In today’s era of heightened environmental awareness, artists are increasingly turning to junk stores, trash bins, and surplus outlets to satisfy their urge to create while still caring for the planet. This exhibit is designed to make people rethink our throw-away society by sharing the local community’s innovative and often surprising use of reused and recycled materials.
The Morongo Basin is home to many types of artists who are inspired by the desert landscape. The theme for 2022 is “The Desert is a Vast Land,” in contrast to ‘Wasteland.’ The hope is that participants, through their art, will counter the idea that the Mojave Desert is a space for trash and destruction, and highlight some of the more lively and attractive features of the desert environment.
The exhibition will be a juried show and awards will be given to “Best in Show,” “Most Creative,” “Best Interpretation of the Theme” and “Staff Favorite.”
Artwork must be submitted online for review prior to March 12.
Artwork must be submitted online for review prior to March 12.
Things you should know
- The 2022 theme is “The Desert is a Vast Land,” not a ‘Wasteland.’ Your artwork must be made from or include some form of recycled material with the theme in mind. Be creative and original!
- Morongo Basin artists, youth and/or adults, may enter this art exhibit.
- Each artist may enter up to 3 pieces of their artwork and upload images for museum staff to review.
- Any recycled medium will be considered.
- This exhibit will be juried by local art professionals (TBD). Entries will be judged for ‘Best in Show,’ ‘Most Creative,’ ‘Best Interpretation of the Theme,’ and ‘Staff Favorite.’
- There is no cost to participate.
- The deadline for submissions is March 12, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. Since we are on a tight schedule to review the submissions and notify everyone, we are unable to accept entries after the deadline. We cannot accept artwork dropped off at the museum for review. Artists will be notified by March 16, 2022 of accepted or declined entries.
