MEDIA RELEASE: OCTOBER 16, 2025
Artists Announced for Joshua Tree National Park Art Expo 2025

The 13th annual Joshua Tree National Park Art Expo juried exhibition opens on November 1st at the historic 29 Palms Art Gallery and features 64 artists, whose artwork was inspired by the national park.

A total of 154 artists submitted entries this year from the desert region, across California, the U.S., and Canada. The 64 artists juried into the exhibition include 25 from the Morongo Basin, 7 from the Coachella Valley, 3 from out of state, 1 from Canada, and 28 from other cities throughout California.

JTNP Art Expo opening weekend festivities are set for Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 1 and 2 at the 29 Palms Art Gallery, with artist booths on the gallery grounds, live music on the outdoor stage, food and beverages, and a cash beer/wine bar. Expo hours are Saturday 10 am to 7 pm, with an awards reception from 4 to 7 pm, and Sunday 10 am to 4 pm. Admission is free.

At the awards reception on Saturday evening, cash awards totaling $4,000 will be presented in three categories: 2-Dimensional Art, 3-Dimensional Art, and Photography. In addition, an honorary Superintendent’s Award will be selected by Joshua Tree National Park Superintendent Jane Rodgers.

The exhibition will remain on display November 1-30, 2025, at the 29 Palms Art Gallery, 74055 Cottonwood Drive at National Park Drive, 29 Palms. The gallery is open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11 am to 3 pm and by appointment.

A preview of the artwork is now available on the website, jtnpARTS.org.

The annual Joshua Tree National Park Art Expo is presented by Joshua Tree National Park Council for the Arts in partnership with 29 Palms Artists’ Guild, both 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations based in Twentynine Palms.

This event is sponsored in part by grants from the City of Twentynine Palms, Visit 29 Palms, and the city’s Public Arts Advisory Committee.