November 1-December 14, 2025: THREE CONTEMPORARY SHOWS: In the North Gallery, Landmarks of Art Founder Yoshimi Hayashi will present “GROUNDTRUTHING: GENERATIVE WORKS FROM THE LANDMARKS OF ART (LOA) AESTHETIC RESEARCH STATION.” In the Main Gallery two shows are featured: Robert Treat’s “BENEATH THE SURFACE,” a review of the artist’s encaustic work and photography and Marcy …
NOVEMBER 16 Figure Drawing Location: Studio West 587 Palm Canyon Dr. Suite 208 Borrego Springs, CA 92004 DATE & TIME: NOVEMBER 16 from 1 pm to 3 pm FREE for Members & $20 for Non-Members DESCRIPTION: Join the Borrego Art Institute for a Figure Drawing class! An instructor will be available to answer questions and guide the 2-hour …
Location: Studio West587 Palm Canyon Dr. Suite 208Borrego Springs, CA 92004Date & Time:November 20, 202510 to 11:30amPrice:FREE for Members$20 for Non-MembersMaterials:Bring a notebook, writing device, and a desire to learn.Description: In this crash course we will be discussing the basics of the Elements of Art, the Principles of Design, and Color Theory. Understanding these aspects allow an artist to …
Location: Studio West 587 Palm Canyon Dr. Suite 208 Borrego Springs, CA 92004 Date & Time: November 23, 2025 10am to 12pm Price: FREE for Members $20 for Non-Members Materials: Bring a notebook, writing device, and a desire to learn. Description: Creatives often get lost in their own work and need another creative to help. This is …
Location: Borrego Art Institute, ArtPark, Garden Café 665 Palm Canyon Dr, Borrego Springs, CA 92004 Date and Time: Saturday, November 29th, 2025 4–5 PM Price: $20 Description: Discover the art and science of olive oil tasting with Ingrid, owner of Borrego Olive Oil Co. This sensory and educational experience introduces you to the world of extra virgin …
LOCATION:Studio West587 Palm Canyon Drive, Suite 208Borrego Springs, CA, 92004DATE & TIME:This 8-week course meets once a week on Tuesdays, starting on December 2, 2025. This class is likely to end on January 27.10 am to 1 pmPRICE:Borrego Art Institute Member: FREE!Non-Member: $20DESCRIPTION:ALL LEVELS WELCOME!Join at any point during the course, while seats are available.This 8-week course …
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LOCATION:Studio West587 Palm Canyon Drive, Suite 208Borrego Springs CA 92004DATE & TIME:3 Day WorkshopDecember 5, 6, & 79 am to 3 pm, 1 hour break from 12 to 1 pm for lunch.PRICE:Borrego Art Institute Members: $150Non-Members: $180DESCRIPTION:A solid introduction to and practice of creating a recognizable bird/animal form. Students will produce a kiln fired figure of their …
Figure Drawing on DECEMBER 7Location:Studio West587 Palm Canyon Dr. Suite 208Borrego Springs, CA 92004DATE & TIME:December 7from 1 pm to 3 pmFREE for Members & $20 for Non-MembersDESCRIPTION:Join the Borrego Art Institute for a Figure Drawing class! An instructor will be available to answer questions and guide the 2-hour session. This relaxed studio class will give you the …
Location: Studio West 587 Palm Canyon Dr. Suite 208 Borrego Springs, CA 92004 Date & Time: December 11, 2025 1 to 3 pm Price: FREE for Members $20 for Non-Members Materials: Some materials are provided. Consider bringing paper that you want to share, a backing of your choice and your preferred method of glue and cutting. Supply …
December 13-28, 2025: BORREGO ART INSTITUTE POTTERY DEPARTMENT ANNUAL SALE: Featuring wonderful ceramic work by local potters just in time for holiday shopping.
Location: Studio West 587 Palm Canyon Dr. Suite 208 Borrego Springs, CA 92004 Date & Time: December 13, 2025 12 pm to 2 pm Price: FREE for all kids between 7 and 17 Materials: Materials are provided. Description: This KidsArt project allows kids to create holiday ornaments to hang on the tree or around the …
December 17, 2025-January 25, 2026: THE BORDER & BEYOND: CONTEMPORARY VIEWS An invitational showcasing the art of Latino artists in the Main Gallery. Opening reception with music and special event, January 3, 2026, 4-7 pm.
