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High Desert Art Fair

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Pioneertown Motel
5240 Curtis Road
Pioneertown, California 92268
https://www.pioneertown-motel.com/
Saturday, March 28, 2026 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
$17.85

Experience the High Desert Art Fair, a two-day art and culture takeover set in the iconic desert town of Pioneertown, California. A Day Pass offers full access to curated exhibitions, gallery pop-ups, artist talks, and creative programming throughout the Pioneertown Motel from 10am–5pm. Designed as an immersive, community-driven experience, the fair brings together leading galleries, desert-based artists, and creatives from Los Angeles and beyond, transforming intimate motel rooms into relaxed viewing spaces that move beyond the conventions of a traditional art fair. Set just steps from Pappy & Harriet’s, the weekend offers a unique opportunity to experience contemporary art in a one-of-a-kind desert setting. Additional details — including exhibiting galleries, speakers, musicians, pop-ups, and special guests — will be announced in the weeks leading up to the fair. High Desert Art Fair is not a crowded convention or standard gallery opening, but a thoughtfully scaled desert weekend centered on creativity, connection, and discovery.

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