Art in Public PlacesArt in Public Places
Art in Public Places of Twentynine Palms is dedicated to enhance and enliven the quality of its vital cultural community. As part of the Public Arts Program of the City of Twentynine Palms, administered by the Public Arts Advisory Committee (PAAC), Art in Public Places encourages artists, developers, and the business community to discuss commissions and donations for public art, displaying art in public places, and planning cultural events.
PAAC meets the first Wednesday of each month at 12 p.m. at the Recreation Dept. conference room, Luckie Park, 74362 Joe Davis Drive, Twentynine Palms, (760)367-7562. The public is invited.
NEXT PAAC Meeting: Wed., May 2, 2012 at 12 p.m. (click here for agenda).
PAAC Members: Chair Pat Flanagan, Vice Chair Lesley Thornburg, and Directors Allen Barter, Ann Congdon, Wayne Winiecke. (Chuck Caplinger, Chair Emeritus) ARTIST SURVEY RESULTS - 2012Artist Survey: Morongo Basin artists, photographers, writers, musicians, and performing artists participated in an online survey created by the Public Arts Advisory Committee to compile a profile of our desert art community. PAAC Chair Pat Flanagan gave a Power Point presentation at the Arts & Business Roundtable in Twentynine Palms on Feb. 23. Click the link below to see a copy of that summary. (PDF files)
 ARTIST SURVEY 2012 - Summary of Artist Survey Responses
Comments & Responses to Artist Survey Question #22
Comments & Responses to Artist Survey Question #23 Art in Public Places: VISITOR CENTER & GALLERYNow Showing - March 1 to May 31, 2012: "Desert Wildflowers: Kaleidoscope of Color" featuring works by local artists, including oil and acrylic paintings, watercolors, photography, mixed media, and three-dimensional representations of our springtime desert in and around Joshua Tree National Park. Twentynine Palms Visitor Center & Gallery and Chamber of Commerce, 73484 29 Palms Hwy. (at Desert Queen Ave.), downtown Twentynine Palms, CA 92277. (760)367-6197. Open 9-5 Mon.-Fri., 10-4 Sat.-Sun. Admission free.
March 1-May 31, 2012 - "Desert Wildflowers: Kaleidoscope of Color" Show at Visitor Center. Reception: Friday, March 2, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
UPCOMING DESERT-THEMED EXHIBITIONS:
June 1-August 31, 2012 - Desert Nights (focus on the stars)
Sept. 1-Oct. 31, 2012 - Sunrise, Sunset
Nov. 1-Dec. 31, 2012 - Military Memories
Jan. 2-Feb. 28, 2013 - Palms
March 1-May 31, 2013 - Desert Critters
PREVIOUS EXHIBITIONS:
Jan./Feb. 2012 - Desert Storms Show
Nov./Dec. 2011 - Desert Ingenuity, Keys Ranch
Sept./Oct. 2011 - Pioneering Spirit Exhibition
Summer 2011 - Steve Flock Photography
Spring 2011 - Joshua Tree National Park 75th Art in Public Places: CITY HALLPREVIOUS EXHIBITS at City Hall:
March-April 2011 ~ Kelly O'Sullivan - Desert nature photography
January-February 2011 ~ Zander Hardin photography & Lyn Sells paintings
November-December 2010 ~ Diana Shay Diehl photography & David Greene paintings
September-October 2010 ~ Jim Smart Desert Photography
July-August 2010 ~ Rocky Arnold abstracts & Patricia Quandel photography
May-June 2010 ~ Drew Reese Desert Photography
March-April 2010 ~ Pat Flynn "Desert Florals" watercolors
January-February 2010 ~ Ray Yeager & Jim Smart photographic art
November-December 2009 ~ Marilyn Fernald & Chris Walters desert paintings
September-October 2009 ~ Chuck Caplinger oils, Wally Pacholka night sky photography
July-August 2009 ~ Bruce Miller photography
May-June 2009 ~ Jennifer Ruggiero b/w photography
March-April 2009 ~ Kevin Wong photography
January-February 2009 ~ Deane Locke watercolors
November-December 2008 ~ Barbara Matheney paintings
PAAC Meeting Agendas & Minutes Agenda - Wed., May 2, 2012 at 12 p.m.
