Join the Leadership Circle
The Leadership Circle is a community of visionary donors whose annual support powers the bold ideas and global impact of Desert X. These passionate supporters play a pivotal role in bringing ambitious site-specific installations to life - works that captivate hundreds of thousands of visitors and spark dialogue across the Coachella Valley and beyond. As a Leadership Circle member, you’ll gain exclusive access to the behind-the-scenes experiences that make Desert X extraordinary. Your generosity not only fuels groundbreaking art but also sustains vital community programs, from educational initiatives for students and families to creative pathways for emerging artists and daring new programs. We invite you to be part of the force that turns creative ambition and community engagement into reality! Your support ensures Desert X continues to inspire, provoke, and transform - season after season.
Annual Giving Levels & Benefits
Creator ($2,500+)
Step into the circle and support bold ideas in art and the desert landscape.
Your benefits include:
- Name recognition in select printed and digital materials, including the exhibition program and website
- Quarterly insider newsletter
- Invitation to an annual Leadership Circle gathering
Desert X 2027 Exclusives:
- Two invitations to the VIP Media Preview Sneak preview tour
- Two tickets to the closing exhibition celebration
Producer ($5,000+)
Deepen your connection and enjoy priority access to art and community.
All Creator benefits, plus:
- Invitations to two special Leadership Circle events (Spring & Fall)
- Early access to preview and acquire limited edition artworks by Desert X artists
Desert X 2027 Exclusives:
- Four invitations to the VIP Media Preview Sneak preview tour
- Four tickets to the closing celebration
Innovator ($10,000+)
Play a leading role in shaping the next Desert X experience.
All Producer benefits, plus:
- Invitations to behind-the-scenes salons and artist gatherings
- Access to special year-round donor experiences
Desert X 2027 Exclusives:
- Opportunity to underwrite an artist’s project
- Two seats at the Desert X 2025 Artist’s Benefit Dinner for Desert X 2027
- Six invitations to the VIP Media Preview Sneak preview tour
- Six tickets to the closing celebration
- Special limited-edition gift
Visionary ($25,000+)
Your leadership propels Desert X forward - with bold, long term impact.
All Innovator benefits, plus:
- Deeper engagement in exhibition development and curatorial dialogue
Desert X 2027 Exclusives:
- Priority opportunity to provide underwriting for an artist’s project
- Four seats at the Desert X 2025 Artist’s Benefit Dinner for Desert X 2027
- Eight invitations to the VIP Media Preview Curator- and artist-led sneak preview tour
- Eight tickets to the closing celebration Exclusive limited-edition gift
Visit our Ways to Give page to see how you can contribute. For more information about annual giving levels and benefits, contact Al Partida.