December 17, 2025-January 25, 2026. In the North Gallery. In this solo exhibition, Benito Del Águila unveils a series of vivid Pop Art works that explore the sacred, the veiled, and the divine hidden in plain sight. Drawing from the spiritual echoes of frontier culture and the mythic landscapes of the desert, these pieces reveal …
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Location: Studio West587 Palm Canyon Dr. Suite 208Borrego Springs, CA 92004Date & Time:December 18, 202510 to 11:30amPrice:FREE for Members$20 for Non-MembersMaterials:Bring a notebook, writing device, and a desire to learn.Description: In this crash course we will be discussing the basics of the Elements of Art, the Principles of Design, and Color Theory. Understanding these aspects allow an artist to …
LOCATION: Studio West 587 Palm Canyon Dr. Suite 208 Borrego Springs, CA, 92004 DATE AND TIME: Saturday, December 20 from 12:00 – 4:00 PM PRICE: Borrego Art Institute Members Price: $120 Non-Members: $145 DESCRIPTION: Class limit of 5 students Using a hand spindle to make your own yarn lets you have complete artistic control: color, …
Figure Drawing on DECEMBER 21Location:Studio West587 Palm Canyon Dr. Suite 208Borrego Springs, CA 92004DATE & TIME:December 21from 1 pm to 3 pmFREE for Members & $20 for Non-MembersDESCRIPTION:Join the Borrego Art Institute for a Figure Drawing class! An instructor will be available to answer questions and guide the 2-hour session. This relaxed studio class will give you the …
Location: Borrego Art Institute, ArtPark, Garden Café 665 Palm Canyon Dr, Borrego Springs, CA 92004 Date and Time: Saturday, December 27th, 2025 4–5 PM Price: $20 Description: Discover the art and science of olive oil tasting with Ingrid, owner of Borrego Olive Oil Co. This sensory and educational experience introduces you to the world of extra virgin …
1 DAY INTENSIVE LOCATION: Studio West 587 Palm Canyon Dr. Suite 208 Borrego Springs, CA, 92004 DATE AND TIME: Monday January 12th 2026 9 am to 5 pm PRICE: Borrego Art Institute Members Price: $140 Non-Members: $168 DESCRIPTION: This is an intensive 1-day class for anyone who would like to learn the basics of how …
JANUARY 12th PAINTING FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS WITH JENI BATE Read More »
LOCATION: Studio West 587 Palm Canyon Drive, Suite 208 Borrego Springs, CA, 92004 DATE & TIME: January 16th 2026 10am to 12pm 2 hour class PRICE: Borrego Art Institute Member: $10 Non-Member: $20 DESCRIPTION: In a world where, due in large part to the smartphone, everyone is a photographer, a basic knowledge of the history of …
A NOT-SO-BRIEF HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY with Tom Hogan Read More »
LOCATION:Studio West587 Palm Canyon Drive, Suite 208Borrego Springs CA 92004DATE & TIME:2 Day WorkshopJanuary 17 &189:30 am to 3:30 pmPRICE:Borrego Art Institute Members: $275Non-Members: $330DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re new to gouache or looking to deepen your experience with this versatile medium, join artist Ellen Howard for a hands-on workshop in beautiful Borrego Springs. Explore the luminous, expressive qualities of …
January 31-February 22, 2026. Contact www.theabf.org for information regarding entry into the contest. Opening reception and awards presentation to be held January 31, 2025 in the North Wing of the BAI Gallery, 3:00 to 5:00 pm.
January 31-February 22, 2026: THE ART OF PHOTOGRAPHY: A show of photographic art. In the Main Gallery. Opening reception January 31, 2025, 5:00 to 7:00 pm.
January 31-February 22, 2026. Photographs by Paulette Donnellon in the Alcove. Opening reception January 31, 2025, 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Inspired by Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Vast, rugged, and full of life, Untamed Desert: Captured by Paulette Donnellon is a photographic tribute to the extraordinary beauty of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Through her lens, Donnellon …
Location: Borrego Art Institute, ArtPark, Garden Café 665 Palm Canyon Dr, Borrego Springs, CA 92004 Date and Time: Saturday, January 31st, 2026 4–5 PM Price: $20 Description: Discover the art and science of olive oil tasting with Ingrid, owner of Borrego Olive Oil Co. This sensory and educational experience introduces you to the world of extra virgin …
Jason Li's Plein Air Watercolor Workshop 3 Day Watercolor class Location: BAI Studios, Upstairs in the Mall 587 Palm Canyon Dr, Suite 208, Borrego Springs, CA 92004 Date and Time: February 25th, 26th, and 27th from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm each day Cost: Members: $375 Non-Members: $400 Class Description: Watercolor workshop focuses on capturing …
Simplifying Your Process; Plein Air Painting with Natasha Isenhour 4 DAY CLASS Location: This class will be held at the home of a cherished Borrego Art Institute member. Address will be given before the class begins. Date and Time: February 26th, 27th, 28th and March 1st 9 am to 3 pm each day. Price: Members: …
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Location: Borrego Art Institute, ArtPark, Garden Café 665 Palm Canyon Dr, Borrego Springs, CA 92004 Date and Time: Saturday, February 28th , 2026 4–5 PM Price: $20 Description: Discover the art and science of olive oil tasting with Ingrid, owner of Borrego Olive Oil Co. This sensory and educational experience introduces you to the world of extra …
March 2-April 26, 2026. BORREGO ART INSTITUTE 20th ANNUAL PLEIN AIR INVITATIONAL: The Plein Air Invitational starts with a weeklong paint out event March 2-6 featuring 16 artists invited to paint en plein air, culminating in a judging of work and awards on March 7. Work will hang in the Gallery through April 26. Reception …
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Desert Light: How to Complete a Landscape Watercolor in a Few Steps with Geoff Allen 3 Day Watercolor class Location: BAI Studios, Upstairs in the Mall 587 Palm Canyon Dr, Suite 208, Borrego Springs, CA 92004 Date and Time: March 8th, 9th, and 10th class starts at 9 am and ends at 3 pm each …
DESERT LIGHT: HOW TO COMPLETE A LANDSCAPE WATERCOLOR IN A FEW STEPS WITH GEOFF ALLEN Read More »
LOCATION: Studio West 587 Palm Canyon Drive, Suite 208 Borrego Springs, CA, 92004 DATE & TIME: March 13th 2026 10am to 12pm 2 hour class PRICE: Borrego Art Institute Member: $10 Non-Member: $20 DESCRIPTION: The Women in Photography class in March, focuses on the important role of women in the development of photography. Whether as …
