Indian Wells Arts Festival

From Indian Wells Arts Festival Website:

The 13th Annual INDIAN WELLS ARTS FESTIVAL . . . where Art is a Happening! attracts an audience of thousands from local residents and tourists to serious buyers and collectors and uniquely showcases a wide variety of contemporary and traditional fine art and high quality craft. This outdoor judged and juried art show is held on the grass plaza of the newly expanded Indian Wells Tennis Garden - home of the BNP Paribas Tennis Tournament. The city of Indian Wells is located in the heart of the Southern California -- Palm Springs Desert Resort Communities 200 artists from throughout the country are selected by jury process and they transform the grass promenade of the Indian Wells Tennis Garden into an artisan village and festive outdoor marketplace with thousands of one- of- a -kind pieces of art for sale. You don't need to be an art aficionado to enjoy the Indian Wells Arts Festival which is designed to create a festive event experience and community celebration. Everyone loves to watch the on-site demonstrations including sand sculpture, glass blowing, painting, weaving, large scale stone sculpturing, larger-than-life mural painting, wood carving and pottery throwing. The 2nd Annual Objet Trouve Found Art Festival participates once again featuring award winning found artists creating a 'festival of festivals.' Enjoy special exhibits, sidewalk chalk drawing and children's activities and more. Live musical entertainment, cocktails, wine and refreshment are ongoing throughout the day under the shade structure of this newly expanded venue. "Easter Sunday Eggs + Champagne in the Garden" brunch menu is available until noon. Ranked one of the 100 Best Fine Art Shows in the country by Sunshine Artist magazine and Best of the Best Art Festivals by readers of Palm Spring Life magazine. The festival takes place Friday through Sunday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (Gates close at 4:00). Parking is free and valet is available.