Indio has a rich arts history and a vibrant arts scene. Look here for stories as we turn the spotlight on news about the arts and newsmakers who make the scene possible.
The 100-foot long mural includes references to the Riverside County Fairgrounds and famous music festivals but also native plants, papel picado, lotería cards, and a piñata.
Indio is upgrading its public art experience with uniform, interactive signage featuring QR codes to help residents and visitors explore the city's vibrant murals and iconic sculptures.
Step into the work spaces of more than a hundred artists valley-wide, including several East Valley artists showcasing their work at CV Collective.
Five murals and three sculptures are either complete or close to completion throughout the city.
The designs should be visually dense without empty space that would unintentionally encourage graffiti.
Board of Supervisors Chair V. Manuel Pérez’s district played host to the event at Acrisure Arena, where he highlighted the county’s “wins,” a nod to the venue’s status as the home of the Firebirds.
Matt King's "It Came From the Desert!, Vol. 3" features tracks from 26 local artists and bands. He hopes the project inspires musicians to get into the studio.
One of few live music venues in the East Valley will work to fulfill the rest of this month's shows, but the future beyond is uncertain.
The unanimously approved plan funds four new projects including murals at city buildings and parks.
During Tuesday's meeting of the Indio Public Arts Commission, Morelia Calderon was back to present more details about her vision for a large-scale mural that would be painted between Monroe and Arabia streets on John Nobles Avenue.
