We have been talking about sketchbooks, motivation, and inspiration here at Cogdill Concepts lately, so have you found yours yet? Hopefully, our podcast and our latest DIY sketchbook video helped you create something to keep artwork in as well as ideas on finding reference and subjects. But are you still struggling to find inspiration or motivation? It is time for you to visit the Palm Springs Art Museum.

If you haven’t checked it out recently, now is a great time to go. There are many pieces throughout the museum and exhibits displaying amazing works by many artists from all over the place.

There are three levels to the Palm Springs Art Museum, including a gift shop on the main level. The lower level has a small sculpture area and a small cafe. The Annenberg Theater is also located on the lower level as well.

Here is a photo gallery of the exhibits on display during the recent visit in August- photos by Michael Cogdill. More detail are available for some of the artworks below by simply clicking on the image. You then can view the photo gallery in a carousel and see more details about the exhibits. unfortunately, some of the descriptions were not able to be obtained .

Dale Chihuly Glass

On the Nature of Things by Clifford Rainey, 2013 Glass, cast with metal and gold leaf 23.75 x 16.75 x 17 inches Courtesy of the Artist and Bullseye Projects, Portland

Naim 2004 by Micaela Amateau Amato

Indigo #2 by Clifford Rainey, 2011 Glass, cast, steel, oil paint, rubber 60 x 15 x 15 inches Collection of Candice and Barry Morse

by Lucy Lyon, 2017 Glass, cast and fabricated steel 17 x 13.375 x 10.5 inches Courtesy of the Artist

Mood 2 by David Willis, 2017 Glass, frit 69.5 x 29 x 24 inches Courtesy of the Artist and Austin Art Projects, Palm Desert

Snow Child by Sibylle Peretti Glass, cast 37 x 46 x 21 inches Courtesy of the artists and Austin Art Projects, Palm Desert

Translating Substance #30 by Richard Joliey, 2007 Glass, Blown 54 x 28 x 16 Courtesy of the Artist and J. Willott Gallery, Palm desert

Mangbeta Woman William Morris, 2001 Glass, blown 26 x 12 x 10 inches

by David Willis Sweet Dreams Too Glass, frit on panel 72 x 72 inches Courtesy of the Artist and Austin Art Projects, Palm Desert

Flip out sandwich flip

Masquerade by Jeff Wallin, 2015 Glass, kilnformed 0 x 22.25 x 1.75 inches

Svette by Dan Dailey, 2006 Glass, blown, sandblasted, and acid polished, Anodized aluminum 24 x 20 x 11.5 inches Courtesy of Austin Art Projects, Palm Desert

Exhibitions are always changing, so even if you have been before, make sure and check the Palm Springs Museum website to see current and coming attractions.

Current Exibitions:

Scraps: Fashion, Textiles, and Creative Reuse

October 1, 2018 – January 14, 2019

Lines in the Sand

Narratives in Glass

Journey Through the Desert – The Road Less Traveled

Museum Hours

Sun, Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thu 12-8 p.m.; free admission from 4:00-8:00 p.m.
(Free admission sponsored by the City of Palm Springs)
Closed Wed
(760) 322-4800 

101 Museum Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262

There are also a few other  museums in the Palm Springs area to consider while your visiting:

• Palm Desert
  Tues-Sun 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  Closed Mon and major holidays
  First Fridays Nov-May open 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
  The Faye Sarkowsky Sculpture Garden is always open
  (Daily free admission provided by Helene V. Galen)
  (760)346-5600
• Architecture and Design Center
  Sun, Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  Thu 12-8 p.m.; free 4-8 p.m.
  (Free admission sponsored by the City of Palm Springs)
  Closed Wed
  (760) 423-5260
• Annenberg Theater Box Office
  Mon, Tue, Thurs, Fri, Sat 12-4 p.m.
  Closed Sun, Wed
  Open one hour prior to all performances
  (760) 325-4490