Join the Leadership Circle
Leadership Circle donors are extraordinary in their generous commitment to support Desert X on an annual basis. In addition to supporting our Coachella Valley biennial exhibition, Leadership Circle donors provide critical financial resources that support a range of discretionary and new programmatic needs, including community engagement and educational programs for families, students, and young artists.

Women’s Qualities, Ghada Amer, Desert X 2021.
Annual Giving Levels & Benefits
Creator ($2,500+)
- Recognition in select Desert X printed and digital collateral including exhibition program and website
- Quarterly “Insider” newsletter
- Invitation to an annual Desert X special event
DX 2023 Exhibition Exclusives:
- Two invitations to Media and VIP Preview event; and
curator and artist-led exhibition preview tour (March 3, 2023) - Two invitations to closing exhibition celebration
Producer ($5,000+)
All the Creator benefits, plus:
- Invitations to two exclusive Desert X events (Spring and Fall)
- First access to preview and purchase limited edition artworks by Desert X artists
DX 2023 Exhibition Exclusives:
- Four invitations to Media and VIP Preview event; and
curator and artist-led exhibition preview tour (March 3, 2023) - Four invitations total to closing exhibition celebration
Innovator ($10,000+)
All Producer benefits, plus:
- Access to behind-the-scenes events throughout the year including salons and special gatherings.
- Invitations to participate in Desert X curated trips to art destinations. Upcoming trips include Mexico City (February 2023), and Saudi Arabia (February 2024).
DX 2023 Exhibition Exclusives:
- Two invitations to Artists’ Dinner (March 2, 2023)
- Six invitations to Media and VIP Preview event; and
curator and artist-led exhibition preview tour (March 3, 2023) - Six invitations total to closing exhibition celebration
- Special DX 23 Limited Edition gift
Visionary ($25,000+)
All Innovator benefits, plus:
- Option to underwrite an artist’s project
DX 2023 Exhibition Exclusives:
- Four invitations total to Artists’ Dinner (March 2, 2023)
- Eight invitations to Media and VIP Preview event; and
curator and artist-led exhibition preview tour (March 3, 2023) - Eight invitations total to closing exhibition celebration
For more information about annual giving levels, benefits and ways to give, contact Diane Mailey, Director of Development.