A video recapping the art done by the artists at the ¡Artistas Afuera! event.
¡Artistas Afuera! translates to Artists Outside, or more accurately, Artists Outdoors. This exciting arts program was a monthly Latinx expression of art, culture, and identity presented by Joshua Tree National Park Association, the primary non-profit partner of Joshua Tree National Park. Located at the stunning Cottonwood Amphitheater inside the park, it was funded by a generous grant from Inland Empire Creative Corps and the Inland Empire Community Foundations (IECF), in partnership with esteemed organizations such as the California Arts Council, Arts Connection - The Arts council of San Bernardino County, Riverside Arts Council, and the California Desert Arts Council.
¡Artistas Afuera! featured 5 Latinx artists over a 5-month period, presenting interactive workshops that were free of charge and open to residents of desert communities surrounding Joshua Tree National Park - communities like Coachella, Cecca, Desert Hot Springs and the entirety of the Morongo Basin. An extension of the park's beloved Artists Tea, ¡Artistas Afuera! aimed to reach members of those communities who may never have visited the park - despite its proximity - or may not have felt welcome or comfortable visiting. situated at the Cottonwood Campground Amphitheater on the south side of the park, the program also served to highlight the lesser-known Cottonwood Entrance.