ARTS & CULTURE
Joshua Tree’s Arts & Culture
Where to even begin…The community of Joshua Tree has a 70+ year history of being a go-to place and residence for the artistic minded. Lets see if any of these ring a bell for you… U2, Gram Parsons, The Rolling Stones, Johnny Cash, Queens of the Stone Age, Victoria Williams, Donovan, John Lennon, Jim Morrison, Josh Holmes, Teddy Quinn, and Tim Easton.
Art Galleries, Exhibitions & Sculptures
JT is a haven for creative expression, you can find some of the weirdest and wildest art out here – or is it genius?
From Noah Purifoy (the grandfather of obtanium), Andrea Zittell, Bev Dolittle, Calder Crisis, Carl Rice, Jenny Kane, Diane Best, and so many more.
In fact, there are so many artists in JT that our little community of less than 12,000 people boasts 5 art galleries and numerous art tours and art walks.
Here’s some of our favorites to check out.
Firstwurld
Furstwurld is a limited-capacity nonprofit community venue in the high desert of Joshua Tree. They’ve hosted musicians, poets, filmmakers and artists from all over, and from all walks of life.
Firstwurld
Furstwurld is a limited-capacity nonprofit community venue in the high desert of Joshua Tree. They’ve hosted musicians, poets, filmmakers and artists from all over, and from all walks of life.
Noah Purifoy Foundation & Desert Art Museum
Transmission
Located just 3 miles east of the renound Noah Purifoy Desert Art Museum is the thought provoking “Transmission”, overlooking the expansive Mojave Desert below her.
Transmission
Located just 3 miles east of the renound Noah Purifoy Desert Art Museum is the thought provoking “Transmission”, overlooking the expansive Mojave Desert below her.
La Matadora Gallery
Colleena Hake opened La Matadora Gallery in downtown Joshua Tree on June 17, 2017. Her mission statement is “Taking a stab at showing post-mod art, and cutting through some bullshit.”
Simi Dabah Sculpture Foundation
Through the sale of sculptures, the Simi Dabah Sculpture Foundation is able to maintain their gallery and donation program, which provides funds to qualified nonprofit organizations. The 8.5 acre sculpture garden showcases hundreds of pieces, ranging in size of 6 inches to 32 feet tall, and is open to anyone wishing to view and peruse the collection.