Borrego Art Institute

The Borrego Art Institute is a nonprofit organization that’s here to inspire and enrich the Borrego Springs community. People come here to experience, create, and enjoy all art forms — from pottery to gardening, painting to photography. Our distinctive campus features the Gallery and the ArtPark gardens as well as an off-campus pottery studio. The BAI is a community resource and gathering place and a major supporter of adult and children’s education, participation and art appreciation. Please join us for classes, workshops, shows, and other events, and become a member. Whether you are an artist, a Borrego Springs resident, a visitor, an art lover, or simply a curious explorer, we look forward to welcoming you!

CURRENT EXHIBITIONS

"17th Annual Plein Air Invitational"

March 6 - April 2

March 6-11

Plein Air starts with a weeklong event, featuring 13 invited artists to paint en plein air culminating in a judging of work and awards. March 6-10 the invited artists will be out painting.

March 8th
The local Quick Draw Competition was open to the public and held at The Palms at Indian Head. Artists painted work within a 2-hour timeframe.

March 11th
We held the opening reception and awards presentation on Saturday, March 11th.

Work will continue to hang in the BAI gallery until April 2, 2023.

Click below to see all
the winners!

PLEIN AIR 2023 WINNERS

GALLERY HOURS

Gallery Hours March 12 - April 2
OPEN Wednesday - Sunday
10:00am to 4:00pm
Closed Monday & Tuesday

The gallery will be CLOSED on March 21st for a BAI members only event.

DELICIOUS FRESH
VEGETABLES FOR SALE

Seasonal vegetables are available weekly at the ArtPark. The gardens provide bumper crops of squash, onions, salad greens, Swiss chard, herbs, eggplant, peaches, apples, and figs in season.

These super-fresh herbs and veggies are the best deal in town at $5 a bag on Friday mornings.

Our Compost Program: Scraps To Soil!

Turn your leftover vegetable peelings, bread, coffee grounds, and other kitchen scraps directly into compost that goes back into the Community Gardens. Healthy soil is a major part of growing in a desert environment, and your kitchen scraps help make it possible. Dropping off compostable material at the ArtPark is quick and easy, and volunteers are happy to share more about the compost program next time you stop by the ArtPark.

Become a Table Sponsor

Stainless Steel Sign with Your Personal Message

Please contact the BAI if you are interested in becoming a full or partial table sponsor. With a full-table sponsorship of $1,000, you can add a name plate to one of the beautifully designed tables, which are constructed to last a lifetime. It’s a great way to commemorate loved ones!