Palm Springs, Calif., 2013-01-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — During Presidents’ Day Weekend and Modernism Week, thousands of art lovers and designers will be attending two shows taking place at the Palm Springs Convention Center to shop for vintage furniture, decorative arts, and to meet with artists and designers.
Palm Springs Fine Art Fair
Date: February 15-17, 2013
Location: Palm Springs Convention Center – 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Information: http://palmspringsfineartfair.com/
Description: The Palm Springs Fine Art, an elite boutique fair, limited to 50 dealers, will showcase only the highest caliber galleries featuring the best in mid 20th century through 21st century art. Admission is $25.00 and three-day and VIP packages are also available.
Palm Springs Modernism Show & Sale
Date: February 16-18, 2013
Location: Palm Springs Convention Center – 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Information: www.dolphinfairs.com/palmsprings / www.modernismweek.com
Description: The 13th Annual Palm Springs Modernism Show & Sale features 80 exhibitors from across the U.S., Canada and Europe presenting decorative and fine arts from all movements of 20th century design including furniture, lighting, sculpture, paintings, jewelry, silver, glass, ceramics, photography, textiles, posters, prints, rugs, and vintage clothing and accessories. Weekend admission is $20, tickets available at the door and good for all 3 days.
The annual Palm Springs Modernism Week is scheduled for February 14-24, 2013, featuring more than 100 events including architectural tours, films, book signings, and film screenings, as well as chic galas and tours of mid-century modern homes.
Palm Springs is home to a large number of artists, galleries, rare art exhibits and collections. Journey along the palm-tree lined streets of Palm Canyon Drive and experience several galleries in downtown as well as the Palm Springs Art Museum. Visitors can also meet local artists at VillageFest, a free weekly festival held on Thursday evenings or visit over a dozen artist working studios at the Backstreet Art District.
Palm Springs celebrates its Mid-Century Modernist roots with hip and eclectic boutiques and galleries in the burgeoning Uptown Design District, where you’ll find everything from vintage jewelry to retro furniture to fine art exhibits.
For a complete listing of art galleries, shops and museums in Palm Springs, go to the official Palm Springs visitor website, www.VisitPalmSprings.com or call (800) 347-7746.