 29 Arts Roundtable on June 23, 2011, hosted by the Public Arts Advisory Committee of the City of Twentynine Palms. Location and date for the next Roundtable to be announced. Admission free. All individuals, artists, business owners, groups, and non-profit organizations interested in cultural arts in Twentynine Palms are invited to participate. Tables will be available for displays and presentations. Stay tuned for details... Public Art at MBTA Twentynine Palms Transit CenterTwo new public art installations have been added to the City, selected for placement at the new MBTA Twentynine Palms Transit Center on Adobe Road, which opened in Fall 2010. After a review of applications and a selection of four finalists by the Public Arts Advisory Committee, final award to two Morongo Basin artists was announced by the Morongo Basin Transit Authority on Nov. 19, 2009: Randy Addy of Pioneertown and John Whytock of Joshua Tree. Art in Public Places: "Celebrate 29!" SculptureArt in Public Places: The City of Twentynine Palms Public Arts Advisory Committee wrapped its newest public art sculpture with a giant bow for the ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 1, 2009. Designed by Chuck Caplinger and built by Maurice "Moe" Pegorelli of Twentynine Palms, the 7-1/2-foot tall "29!" sculpture is installed at the base of Donnell Hill (downtown side) at Bullion Avenue and 29 Palms Hwy., and is designed to be a gateway statement to greet motorists entering the downtown area. "29!"
On May 1, 2009, an official ribbon-cutting ceremony was held in downtown Twentynine Palms for the new "29!" sculpture. On hand to perform the official ribbon cutting were (left to right) artist and sculpture designer Chuck Caplinger, Chair of the Public Arts Advisory Committee; local artist/builder Maurice "Moe" Pegorelli, who completed construction of the sculpture in March 2009; and Mayor pro tem Steve Flock, City of Twentynine Palms.
 News release 04-27-2009 - Celebrate 29! Sculpture dedication May 1
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Swigart Memorial Sculpture on National Park Drive, donated by artist Simi Dabah
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Art in Public Places: The Public Arts Advisory Committee installed the Michael Swigart Memorial Sculpture on National Park Drive in 2009 in honor of the late Michael Swigart (1945-2008), for his support of the arts in Twentynine Palms. Swigart served as City Manager 2002-2006 and was instrumental in formation of Art in Public Places and the City's Public Arts Program and Public Arts Advisory Committee.
This 20-foot steel sculpture by artist Simi Dabah (of Joshua Tree/Los Angeles) was donated to the City of Twentynine Palms for the memorial. A dedication was held on March 20, 2009, followed by a reception at 29 Palms Inn. More than 75 prominent citizens, artists, and city officials attended the festivities and experienced a renewed sense of community spirit at the event. Support for public art in Twentynine Palms is entering a new phase. Watch for more City sculpture installations coming soon!
 News Release 03-16-2009 - Swigart Memorial Dedication
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