VISUAL ARTS
Art is showcased throughout the festival grounds via live painting, stunning murals, interactive art installations, and at the JTMF Art Gallery.
JTMF Art Gallery
Discover the Joshua Tree Music Festival Art Gallery! The Gallery is a hub of creativity that celebrates the power of art to inspire, connect, and transform. Whether you’re a seasoned art lover or simply curious, our gallery offers something for everyone. Our gallery showcases a diverse range of visual art from local artists, and provides an immersive environment for festival-goers to explore and engage with. Located in the Music Bowl, our gallery is just steps away from the main stages, making it easy to immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of the festival while discovering new artists and works of art.
Join us for the opening party with wine, charcuterie and music by Budakat on Thursday 5:30pm – 7:30pm.
Live Art Auction
Watch and bid on pieces created live during the festival and take home a one-of-a-kind piece of art!
Our Live Auction Artists will be creating and painting around the festival site throughout the weekend, place your bid if a piece catches your eye. Bidding closes Sunday 3pm and pieces can be picked up from the Art Gallery.
Murals
Artists create murals the evolve and flow with the festival to create a stunning live backdrop. We hope you enjoy seeing these pieces come to life throughout the weekend. If you feel particularly drawn to a certain piece, yes, they are available for sale. Stop in at the Art Gallery for more information.
Proceeds benefit the artist and the JTMF Art Program!
• VISUAL ARTISTS & INSTALLATION ARTISTS •
Ariela Estrada
Ariela Estrada is an artist whose work explores the dichotomies of the mind and human experience. Led by emotion and wonder, her paintings reflect themes of love, mortality, and the beauty found in the world around us. Through her art, she invites viewers to be curious, to pause with gratitude, and to embrace growth and change.
Currently based in Portland, Ariela is preparing to return to Southern California to further her artistic career and immerse herself in the environment that first nurtured her creative spirit. Influenced by her hispanic heritage, as well as the timeless beauty of the Renaissance era, her art carries both personal and cultural symbolism, honoring the layers of her ancestry and experiences. With the desire to contribute to a more loving, peaceful, and compassionate world, Ariela approaches her work with purpose and excitement. As her body of work continues to evolve, she seeks to foster connection, openness, and joy.
Murcat
Camille Murray is a Southern California painter known for her intuitive live paintings that unfold alongside music and movement. Her work blends surreal imagery, symbolism, and emotional landscapes with each piece becoming a visual record of the moment it was created.
Outside of the studio, Camille works in environmental science studying the hidden chemistry of our world. This dual lens shapes her work, exploring both the physical and emotional forces that connect us.
CJ Troxell
CJ Troxell was born and raised in southern California. He studied psychology in Santa Cruz and has been an artist over 20 years. His artwork has been described as “pop-surrealism” and has a flair for both hyper detail and cynical social commentary. Duality is a prominant theme in his art, combing ideas of life and death, beautiful and grotesque, etc.
Lucero
Eli Sarai’s story is a journey of freedom. Freedom to be her true self, to let her light shine and share her story through paintings and jewelry. As someone who has always been shy and sensitive, creative expression is her voice; it has opened her up to more life and meaningful connections. It’s the compass to her life and the light she will always follow.
Through her art, she connects with something greater than herself- a hispanic ancestry rich in spirituality and belief for the divine. Her work is a tapestry of intuitive colors, symbols and the profound connection to her heritage. Being first generation Mexican American culture gets lost, through her paintings she channels a heritage that is still profound in her work. It has always evolved with her through the different chapters of her life.
In every stoke and piece of jewelry she shares the essence of who she is. Inviting viewers to expirence that same sense of freedom and connection. Its a celebration of love, identity, and the infinite possibilities of being true to oneself.
Hannah Biondolillo
Hannah Biondolillo is an artist based in Phoenix, Arizona. Using an automatic process, she layers patterns and hues to build depth, movement, and emotion. Each piece reflects on the relationship between self and surrounding, memory and presence, structure and flow. Her art explores the interplay of rhythm and stillness, inviting viewers to notice the details embedded within each composition, from which faces, scenes, and other organic shapes emerge. Deeply inspired by playfulness, spirituality, and nature, Hannah creates abstract works that lean into light, color, texture, and contrast— resulting in art that feel alive.
