The Materialists

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Elizabeth Armstrong

Independent curator and former director of the Palm Springs Art Museum

2026 Tour

January 23–25, 2026

11AM–4PM Daily
Free, self-guided tour

158 artists
69 studio spaces
10 desert cities

Transforming the Ordinary into Art
Step inside the studios of five exceptional artists — “materialists” whose work transforms everything from raw organic matter to repurposed relics into powerful visual statements. Spanning sculpture, painting, fiber art, and mixed media, each artist brings a deep dedication to craft and concept. Some draw inspiration from ancestral traditions; others reimagine the meaning of discarded objects — yet all forge connections that transcend time and place.

Fiber

Mixed Media

Painting

Mixed Media

Painting

Photography

Fiber

Painting

Sculpture