"Blazing Star" by Pat Flynn Exhibit at City Hall, March/April 2010

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 Park & 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, events, and bi-monthly "Art in Public Places at City Hall" exhibits.

PAAC Members: Chair: Chuck Caplinger, Vice Chair: Pat Flanagan,

Directors: Allen Barter, Ann Congdon, Audrey Gillick, Liz Meyer, Lesley Thornburg.

PAAC Meeting Agendas

  Agenda - PAAC Meeting - Wed., March 3, at 1 p.m.

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 Meeting Sept. 23, 2009

Agenda - PAAC Meeting Sept. 2, 2009

Agenda - PAAC Meeting July 8, 2009

Art in Public Places: Exhibits at City Hall

NOW SHOWING:

PAT FLYNN Desert Floral Watercolors ... click here for press release

March 1 to April 29, 2010

On display at City Hall, Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Art Reception: Tuesday, March 9, at 6 p.m., City Hall

UPCOMING:

TBA

PREVIOUS EXHIBITS:

January-February 2010

Ray Yeager & Jim Smart - Photographic Art

November-December 2009

Marilyn Fernald & Chris Walters - Desert Paintings

September-October 2009

Chuck Caplinger oils and Wally Pacholka night sky photography

July-August 2009

Bruce Miller photography

May-June 2009

Jennifer Ruggiero photography

March-April 2009

Kevin Wong photography

January-February 2009

Deane Locke watercolors

November-December 2008

Barbara Matheney paintings

Call for Artists

Art in Public Places at City Hall is a series of bi-monthly exhibits hosted by the Public Arts Advisory Committee of the City of Twentynine Palms. Local artists may apply to exhibit in an upcoming season. See below...

 APPLICATION INFORMATION FOR ARTISTS (PDF brochure) 

Click here to Email the PAAC

Public Art coming to MBTA Twentynine Palms Transit Center

Two new public art installations will soon be added to the City, having been selected for the MBTA Twentynine Palms Transit Center on Adobe Road, which began construction in November 2009. After a review of applications and a selection of four finalists by the Public Arts Advisory Committee, final award to two artists was announced by MBTA on Nov. 19: Randy Addy of Pioneertown and John Whytock of Joshua Tree. Read more below...

 News release 11-20-2009 - MBTA Twentynine Palms Transit Center ART

Art in Public Places: "Celebrate 29!" Juried Art Exhibition

THANKS to all the ARTISTS and ART SUPPORTERS who enjoyed the first ever "Celebrate 29!" Juried Art Exhibition during Pioneer Days, Oct. 16-18, 2009. For judging results from more than 30 entered artworks, read more below...

 News release 10-20-2009 - Winners - Celebrate 29! Juried Art Exhibition

Oasis of Mara, Twentynine Palms - oil by Chuck Caplinger

Art in Public Places: "Celebrate 29!" Sculpture

Art 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

Art in Public Places: Swigart Memorial

	Swigart Memorial Sculpture on National Park Drive, donated by artist Simi Dabah

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