La Quinta Arts Foundation (LQAF) will present back-to-back public events over the first three-day weekend of 2013. Both events offer free admission and free parking.
Saturday, January 19, 2013 – Art Under the Umbrellas will host over 80 Southern California artists set-up shop along the streets and lawn of Old Town La Quinta exhibiting their original artworks in a wide array of media. The popular Steve Madaio & Friends will provide lively entertainment for shoppers as they explore the artist booths and visit Old Town’s boutique shops and restaurants. The event runs from 10 am to 4 pm. Art Under the Umbrellas is located in the Village of La Quinta. Take Washington Street south, go west on Calle Tampico two blocks; Old Town is on the left.
Sunday, January 20, 2013 – The public is invited to join LQAF at Chico’s The Shops on El Paseo for the sixth annual Art -Your Passport to Fashion from 11 am to 6 pm. Enjoy a sneak preview of art from the upcoming La Quinta Arts Festival, and informal modeling of the Chico’s Cruise 2013 Collection and Soma’s Resort Collection – Live, Lounge, Wear! Light refreshments by Panera Bread, California Pizza Kitchen, Tony Roma’s and Tiffany’s Sweet Spot will be served throughout the day. Chico’s will donate ten percent of purchases that day to LQAF programs that “Promote and Cultivate the Arts.” Chico’s The Shops on El Paseo is located at 73100 El Paseo, Palm Desert; 760-779-1079.
La Quinta Arts Foundation, in partnership with Premier Sponsor the City of La Quinta, proudly present La Quinta Arts Festival, the #1 Fine Art Festival in the Nation, March 7-10, 2013. For more information, visit www.LQAF.com or call 760-564-1244.
