Indio Arts Commission picks three muralists for park restrooms, flags cultural accuracy concerns
After reviewing nine finalists chosen from 26 proposals Tuesday evening, commissioners unanimously recommended three artists for city council approval.
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Committee formed to select from 26 proposals for art in city parks as commissioners debate using city money for art outside Indio
Murals destined for bathrooms at Indio parks serve a greater purpose than just brightening up the location. The city thinks they could also deter graffiti.
Massive mural transforms street corner into a celebration of Indio’s history and culture
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 Public Arts Commission updates plan for new interactive signage
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.
East Valley artists taking center stage this weekend at Desert Open Studios
Step into the work spaces of more than a hundred artists valley-wide, including several East Valley artists showcasing their work at CV Collective.
Major Indio public art projects advance toward completion
Five murals and three sculptures are either complete or close to completion throughout the city.
Indio seeks artists for park restroom murals to deter graffiti
The designs should be visually dense without empty space that would unintentionally encourage graffiti.
State of the County event celebrates investments in infrastructure, education, housing
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.
Halloween album featuring all local bands bewitches the valley with spooky sounds and desert-themed horrors
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.
Little Street Music Hall to close after lease talks fall through
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.
Committee formed to select from 26 proposals for art in city parks as commissioners debate using city money for art outside Indio
Murals destined for bathrooms at Indio parks serve a greater purpose than just brightening up the location. The city thinks they could also deter graffiti.
Massive mural transforms street corner into a celebration of Indio’s history and culture
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 Public Arts Commission updates plan for new interactive signage
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.
East Valley artists taking center stage this weekend at Desert Open Studios
Step into the work spaces of more than a hundred artists valley-wide, including several East Valley artists showcasing their work at CV Collective.
Major Indio public art projects advance toward completion
Five murals and three sculptures are either complete or close to completion throughout the city.
Indio seeks artists for park restroom murals to deter graffiti
The designs should be visually dense without empty space that would unintentionally encourage graffiti.
State of the County event celebrates investments in infrastructure, education, housing
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.
Halloween album featuring all local bands bewitches the valley with spooky sounds and desert-themed horrors
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.
Little Street Music Hall to close after lease talks fall through
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.