It began 6 seasons ago, with only 20 artists, but a good deal of hope and expectation. Six years later, expectations have been met and exceeded as La Quinta Arts Foundation (LQAF) presents its season-opening “Art Under the Umbrellas” October 11th, 10am-4pm in the quaint setting of Old Town La Quinta.
This popular outdoor event, adjacent [...]

RIDE WITH US! If you yearn to view over eighty works by premier American Modernists or want to experience ancient Chinese history come to life, you won’t want to miss two exceptional museum tours hosted by La Quinta Arts Foundation and the City of La Quinta Community Services Department.
On September 20th journey with fellow [...]

Since 1982 La Quinta Arts Foundation has created programs and opportunities to nurture and support artists through our mission of Promoting and Cultivating the Arts.
Undergoing a rigorous jury process competing with nearly 1,000 applicants these artists display mastery of their respective medium and excellence in presentation to qualify for La Quinta [...]

La Quinta Arts Foundation has granted a total of $41,750 to 25 students in their 2008-2009 Visual Arts Scholarship Awards, it was announced by LQAF Executive Director, Christi Salamone.  Since it was established in 1984, LQAF’s scholarship program has awarded a total of $847,302 to Coachella Valley students in pursuit of college degrees in the [...]

La Quinta Arts Festival is proud to announce our 2008 Award Winners. Twenty-four judges are selected to independently evaluate one media of art on the opening morning of Festival. The level of expertise brought by this panel of judges adds tremendous credibility to our event. We encourage the judges to interact with each artist [...]

“Pallino,” a beautiful, yet whimsical bronze sculpture by noted Colorado sculptor, James LaCasse, has been chosen as the Official Festival Poster for the 2008 La Quinta Arts Festival, it was announced by LQAF Executive Director, Christi Salamone.  The Festival will run from March 13th through the 16th at La Quinta Civic Center Campus.
“Many people view [...]

Since 1982 La Quinta Arts Foundation has created programs and opportunities to nurture and support artists through our mission of Promoting and Cultivating the Arts.
Undergoing a rigorous jury process competing with nearly 1,000 applicants these artists display mastery of their respective medium and excellence in presentation to qualify for La Quinta Arts Festival.
La Quinta Arts [...]

Season Opener Scheduled October 21st at Old Town La Quinta
La Quinta, CA (October 12, 2007) – La Quinta Arts Foundation will launch its highly anticipated
25th Anniversary Season with Art Under the Umbrellas at Old Town La Quinta on Saturday,
October 21, 2006 from 10am to Dusk. Admission is free. Ample complimentary parking is
available.
A diverse mix of [...]