Mission Statement:
This organization shall be to stimulate, motivate, and enhance members skills and appreciation of creative art.
Message from the President
“Creativity takes courage” – Henri Matisse “And a Business plan” – Mark Everitt
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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
DAL GALLERY OPENING TBA
Update: The DAL website is in transition as we relocate to our new home. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. The website design is a work in progress; your ideas and suggestions are important and appreciated. When submitting an inquiry, please include your contact information for follow-up if required. Thank you for your cooperation.
UPCOMING Event
Maturango Museum “Call to Artists” for the Open Studio Tour 2026
The Maturango Museum is now accepting applications (due by August 23) from local artists for the Maturango Museum’s Open Studio Tour 2026. Artists open their studios for the 2-day event so guests can visit and purchase artwork. The tour will be Saturday and Sunday, October 24,25, 10 am – 4 pm each day. Each artist will also have their artwork displayed in the 2-month Open Studio Tour Exhibit (Sep 12 – Nov 2) at the Museum and be a part of the Artists’ Reception on Sunday, September 13, 2 – 4 pm.
For information and applications, please go to the museum (open 10 – 5 Monday – Saturday, noon – 4 pm Sunday) or send an e-mail to Andrea at gallery@maturango.org requesting Open Studio Tour information.
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.
Activities at a Glance
DAL plans a minimum of two workshops per year.
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Membership
Becoming a member will bring you many benefits, including workshop fee discounts, up-to-date local art information, and more.
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Scheduled Demos and Ongoing Classes
We offer watercolor, pastel, acrylic, oil, and pottery classes.