La Quinta Arts Festival Ranked #2 In The Nation!
La Quinta Arts Festival Named #2 Fine Art Festival in the United States
Gregory Lawler’s Art Fair SourceBook, ‘The Definitive Guide to the Best Juried Arts and Craft Fairs in the United States’ has just announced La Quinta Arts Festival as the #2 Fine Art Festival and #4 Fine Craft Festival in the United States for [...]
LQAF Partners with Art Alliance for Contemporary Glass
Marking La Quinta Arts Festival’s 30th Anniversary, LQAF has announced a partnership with Art Alliance for Contemporary Glass (AACG), a non-profit organization whose mission is to further the development and appreciation of art made from glass. The Alliance informs collectors, critics and curators by encouraging and supporting museum exhibitions, university glass departments and specialized teaching [...]
The ‘Art’ of Fashion at Chico’s El Paseo
Join La Quinta Arts Foundation on Sunday, January 15, 2012 from 11am to 6pm as we help launch Chico’s 2012 Spring Collection. Discover the latest Chico’s fashion trends and indulge in luxurious intimate apparel at Soma.
Catch plein air artists Elaine Mathews, Silvio Silvestri and Diane McClary in action as they paint on El Paseo. Enjoy the [...]
Announcing 30th La Quinta Arts Festival Featured Artists
In anticipation of its 30th Anniversary, La Quinta Arts Foundation has invited three artists to be featured at La Quinta Arts Festival, March 8-11, 2012.
Master glass artist and a leader of the modern Studio Glass Movement, Randy Strong will preside for the 2012 event. Strong is a two time winner of the Niche Award (2005 [...]
Goodbye Stan Sniff
La Quinta Arts Foundation is saddened with the news of Councilman Stanley Sniff’s death. Our deepest sympathy is extended to Stan’s family and everyone at the City of La Quinta. Stan Sniff served La Quinta for 25 years with dedication and pride for his beloved City.
Special Offer for LQAF Patrons from IWM
Integrated Mortgage Management, a service provided by Integrated Wealth Management presents the Charitable Giving Mortgage Program. Through 2011, a donation of $200 for every home loan purchased or refinanced through Integrated Mortgage Management will be made to La Quinta Arts Foundation.
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La Quinta Mourns
Tom Genovese
La Quinta Arts Foundation mourns the passing of beloved City of La Quinta City Manager, Tom Genovese. Our sincere and heartfelt sympathy is extended to Tom’s mother Rosemary, brother Rick, his son Matthew, and the La Quinta City Council and staff. For 25 years Tom devoted himself to the citizens of La Quinta ensuring our [...]
Announcing 5th La Quinta Blues & Brews Lineup
LQAF announces an UNBELIEVABLE line-up for the 5th Annual La Quinta Blues & Brews, Saturday, November 19, 2011 at La Quinta Civic Center Campus, 11am to 6pm. Gates open at 10:30am.
Firing up the day at 11:00am are Coachella Valley favorites the BARRY BAUGHN BLUES BAND, Barry Baughn (lead guitar) and crew Alaz Diaz (drums), Bob Gross [...]
Tom Thornton’s Woodwork Takes 1st Place
Artist Tom Thornton recently won 1st Place for Master Woodworking in the Accessories/Boxes Category at the Orange County Fair 2011 Visual Arts Program. Thornton, a resident of Oceanside, is a regular participant at both Art Under the Umbrellas and La Quinta Arts Festival where he exhibits his individually handmade segmented-wood boxes in various sizes. View [...]
Glass Artist Kathy Jenkins to Create Official CVA Gifts
The Palm Springs Desert Resort Communities Convention and Visitors Authority (CVA) has selected a striking piece of Kathy Jenkin’s fused glass art work s to be one of the official client gifts offered by the CVA this year. Jenkins’ work was placed in contention for this commission by LQAF, along with several other artists, when [...]
