Hidden Gems

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Chris Blades

Executive Director and Co-founder of Desert Open Studios

2026 Tour

January 23–25, 2026

11AM–4PM Daily
Free, self-guided tour

158 artists
69 studio spaces
10 desert cities

A Full-Day Adventure of Art, Wonder, and Reflection
Embark on a full-day journey through the desert’s most hidden artistic gems. This tour takes you from Coachella to Desert Hot Springs to Snow Creek, bringing you to artists who rarely open their doors to the public. From metalworking to mixed media, from pottery to fantastical outdoor installations, you’ll discover the creative spirit that pulses through the Valley. Step into this wild, untold story of the desert and be amazed by the vision and story telling of these one-of-a kind creators.

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Sculpture

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Sculpture

Drawing

Ceramics

Painting

Mixed Media

Printmaking

Painting

Mixed Media

Sculpture