The Borrego Art Institute is a nonprofit organization that’s here to inspire and enrich the Borrego Springs community. People come here to experience, create, and enjoy all art forms — from pottery to gardening, painting to photography. Our distinctive campus features the Gallery and the ArtPark gardens as well as an off-campus pottery studio. The BAI is a community resource and gathering place and a major supporter of adult and children’s education, participation and art appreciation. Please join us for classes, workshops, shows, and other events, and become a member. Whether you are an artist, a Borrego Springs resident, a visitor, an art lover, or simply a curious explorer, we look forward to welcoming you!
May 6 - October 1, 2023
CELEBRATING THE SUMMER SHOW: Art of all subject matter and mediums will be coming in all summer, replacing art that is sold.
The George Harwood Phillips Collection: AUSTRALIAN ABORIGINAL ART on Bark and Canvas, in the North Gallery.
May 6 - October 1, 2023
CELEBRATING THE SUMMER SHOW: Art of all subject matter and mediums will be coming in all summer, replacing art that is sold.
The George Harwood Phillips Collection: AUSTRALIAN ABORIGINAL ART on Bark and Canvas, in the North Gallery.
October 7 – October 29, 2023
Two Art Exhibits Celebrate the Natural World
Borrego Art Institute’s Season Opening Features Life in the Desert and Beyond.
The Borrego Art Institute kicks off its 2023-2024 gallery season Oct. 7 with The Art of Flora, Fauna, and Earth’s Elements, showcasing our world’s astonishing plants, animals, and elements. New and returning regional artists will present their work in a variety of mediums in the main gallery.
In the North BAI Gallery, Heat Echoes: Infrared Landscapes and Other Works by photographer Jerry Berkstresserwill feature scenes from the Eastern Sierra and the Sonoran and Mojave deserts. This exhibit includes traditional black and white and infrared photography. Without the distraction of color, Berkstresser urges the viewer to focus on other aspects—shapes, patterns, and the overall composition of the photograph. Infrared photography takes it a step further. Beyond the color red, the infrared spectrum extends outside the range of human perception. Heat Echoes opens a window into that spectrum.
Opening reception is October 7, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
GALLERY HOURS
Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Closed Monday to Thursday
GALLERY HOURS
Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Closed Monday to Thursday
FRESH VEGETABLES SALE
Our Compost Program: Scraps To Soil!
Turn your leftover vegetable peelings, bread, coffee grounds, and other kitchen scraps directly into compost that goes back into the Community Gardens. Healthy soil is a major part of growing in a desert environment, and your kitchen scraps help make it possible. Dropping off compostable material at the ArtPark is quick and easy, and volunteers are happy to share more about the compost program next time you stop by the ArtPark.
Seasonal vegetables are available weekly at the ArtPark. The gardens provide bumper crops of squash, onions, salad greens, Swiss chard, herbs, eggplant, peaches, apples, and figs in season.
These super-fresh herbs and veggies are the best deal in town at $5 a bag on Friday mornings.
Become a Table Sponsor Stainless Steel Sign With Your Personal Message
Please contact the BAI if you are interested in becoming a full or partial table sponsor. With a full-table sponsorship of $1,000, you can add a name plate to one of the beautifully designed tables, which are constructed to last a lifetime. It’s a great way to commemorate loved ones!
THE POTTERY STUDIO
ThePottery studio has CLOSED for the season.
Stay up to date on classes, events, exhibitions and more!
Gallery & ArtPark
Borrego Art Institute
665 Palm Canyon Drive, at Christmas Circle
Borrego Springs, CA 92004
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 2383
Borrego Springs, CA 92004
Phone: (760) 767.5152
Email: [email protected]
October 7 – October 29, 2023
Two Art Exhibits Celebrate the Natural World. The Borrego Art Institute’s Season Opening Features Life in the Desert and Beyond.
The Borrego Art Institute kicks off its 2023-2024 gallery season October 7, 2023, with The Art of Flora, Fauna, and Earth’s Elements, showcasing our world’s astonishing plants, animals, and elements. New and returning regional artists will present their work in a variety of mediums in the main gallery.
In the North BAI Gallery, Heat Echoes: Infrared Landscapes and Other Works by photographer Jerry Berkstresser will feature scenes from the Eastern Sierra and the Sonoran and Mojave deserts. This exhibit includes traditional black and white and infrared photography. Without the distraction of color, Berkstresser urges the viewer to focus on other aspects—shapes, patterns, and the overall composition of the photograph. Infrared photography takes it a step further. Beyond the color red, the infrared spectrum extends outside the range of human perception. Heat Echoes opens a window into that spectrum.
The opening reception is October 7, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m
Open Wednesday - Sunday 10 am - 4 pm.
Closed Monday and Tuesday
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Borrego Art Institute is a 501 (c) 3
not-for-profit corporation.
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