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Old Town Cellar Installs Dual Gallery Exhibition of Metal Wall Sculptures & Photography for “Art & Wine” Series

LQAF News, Press Releases Jul 19, 2010

Art and wine lovers are invited to the August edition of the fun new summer art event series in Old Town La Quinta, “Art & Wine” presented by La Quinta Arts Foundation (LQAF) and Old Town Cellar.
“First Tuesday Reception” on August 3rd, 5 to 7 pm – Meet the Artists & [...]

LQAF Scholarship Winners Announced

Press Releases, Scholarships May 20, 2010

See the 2010/2011 winners’ artwork HERE…
The tradition of the La Quinta Arts Foundation Visual Art Scholarship Awards continues with the announcement of 26 students who were granted $32,500 to attend college for the 2010/2011 academic year.
Since it was instituted in 1984, La Quinta Arts Foundation’s Visual Arts Scholarship Program has awarded $910,502 to local students pursuing college degrees [...]

LQAF Visual Arts Scholarship

LQAF News, Press Releases, Feb 05, 2010

La Quinta Arts Foundation 2010-2011 academic year Visual Arts Scholarship Program is now open to interested students.  Apply online at:
http://www.lqaf.com/about-the-foundation/visual-arts-scholarships/
Since the program was instituted in 1984 La Quinta Arts Foundation’s Visual Arts Scholarship Program has awarded over $878,000 to more than 600 Coachella Valley students pursuing college degrees in the visual arts.
Annual scholarship awards are [...]

The Auen Foundation Awards Grant to LQAF

LQAF News, Press Releases, Dec 21, 2009

La Quinta Arts Foundation (LQAF) has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Auen Foundation to assist with funding cultural programs that enrich the quality of life for senior citizens.
The Auen Foundation is a private, family foundation established in 1992 by Ron and Sherrie Auen with the belief that the elderly are one of the [...]

On Earth to Stay Exhibit

Cultural Events, Press Releases Oct 27, 2009

On Earth to Stay, an exhibit planned in recognition of Native American Heritage month will run November 6 through December 12, 2009 at La Quinta Museum, 77885 Avenida Montezuma, La Quinta, CA.  The exhibit, presented by La Quinta Arts Foundation, La Quinta Historical Society and La Quinta Museum will be accompanied by a series [...]

LQAF Grants $30,000 in Scholarship Awards

LQAF News, Press Releases, Scholarships May 07, 2009

Determined to continue its legacy, particularly during the economic downturn, La Quinta Arts Foundation (LQAF) has awarded $30,000 to 24 talented art majors to attend college during the 2009/10 academic year. This amount includes $8,000 Ryan Ramirez Memorial Scholarship funding, plus Melville Keever and David Marks Memorial Funds. Since it was instituted in 1984, La Quinta [...]

LQAF Awarded Sam’s Club Foundation Grant

LQAF News, Press Releases Nov 10, 2008

La Quinta, CA – Sam’s Club Foundation, has presented La Quinta Arts Foundation, (LQAF), a $1,000 Community Grant, it was announced today by LQAF Executive Director Christi Salamone. Sam’s Club charities are nominated by store employees, and in this case Dorothy Bisbano, Business Manager at the La Quinta Sam’s Club championed the request.
“We are most [...]

Sixth Season for Art Under the Umbrellas at Old Town La Quinta

LQAF News, Press Releases Sep 18, 2008

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 [...]

LQAF & City of La Quinta Sponsor Museum Excursions

Cultural Events, LQAF News, Press Releases Aug 02, 2008

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 [...]

Over $40,000 in Visual Arts Scholarships Awarded

LQAF News, Press Releases May 18, 2008

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 [...]