Welcome to Chaparral Artists

We are an art organization in the Morongo Basin that exists to support artists. Chaparral Artists started as a group of friends that wanted to assist the local theater, later separating into the Chaparral Artists organization. In 2013 we were granted 501(c)3 status with a strong goal of supporting art culture and providing youth art opportunities in the area.

Our CURRENT Featured Artists!

Chaparral Artists MEMBERS are featured during September & October at the AquaFit Activities Center in Yucca Valley. AquaFit shared a desire to represent crafters and artisans with smaller works that would highlight their September Craft Fair day and I think we did a lovely job of doing just that.

Raini Armstrong is featured during September & October at Desert Hills Presbyterian Church in Yucca Valley. Raini is showing a few larger watercolors, maybe a few you haven’t seen before, but certainly a couple oldies but goodies!

Show your support by visiting these venues and enjoying beautiful creations! For more information about these venues, visit the Schedule page. For more information about these artists visit the Members page and search for their name.

Our NEXT Meeting

Our next meetings is on NOVEMBER 9! Remember to attend by 1pm, and make sure you are coming to the HDA Gallery (Annex Room) – 55635 29 Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley

Our NEXT Exhibit

Intake Day 1 = Thursday, NOVEMBER 12 (4:30-6pm)
Intake Day 2 = Friday, NOVEMBER 13 (12:30-2pm)

Rainbow Stew
55509 29 Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley

“Same but Different” explores variation, perspective, and interpretation. This exhibit invites artists to present works that share a common subject, scene, or inspiration but reflect individual approaches, styles, or ideas. Whether multiple creators respond to the same workshop scene or a single artist presents similar works with unique twists, Same but Different celebrates creativity, diversity of vision, and the exciting ways a single idea can be seen and expressed in many forms. All mediums are welcome.

Our NEXT Reception

NOVEMBER 21 (4-6pm)

Rainbow Stew
55509 29 Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley

We encourage all participating creatives to attend the receptions they are part of, so they can celebrate their accomplishments, engage with the community, and support fellow artists.

Our NEXT Chaparral Outing

🌵🎨 Chaparral Artists FALL & WINTER Outings 🎨🌵

At this time, no outings are scheduled, but with cooler temperatures FINALLY HERE, it’s a great time to start planning some group adventures! Gas prices remain high, making shared outings and carpooling even more valuable as a way to keep travel costs manageable while enjoying new places and experiences together.

We also recognize that we’re heading into the holiday season, so scheduling and destinations may require a little extra consideration. We’d love to hear your suggestions! Is there a location, event, or destination you’d enjoy exploring as a group? Please share your ideas by emailing the art group.

Our goal is to plan outings that work for everyone interested, so don’t hesitate to speak up with suggestions, concerns, or scheduling preferences. The more input we receive, the easier it will be to plan trips that everyone can enjoy!

Upcoming Workshop (2026) !!!

Get excited — Chaparral Artists has a few fun and creative workshops quietly taking shape behind the scenes! While nothing is officially scheduled just yet, here’s a little sneak peek by medium: oil pastel introductions, painting on glass, and watercolor minis may all be coming your way soon.

As always, we try to keep workshops affordable whenever Chaparral Artists is providing materials, though a small supply fee may apply when paints or specialty items need to be purchased. To keep things friendly, relaxed, and hands-on, we also prefer smaller workshop groups of no more than 15 participants.

And one more thing — if YOU, or someone you know, would enjoy leading one of these welcoming creative workshops, we would love to hear from you!