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!
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 July & August at the AquaFit Activities Center in Yucca Valley. During the summer months we feature any of our members that wish to participate and this definitely resulted in a unique combination of represented mediums, themes, and creative styles. I am so thrilled to be able to be a part of hanging such a collection of art at this venue.
Chaparral Artists MEMBERS are featured during July & August at Desert Hills Presbyterian Church in Yucca Valley. During the summer months we feature any of our members that wish to participate and this often creates a unique combination of represented mediums, themes, and creative styles.
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
We resume regular meetings on SEPTEMBER 14! 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, SEPTEMBER 17 (4:30-6pm)
Intake Day 2 = Friday, SEPTEMBER 18 (12:30-2pm)
Rainbow Stew
55509 29 Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, We have one judged exhibit this season for all creative works – no theme! Accepted mediums = photography, painting, assemblage, digital art, fiber art, and more. If your piece can hang safely on a wall, you’re welcome to enter it. Submissions will be divided into subject-based categories (like Nature, Creatures, Man-Made, or Abstract) provided each category has at least five entries to ensure an interesting competition. Judged exhibits have entry fees, and only works that have not won a prize in a previous Chaparral show are eligible.
All artists are welcome to submit entries during these judged shows. Participation is open to EVERYONE. Chaparral Members’ fees are slightly lower/submission though, so consider joining and become part of our vibrant artistic community. R
Our NEXT Reception
SEPTMBER 19 (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 Late Spring Outings 🎨🌵
At this time, no outings are scheduled. With gas prices remaining high and temperatures continuing to climb, we are hesitant to commit to destinations too far from the High Desert, where many of our members reside.
That said, we’d love to hear your ideas! If there is a location, event, or destination you’d enjoy visiting as a group, please share your thoughts by emailing the art group. Carpooling can help reduce travel costs, but we need enough interested participants to make group travel practical and enjoyable.
Let us know where you’d like to go—we’re always open to suggestions!
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!