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Commissioner proposes "Art in the Amphitheater" festival to make local art affordable and accessible
Summary
Commissioner Stoddard proposed a juried, low-fee Art in the Amphitheater event for Cathedral City's amphitheater aimed at affordable participation for emerging artists. The concept calls for a one-day (first-year) festival in late March 2026 with about 40—50 ten-by-ten booths, a modest artist fee (proposed $120), no commission on sales, tents and
Commissioner Stoddard proposed creating an "Art in the Amphitheater" event designed to provide affordable, low-barrier exhibition and performance opportunities for local and regional artists.
Stoddard described a model similar to a program run by the Riverside Art Museum: a juried show limited to roughly 40—50 ten-by-ten booths in the amphitheater with a small application or participation fee (the proposal suggested about $120) and no commission on sales.…
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