At Indio Chamber of Commerce. 500 Artist Signed Posters On Sale Now
The Indio Chamber of Commerce recently unveiled the 28th Annual 2014 Southwest Arts Festival® Poster at the Chamber offices. Chamber members and board members, local business owners, media and the public attended. This was an exciting event for fans of the Southwest Arts Festival® who have collected the posters for years. Every year, when a new poster is unveiled, they add it to their collection. The 2014 Southwest Arts Festival® is being held January 24, 25, and 26, 2014. Celebrating its 28th Anniversary, the Festival will once again be at the beautiful Empire Polo Club in Indio.
The 2014 Posters are available for $35 at the Indio Chamber office at 82-921 Indio Boulevard, Indio. Phone number is: 760-347-0676. Previous year posters are also available priced at $10.
Nancy Egan of San Clemente and La Quinta is the 2014 Festival Poster Artist. Her oil on canvas, “MOMA Les Desmoiselles d’Avignon,” part of her Museumscape collection, is the 2014 Festival’s signature poster. “My Museumscapes are about who is looking at a piece of art. They are younger and edgier than traditional work,” says Egan, a mechanical and industrial engineer for thirty years before turning to painting full-time. Egan’s work is shown at a number of galleries including Laguna Beach, Litchfield Connecticut, and San Juan Capistrano.
“The jury deliberated for hours to select the perfect piece that is indicative of our diverse artists and depicts the vibrancy of the Southwest Arts Festival®,” explains Joyce Donaldson, IOM, President/CEO of the Indio Chamber of Commerce. “This piece is modern, illustrating that the Festival is not about Southwest Art any longer. We have progressed to a Festival whose name reflects its geographical location.”
The Artist was on hand during the unveiling at the Chamber offices, personally signing 500 posters that are available for sale. “The Indio Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to offer this striking poster, as it will make a remarkable addition to any office, living space or personal collection. The posters have a history with collectors dating back to 1987,” explains Donaldson. Posters are $35 and available at the Indio Chamber at 82-921 Indio Blvd. in Indio.
This coming year, over 250 acclaimed artists will show traditional, contemporary and abstract fine works of art. The Festival is a major internationally recognized cultural event. The Festival’s reputation for first-class quality and professional integrity make it one of the finest throughout the country. As the Indio Chamber’s largest annual fundraiser, the chamber is exceptionally fortunate to have over 150 community leaders and volunteers contributing numerous hours to make certain that the Festival is successful.
For information visit: www.southwestartsfest.com
Phone: 760-347-0676
Follow the Festival on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SouthwestArtsFestival
About the Indio Chamber of Commerce
The Indio Chamber of Commerce was recently awarded a 4 Star-Accreditation designation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. This prestigious honor puts the Indio Chamber among the top 3% of chambers nationwide. Of the nearly 7,000 chambers in the United States, the Indio Chamber is one of 222 chambers that have received this designation for its sound policies, effective organizational procedures and positive impact on the community.
The Indio Chamber of Commerce is a 501 C (6) non-profit organization. It is dedicated to the promotion, quality of life and enhancement of a growing population of 80,000 residents. Community Unity is clearly evident by the dedication of the Chambers 400+ members that partner with the Chamber to present a vibrant business community. The Chamber provides a comprehensive Business Resource Center that assists potential new and existing businesses in addition to a large welcoming visitor center that meets and greets 50 guests each day, and fields hundreds of inquiries each month.
Indio is the largest city in the Coachella Valley with a growing population of 80,000 residents and is known internationally for its many festivals and a host of highly acclaimed events that bring culture, art, music, sports, entertainment and a variety of cuisine to thousands of visitors each year.
The Indio Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center continues to extend its efforts to assist the local business community, thereby strengthening the local economy.