Kait Vicious
Hi, I’m Kait Vicious — it’s an oxymoron. High-Desert-LA-Hybrid, Multimedia Conceptual Artist.
I use Guerrilla Performance to make spontaneous paintings with my body in collaboration with live music performances and curious audience participation as a form of performance research.
My style leans bold and expressive, often blending vivid bursts of color with modern and experimental movement.
What makes my work unique is how tuned-in the process is to the atmosphere. A heavy, droning riff might result in darker tones and layered textures, while an upbeat, psychedelic groove can send the painting exploding into bright, fluid patterns. By the end of the night, the finished piece is a visual time capsule of the experience — a snapshot of how that moment felt in the body.
Bear Fruit Designs
Kevin is a digital painter and clothing designer from Denver, CO. With a background in printmaking, he uses Procreate on a large rotating monitor to show the process of constructing his artwork, consisting of natural scenes, geometric patterns, and glitchy abstractions. Kevin also designs all of the clothing and laser engraved jewelry he creates in.
Lady Egg
Hi my name is Lizzy or Lady Egg and I live in downtown Phoenix, Arizona. I studied sculpture at Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia. I was raised on Windows 95 and Legos. The internet ruined my life in the best way possible. I juggle (literal objects and metaphorical hats). I am nostalgic. I paint (a lot). I love power tools and taking naps. I am queer. I am a strong, independent, female artist (and a Silly Little Guy). I am hype about mental health and unhinged vulnerability. I want to create gentle reminders— to remain present, grateful and empathetic. I find intimacy, in most forms, challenging and so I am trying to lean into that discomfort. Everything I create comes from a very raw, very real place. Everyday I am working to strengthen my connection with the world. I am a Big Baby, pretending to be a Real Person.
Lance Paullin
Lance Paullin is a self-taught artist known for his dynamic and expressive works that blend traditional techniques with modern sensibilities. His art spans various mediums, including painting, digital art, and mixed media, often exploring themes of nature, technology, and the human experience. Lance’s work has been featured in galleries across the country and in Juxtapoz, captivating audiences with its vibrant colors and thought-provoking compositions.
Lauren Napier
A touring musician and poet, Lauren paints the scenes that she finds herself traveling through: surreal landscapes with bold colors and a cast of skeletal creatures. Her studies in medieval literature and time living upon the Reservation imbue her art with a rich symbolism and storytelling nature – paint becoming another medium through which to sing a story.
Peris Sweet Lopez
Peris Lopez is an artist from Tucson, Arizona based in Ocean Beach, San Diego. She primarily works with oil paint on canvas as a methodology for visualizing the unseen patterns of organic energy that move through the human figure and extend beyond. Peris’ paintings map speculative energetic systems across inner and outer worlds, using color, distortion, and abstract figuration to explore how the body is embedded within a larger field of interconnectivity.
Shelberet
Shelby Dominski is a self-taught artist who uses bright colors and playful shapes to spark curiosity and wonder. Working primarily with acrylic paint and and occasionally oils, she creates dreamlike worlds filled with whimsical landscapes and mysterious entities. Her work invites viewers to reconnect with the magic of imagination, blending nostalgia for the past with a hopeful sense of possibility for the future.
3Boobs
3Boobs is a narrative fantasy painter from San Diego. Her style is heavily inspired by children’s illustrations and the culture of fairy tales in England, where she spent her childhood. Her work is inspired by the joy found in community and noticing the small glimmers in every day life. She has been focusing on a new body of work that highlights the magic that grows from people working together and creating networks of mutual support in hard times. She wants to inspire people to be there for each other and find purpose in creatively addressing collective and individual hardships. Animals, plants, and water are repeated in her work to represent our connection with nature and how everything big and small is woven together into an inseparable web of connection.
Trevor Vandeveld
Rock kickin’ rambler, frick frack gambler, highway drifter, gold dust sifter, fungi fun guy, friend to strangers, laughs at danger.
Walker Mettling
Walker Mettling is a printmaker and cartoonist living in the high desert with his dad, chickens and a couple of feral dogs!
