October's Free Guided Art Tour Features Sculptures on El Paseo

From The City of Palm Desert: Art aficionados and all those who enjoy having fun and learning about art are invited to enjoy a free guided walking tour of Palm Desert’s 2017/2018 El Paseo Sculpture Exhibition on Saturday, October 6, at 9 a.m. This is the last scheduled docent tour before new sculptures are installed for the 2019/2020 Exhibition.

Participants will enjoy an up-close and informative look at highlighted works in the exhibition, which features 18 sculptures from a variety of artists on display along the El Paseo median. Anyone who is interested is invited to meet the tour guide at the northeast corner of El Paseo and Highway 74.

Held on selected Saturdays each month from September through May as part of First Weekend Palm Desert, the City’s free, one-hour docent-guided tours provide interesting facts and insight into Palm Desert’s renowned public art collection. Reservations are not required. Wear comfortable shoes and come prepared to enjoy and learn.

The public is also invited to schedule their own private docent led group tour. Available tours include the El Paseo Sculpture Exhibition or the City’s public art collections at the Palm Desert Library or Civic Center Park. For more information or to schedule a free private group tour, visit www.palmdesertart.org or call 760-346-0611, ext. 664.

Image via Renee Schiavone