Minutes - PAAC Meeting - April 4, 2012
Agenda - PAAC Meeting - April 4, 2012
Agenda - PAAC Meeting - March 7, 2012
ARTS & BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE - Feb. 23, 2012
Agenda - PAAC Meeting - Feb. 1, 2012
Agenda - PAAC Meeting - Jan. 4, 2012
Agenda - PAAC Meeting - Dec. 7, 2011
Agenda - PAAC Meeting - November 2, 2011
Agenda - PAAC Meeting - October 5, 2011
Minutes - PAAC Meeting - October 5, 2011
Agenda - PAAC Meeting - Sept. 7, 2011
Minutes - PAAC Meeting - August 3, 2011
Agenda - PAAC Meeting - June 8, 2011
Minutes - PAAC Meeting - May 4, 2011
Agenda - PAAC Meeting - May 4, 2011
PAAC Workshop on Arts & Tourism - April 23, 2011
Agenda - PAAC Meeting - April 6, 2011
Agenda - PAAC Meeting - March 9, 2011
Agenda - PAAC Meeting Feb. 8, 2011
Agenda - PAAC Meeting April 7, 2010
Agenda - PAAC Meeting March 3, 2010
Agenda - PAAC Meeting Feb. 3, 2010
Agenda - PAAC Meeting Jan. 6, 2010
Agenda - PAAC Meeting Dec. 9, 2009
Agenda - PAAC Meeting Nov. 4, 2009
Agenda - PAAC Meeting Oct. 7, 2009
Agenda - PAAC Special Mtg. Sept. 23, 2009
Agenda - PAAC Meeting Sept. 2, 2009
Agenda - PAAC Meeting July 8, 2009 Public Art at MBTA Twentynine Palms Transit CenterTwo new public art installations have been added to the City, selected for placement at the new MBTA Twentynine Palms Transit Center on Adobe Road, which opened in Fall 2010. After a review of applications and a selection of four finalists by the Public Arts Advisory Committee, final award to two Morongo Basin artists was announced by the Morongo Basin Transit Authority on Nov. 19, 2009: Randy Addy of Pioneertown and John Whytock of Joshua Tree. Art in Public Places: "Celebrate 29!" SculptureArt in Public Places: The City of Twentynine Palms Public Arts Advisory Committee wrapped its newest public art sculpture with a giant bow for the ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 1, 2009. Designed by Chuck Caplinger and built by Maurice "Moe" Pegorelli of Twentynine Palms, the 7-1/2-foot tall "29!" sculpture is installed at the base of Donnell Hill (downtown side) at Bullion Avenue and 29 Palms Hwy., and is designed to be a gateway statement to greet motorists entering the downtown area. "29!"
On May 1, 2009, an official ribbon-cutting ceremony was held in downtown Twentynine Palms for the new "29!" sculpture. On hand to perform the official ribbon cutting were (left to right) artist and sculpture designer Chuck Caplinger, Chair of the Public Arts Advisory Committee; local artist/builder Maurice "Moe" Pegorelli, who completed construction of the sculpture in March 2009; and Mayor pro tem Steve Flock, City of Twentynine Palms.
 News release 04-27-2009 - Celebrate 29! Sculpture dedication May 1
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Swigart Memorial Sculpture on National Park Drive, donated by artist Simi Dabah
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Art in Public Places: The Public Arts Advisory Committee installed the Michael Swigart Memorial Sculpture on National Park Drive in 2009 in honor of the late Michael Swigart (1945-2008), for his support of the arts in Twentynine Palms. Swigart served as City Manager 2002-2006 and was instrumental in formation of Art in Public Places and the City's Public Arts Program and Public Arts Advisory Committee.
This 20-foot steel sculpture by artist Simi Dabah (of Joshua Tree/Los Angeles) was donated to the City of Twentynine Palms for the memorial. A dedication was held on March 20, 2009, followed by a reception at 29 Palms Inn. More than 75 prominent citizens, artists, and city officials attended the festivities and experienced a renewed sense of community spirit at the event. Support for public art in Twentynine Palms is entering a new phase. Watch for more City sculpture installations coming soon!
 News Release 03-16-2009 - Swigart Memorial Dedication
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