What we’re about
Welcome! I have spent 24 years teaching hundreds of people how to boost their creative confidence and self-expression. The purpose of this MeetUp is to experience art, architecture & design, to create art, and to have open discussions about the meaning (and the myths) about what it is to be a creator.
Creative Growth in the Desert is for anyone who seeks growth, respects diversity and inclusion, and enjoys making new discoveries.
I have been a MeetUp organizer for 6 years, and I am a member of more than a dozen groups, and have attended 100+ events.
Past events I've hosted have included visits to artist studios, museums and galleries. And since the courses I've taught in 'Visual Thinking' have focused on project-based learning, there will be opportunities to make things (even if you don't think you are artistic).
The challenge is to connect + stay safe in these difficult times. So there will be some virtual events, small group visits to exhibits at places like the Palm Springs Museum of Art, and outdoor events, such as a walking tour of the dozens of large scale public artworks in 29 Palms, known as the "Oasis of Murals."
So let's get started!
I'll be happy to let things evolve in whatever directions seem the most interesting to the members of Creative Growth in the Desert.
I wish you a Happy New Year!
Thanks, Michael
Upcoming events (1)
See all- CATAPULT: Shadow Illusion dance performance at the Redlands Bowl.Redlands bowl, Redlands, CA
Please join me for what I'm sure will be an amazing performance at the Redlands Bowl.
The Redlands Bowl has provided high quality, FREE, music performances for 102 years. It is a very well funded nonprofit, so they can afford to hire the very best artists.
Catapult has captivated audiences worldwide since taking America’s Got Talent by storm in 2013. Through shadow illusion dance, you will be transported in fantastical worlds made from only light, shadow, and the human body. A Bowl evening for the entire family! https://redlandsbowl.org/catapultI think if you watch this 2 minute video you will see how inspiring this show will be live: https://youtu.be/gjgiys6PdyM?si=bNPb5CHlBH1VTKeK
I try to arrive by 6:30 pm, so I can get a seat in one of the front rows, but even if you come at 8pm, I expect there will be space on the lawns or benches. If you come early I suggest bringing a picnic dinner. The wood bench seats have backs, but you might want to bring a cushion. The music starts at 8pm and the concerts lasts about two hours.Typically, there are some food and drinks available at concession stands at the back of the bowl. I've had no trouble finding free on street parking two or three blocks from the bowl.
Look forward to seeing you at this performance!
Michael(Please note the disclaimer at the bottom of this page. By RSVP'g for this event you are acknowledging that you except the terms.)
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