Arts & Entertainment
Southwest Arts Festival Kicks Off At Empire Polo Club In Indio
Two hundred+ artists are featured at the four-day event, which showcases traditional, contemporary and abstract works.

INDIO, CA — The Southwest Arts Festival is underway at the Empire Polo Club in Indio and more than 13,000 attendees are expected at the juried event that runs through Sunday.
“This is one of our favorite events to share with the community, as it always receives rave reviews from our patrons and participating artists,” said Brandon Marley, CEO of Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce. “The caliber of talented artists and unique artwork, combined with interactive art displays, live music, and a variety of food and beverage options, make it a fun-filled weekend offering something for everyone.”
There will be 200+ artists featured at the four-day event, showcasing traditional, contemporary and abstract fine works of art, jewelry and crafts.
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The festival will be open daily from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Jan. 25-28. Admission is $25 in advance online ($30 on-site), which includes all four days and parking. Senior (55+) tickets, including parking, are $22 in advance online, or $25 on-site. Kids 12 and under are free.
The Empire Polo Club is located at 81-800 Avenue in 51 Indio.
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The Southwest Arts Festival is brought to the community by the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the City of Indio as well as title sponsor BMW Performance Center West and presenting sponsors Desert Urgent Care and Fantasy Springs Resort Casino.
For additional information on The Southwest Arts Festival, visit https://gcvcc.org/event/southwest-arts-festival/, or call 760-347-0676.
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