Art Tours and Maps
Explore the public art in Palm Desert on foot or online.
El Paseo Invitational Exhibition Tour
Stroll along El Paseo, Palm Desert’s elegant shopping avenue, and learn about the eighteen sculptures in the median between Highway 74 and Portola Avenue. The El Paseo Invitational Exhibition rotates on a biennial basis, and brings together emerging and nationally/internationally renowned artist. After the tour enjoy shopping or dining at one of the many popular nearby restaurants.
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Civic Center Park Tour
The 72 acre- Palm Desert Civic Center Park features more than 20 pieces of public art. Highlights of this tour include the first work of public art to be commissioned and a piece created by Palm Desert’s youngest public artist. The Park also features Holocaust and peace memorials.
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City Tour
Drive or walk through the City and enjoy more than 150 pieces of artwork. Enjoy sculptures created from all types of materials, including tile, steel, stone, and even recycled airplane fuselage.
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Fred Waring Corridor Tour
Explore the artwork along several miles of Fred Waring Drive, including work at the Palm Desert Library and at many of the City's businesses.
Public Art News
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Experience the Art
See our world-renowned collection first-hand.
Take a docent-guided tour
Map out your own walking tour