CURATORIAL & Art JUROR Experience

JUROR FOR ACE: Timeless Traditions, Modern Context Exhibition 02/04/26 to 03/01/26

The Artists Council, Palm Desert, CA.

I am writing about my wonderful experience as a juror for the “Timeless Traditions, Modern Context”, art exhibition in Palm Desert, CA. The jurying process of artwork took place in early January 2026. I was so honored to be a juror along with Isotta Poggi and asked by Merritt Price to participate! Both have worked for The Getty for years.

The exhibition, "Timeless Traditions, Modern Context," opened on February 5th. There were over 400 people in attendance, and I spoke to the crowd on opening night.

I spent 2 days in Palm Desert and a day in Palm Springs. On my way to the Palm Springs Art Museum, I took a detour to Shields Date Garden and ordered a Date shake, which was a great recommendation from our friends at Union Hall Gallery. Both the date shake and the Museum were amazing.

While at the Palm Springs Art Museum, I visited the exhibition “The Female Form: Tom Wesselmann & Mickalene Thomas” from the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation exhibit, and loved it. I was also awestruck by a large multimedia piece in another area of the museum by L.A.-based artist Gabriela Ruiz. Fabulous!

https://www.psmuseum.org/art/exhibitions/female-form

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