"Education has been at the heart of Desert X since our very first exhibition in 2017,” said Desert X Executive Director Jenny Gil. “Through programs like the Desert X Art Club, we’ve been able to empower young people across the Coachella Valley to see themselves as artists, storytellers, and changemakers. This year - our third student exhibition - is a powerful testament to what happens when creativity, community, and curiosity come together. By engaging students in the field and in dialogue with Desert X artists, we’re not only introducing them to the world of 2 contemporary art—we’re giving them a voice within it. We are proud to celebrate the incredible vision and talent of these young artists, whose work reflects the landscapes they live in and the future they will shape."
Participating DSUSD schools include Amistad High School, Carrillo Ranch Elementary, Desert Ridge Academy, Gerald Ford Elementary, Indio Middle School, John Glenn Middle School, La Quinta High School, and Palm Desert High School.
On Saturday May 10 at 12:30 p.m. at Palm Springs Art Museum Annenberg Theater, a screening titled “A celebration of Coachella Valley student videos produced through our digital storytelling education programs” will feature original short documentary videos made by high school students in Palm Springs Unified School District (PSUSD), Desert Sands Unified School District (DSUSD) and Coachella Valley Unified School District (CVUSD), and middle schoolers from the Desert X Art Club.
The Desert X Art Club 2025 exhibition opened with a fantastic reception on May 8 and our talented DSUSD student artists are stealing the show! The exhibition runs until May 21.