Indian Wells Arts Festival

Established in 2003, the Indian Wells Arts Festival has grown to acclaim, ranking as the nation’s 32^nd Best Fine Arts Show from thousands, and has been ranked as one of the nation’s Top 100 Best Fine Art Shows of the Decade, 2010-2020, by Sunshine Artist magazine.

As a signature event in Indian Wells for the Coachella Valley, the IWAF attracts upwards of 10,000 festival-goers each year with major collectors local to the desert cities and Southern California, and coming from as far abroad as Canada, Germany, and Sweden. The IWAF is a juried show that limits its showcase of artists to 200 across an average of 30 categories of art.

• 2020 established the festival as one of the nation’s Top 100 Best Fine Art Shows of the Decade, 2010-2020, by Sunshine Artist.
• 2018 established the festival as a Top 30 fine art show in the country, jumping an unprecedented one year 20-point leap in artist and patron rankings
• 2017 established the festival as a Top 50 fine art show in the nation
• the festival offers a multi-faceted art experience including artist demonstrations; free art activities for all ages led by non-profit Community Partners; a Gourmet MarketPlace featuring select craft artisans; and live music, entertainment and upscale food and beverages

The 18th annual Indian Wells Arts Festival is held at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, in Indian Wells, California, on April 1, 2 & 3, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is $13; tickets and commemorative prints available online at www.IndianWellsArtsFestival.com and at the box office during the event. Free parking and valet available.