My Dearest Spoon
My-Dearest-Spoon is a painter from Golden Valley, Arizona and has been painting for 22 years. She also draws and illustrates in her paintings and often uses calligraphy and other lettering. Although very self disciplined in her practice she has attended San Diego City College and Humboldt State University where she studied fine arts, studio arts, and graphic design. Her style is unique and is painterly yet illustrative as well as melancholy yet colorful.
Barnett English
Lines with Lee
Jeff Lee’s work is rooted in a hands-on, material-driven approach to making. Drawing from his surroundings, he focuses on creating pieces that feel direct, functional, and honest. His process emphasizes restraint—working with materials as they are. He is interested in how things change over time through use, exposure, and environment, and allows those shifts to inform the final result. The work reflects a balance between intention and acceptance—built with purpose. His practice centers on making work that feels real, lived-in, and connected to its environment.
Abbie Gribskov
Scenik Roots
I paint I make close with up cycle material handmade jewelry, silver solder I cut my own stones.
Ila Rose
Ila rose is based out of Eugene Oregon. Her work is earthy and detailed. She layers symbols which emerge from a combination of research and subconscious exploration. Ila feels that creative practice is vital to self reflection and healing, and believes that the process of making art directly reflects and affects the process of forging our paths as individuals and collective. There is much to be learned, in any creative practice, about destruction, endurance, transforming suffering, presence, and connection to creator and creation -this exploration unfolds in the layers and content of Ila’s paintings.
Found Sound Playground
Harmonic Drift invites all ages into a hands-on sound playground built from found and recycled objects. With light facilitation and lots of freedom, participants explore texture, rhythm, and resonance through junk-made instruments. No musical experience needed—just curiosity, listening, and a willingness to play.
Harmonic Drift creates interactive installations and participatory music experiences using gongs and recycled, found objects. Founded by musician Dan Bales and inspired by Balinese gamelan, their work invites people of all ages to explore sound through touch, experimentation, and collective listening.
Borbtown
Borbtown is back… on wheels! Join us as we conjure creatures in collaboration with friends. You have a Borb inside you — come see who they are! Borbtown will be popping up spontaneously in and around the Music Bowl during the afternoon and evening. Look for the colorful umbrella during the day and the neon sign after dark Guided by Hotdog Narwal, Comet, and friends.
*All ages welcome, zero artistic ability required!
The Immortal Cloud of Infinite Poems
What if all poems already exist, swirling within an immortal cloud, just waiting to rain down into our ears at the right moment?!
Join Camille, Jonny & Comet each morning under the white puffy cloud in front of the Cafe Stage, coffee in hand, to conjure poems together. No prior poetry experience required – YOU ARE A POET even if you don’t yet know it!
Friday through Sunday, 10am-noon at the Cafe Stage
The Reflective Portal
Reflective Portal is a walk-through tunnel of old CDs and DVDs, connected like a reflective blanket. Sunlight hits the inward-facing discs, scattering rainbows across the ground and through the tunnel. Designed to move gently in the desert breeze, it welcomes festival-goers both coming and going, offering a moment of light, color, and reflection as they enter or leave the festival grounds. Created by Alejandra Jasmin (mojavemother), the installation is inspired by giving new life to old objects, transforming discarded CDs into a playful, shimmering portal that invites connection, wonder, and a fresh perspective on familiar things.
Side Quest Machine
A playful capsule machine that dispenses “side quests” for festival-goers. Each capsule contains a small prompt, challenge, or creative mission designed to spark spontaneity, connection, and exploration. Participants are invited to accept their quest and venture out into the festival grounds, turning ordinary moments into tiny adventures. The piece encourages curiosity, play, and unexpected interactions. Reminding us that magic often lives in the side quests.
Kylie is a multidisciplinary artist born and raised in Joshua Tree whose work is inspired by the rhythms, textures, and magic of the desert. She creates playful, interactive pieces that invite curiosity, connection, and joy. Kylie is also a yoga instructor and a mom, roles that deeply shape her creative practice and perspective. She aims to create experiences that feel like small adventures, encouraging people to play, connect, and rediscover a sense of curiosity within the world around them.
