Artist Registration
Featured image of Marcy Gregory at work.
2026 Tour Key Dates
August 14, 2025
Registration Opens
October 1, 2025
Registration Deadline
December 1, 2025
Handbook & Maps Ready for Pickup
January 23–35, 2026
Tour Dates
11AM–4PM Daily
Registration for the 2026 tour is now open!
Join a growing community of desert-based artists and share your creative space with the public.
Registration Details & Process
Fee
$100 – Early Bird Pricing (until September 15, 2025)
$125 – Regular Pricing (closes October 1, 2025)
Artists must register as individuals, even if sharing a studio space
Registration Deadline
October 1, 2025
Artistic Discipline
Open to artists working in all mediums
Open to full-time and part-time artists
Registration Guideline
Read our Artist Registration Guide to help prepare for a successful submission
Registration Form
How to register
Read over the Artist Registration Guide before you begin to ensure a successful submission.
Complete the online registration form (available August 14, 2025).
Submit your payment via secure checkout. We accept all major credit cards.
Upload your studio location, images of your work, and artist statement via the registration form.
Get your email confirmation and start preparing! Check out our artist resources section to see how you can begin promoting your studio early.
Registration Form
What You'll Get
Your $100 registration fee includes:
Handbook Feature
Listing in our printed and digital handbooks.
Tour Map Feature
Listing in our printed and digital interactive tour maps.
Web Directory Listing
Profile on our official website artists directory for a year.
Social Media Promotion
Promotion through the official Desert Open Studios social accounts.
Curation Opportunity
Opportunity to be selected for our curator partners' tours.
Resource Bank
Access to pro tips and marketing tools to help you promote your work .
Registration Form
Registration is now open!
Reserve your spot before September 15 to lock in early-bird pricing. Registration closes on October 1.
Registration Form
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can participate in Desert Open Studios?
Artists living and/or working in the Coachella Valley and surrounding desert communities are welcome to apply. We have artists from Desert Hot Springs up to Mountain Center participate. All media are accepted.
What is the cost to participate?
The registration fee is $100 per artist, not per studio. Each artist must register individually, even if working out of a shared space.
When does registration open and close?
Registration opens August 14, 2025 and closes on October 1, 2025.
Can I register as a studio?
No. Artists must register individually, even if sharing a studio or exhibition space.
Can I register as a collective?
Collectives refer to a group of artists who regularly produce, exhibit, market, and sell their work as a single entity. Collectives who meet this criteria are welcome to register as a single entity.
Desert Open Studios reserve sole discretion on the determination of a collective.
What does the registration fee include?
Participating comes with many benefits!
- Printed catalogue and map listing
- Website profile and interactive map listing
- Social media mentions
- Digital artist handbook
- Printed lawn sign
- Eligibility (but not guarantee) for curated features
Do I need a traditional studio to participate?
Not necessarily. You can participate from any workspace where you can safely and meaningfully host visitors, including home studios, garages, or shared spaces.
Some galleries and curators open their space up during Desert Open Studios to host artists who do not have a publicly accessible studio. If you need some recommendations, please contact us.
What are the event dates?
The sixth annual Desert Open Studios tour will run from January 23–25, 2025.
Is there a sales commission?
No. Artists keep 100% of their sales.
How will visitors find me?
Your studio will be included on the printed event map and handbook, listed on our interactive digital map, and promoted via social media and the website.
Can I get help preparing my studio or marketing my work?
Yes! All registered artists receive access to a digital handbook with preparation tips, plus support and promotional guidance from our team. We encourage you to check our knowledge base to learn how to get the most out of your Desert Open Studios experience.