Desert X Art Club is a dynamic cross-disciplinary after school expanded learning program for K-8 students that uses visual, mixed-media, and digital arts to amplify the voices of youth as they explore unique public artworks in their communities and meet the people who created them.

Students from this year’s Desert X Art Clubs exhibit artworks celebrating their creativity and collaboration. View their artwork through May 19 at the Marks Art Center at College of the Desert.

The Family Guide is a user-friendly educational tool for visitors to Desert X, and is written in Spanish and English. Designed for families and multigenerational groups of visitors, the guide includes artwork themes and conversation prompts. 20,000 guides were distributed at The Hub, through school and community partners, and at select sites.

Our educational initiatives have impacted the lives of over 2,000 students in the Coachella Valley. Watch this video to learn more.

Over two months, the students worked with Desert X educators and staff through virtual classes, site visits, and individual studio chats to learn about the exhibition, meet with artists, develop their scripts, and enhance their filmmaking skills.

Children participating in the Spring Break Camp at the James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center met the artist in person during their mask workshop in April 2021.

Download a three-part curriculum that meets National Arts Education Standards for students in grades 6-8. The curriculum includes art history, STEAM interactions, and hands-on experiences. It’s also adaptable for a range of ages and education contexts, including learning from home.

The Family Guide is a user-friendly educational tool for visitors to Desert X, and is written in Spanish and English. Designed for families and multigenerational groups of visitors, the guide includes artwork themes and conversation prompts. 20,000 guides were distributed at The Hub, through school and community partners, and at select sites.