These Monsters are M.A.D.
Charlotte Burns is an artist and maker based in the California desert and the creator of MAD Monsters (Make A Difference Monsters). What began as small, handmade clay creatures has grown into a project centered on connection, curiosity, and everyday acts of kindness. Each one-of-a-kind monster is released into the world with the hope it finds the right person at the right moment. Some are kept, some are shared, and others continue their journey — each carrying a simple “do good” challenge. Through hidden drops, interactive installations, and community participation, MAD Monsters invites people of all ages to engage with small, meaningful actions that ripple outward. At its core, the project is about discovering that even the smallest gesture can make a difference.
Jillz Pickle
Jillz Pickle is a pickle themed comedy booth and live performance art installation that has been popping up at music festivals near you. Run by “Jill Pickle” herself, a pun as obvious as it is unavoidable… the booth is dedicated to playful exchanges and the serious business of giving away pickles.
Folks step up to the booth and are invited to make a trade: a trinket, a joke, a trick, a tiny performance, a pun, or any DILLightful silly act. In exchange, they can spin the Pickle Wheel, which lands on an interactive pickle game (you always win) or skip the wheel and trade directly for a pickle.
With many different kinds of pickles and no two interactions the same, Jill Pickle creates a unique experience for every participant. Part comedy, part improv, part gift economy, the booth celebrates humor, participation, good jokes, bad jokes, and low-stakes human connection. You don’t need to be funny…just willing. Everyone is big dill when you’re a pickle pal in Jill’z pickle jar.
Melisa Rimada
Melisa Rimada is a Southern California–based mixed-media artist and the creator behind DIY Dreamer Studio. Her work blends playful textures, bold color, and handcrafted elements to create pieces that feel both nostalgic and expressive. Drawing inspiration from everyday life, her culture and the beauty of handmade processes, she creates art that brings warmth, personality, and a sense of familiarity to her audience.
Melisa has been an active participant in the local art community, showcasing her work at art festivals and events throughout the region. She is also a six-year participant of the Hwy 62 Art Tours, where she has connected with a wide audience and continued to evolve her artistic voice.
Flowbox
Flowbox began as all great things do: as just a dream. In 2010, a small collective of unconventional youth started gathering in the park to practice dance, acrobatics and object manipulation together. They dreamed of creating a circus troupe to share their skills.
Founder Jenna H2O took a bold step toward turning the dream into reality by renting a warehouse space in Palm Springs dubbed “The Flowbox.” The goal was to create a fun, healthy, inclusive community space for learning and performing. Soon after, Chelsea Sphere joined and worked tirelessly alongside Jenna to train. Both passionately believed in the power of meaningful storytelling through movement, and its ability to transcend language and culture.
Though the beginnings were humble, Flowbox has grown into a thriving business! They offer a wide variety of specialty entertainment featuring top-notch performance artists from all over southern California. Flowbox has been performing here at Joshua Tree Music Festival since 2012 – always with the mission to make the world better through art.
The Merkabah
Ditto is a multidisciplinary artist and immersive world-builder creating interactive installations for festivals and communal spaces. His work blends sacred geometry, texture, light, and playful symbolism to invite participants into a surreal, dreamlike environment.
His signature installation, the Merkabah, is a hand-built geometric dome layered with intricate drawings, soft textiles, and interactive elements like UV-reactive lace and collaborative coloring experiences. Designed as both a visual centerpiece and a place to rest, connect, and create, the space encourages curiosity, connection, and play.
Ditto’s Dimension exists to show that magic lives in the small details.
Tiny Circus
Marisol Gomez, a.k.a. Rainbow SparkZ the Clown, is a local multidisciplinary performance artist creating immersive worlds through live painting, puppetry, and movement. Her work is rooted in spontaneity, inviting the potential for deeper meaning through morphing color and synchronized rhythm, holding space for shared imagination and collaboration.
She is inspired to take the audience on a UV-reactive journey shaped by music, intuition, and the environment. Dancing alongside her dragon puppets, the canvas becomes both a stage and a playground where the magic of spontaneity unfolds.
