MISSION STATEMENT: The purpose for this organization shall be to stimulate, motivate, and enhance members skills and appreciation of creative art. Desert Artists’ ByLaws….2026
“Creativity takes courage” – Henri Matisse
“And a Business plan” – Mark Everitt
Graphic artwork by Debbie Newton
Message from the President
The Desert Artists League Executive Board, led by Co-President Marcela and Mark Everitt, has approved a three -year lease for the League’s first permanent gallery at 211 Balsam Street in Ridgecrest- a public space to show and all members’ art, host classes and masterclasses, and gather the artist who created DAL since 1957, This milestone belongs to every member and volunteer who kept the DAL spirit alive.
Join us Saturday, August 1st, 10 am for a group Walk-through as we start the planning stages.
With Artspiration, Marcela and Mark Everitt
Update: The IT Team is catching up on the website. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Curators
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“Thank you” for your cooperation.
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
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Next Meetings: General Sept 14, 2026 Board TBA
High Desert Plein Aire
We are a group of painters and sketchers who meet on Tuesdays from 9-11. We get together and paint in different locations.
Membership
Becoming a member will bring you many benefits such as workshop fee discounts, updated local art information, and more.
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Upcoming Workshops
DAL plans a minimum of two workshops per year.
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Ongoing Classes
We offer watercolor, pastel, acrylic, oil and pottery classes.
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