Palm Springs, CA
Set against the San Jacinto Mountains and the Sonoran Desert, Palm Springs has emerged as one of Southern California's most vibrant mural cities. The Uptown Design District and downtown Palm Canyon Drive are packed with large-scale works that echo the city's mid-century modern identity — bold color, geometric form, and desert light. The scene spans Indigenous Cahuilla heritage, queer history, and contemporary desert minimalism.
Featured Artists
All artists →Jaque Fragua
Jemez Pueblo painter and muralist whose large-scale works center Indigenous identity, land sovereignty, and Native futures. His commissions in Palm Springs weave Cahuilla iconography and desert landscape into monumental public works that directly address the city's location on traditional Cahuilla land.
Maria Maea
Palm Springs-based artist known for vibrant, figure-driven murals that celebrate queer community, Polynesian heritage, and desert life. Her work on Arenas Road has made her a central figure in the city's growing public art program, and she was a featured artist in the 2023 PS ArtWalk.
Ruben Rojas
LA-based muralist who has expanded his presence throughout the Coachella Valley, bringing his signature positivity-focused lettering and desert-inspired palettes to walls in Palm Springs and Coachella. Known for community-centered projects that amplify local voices through public art.