An Exclusive Trip to Desert X

Desert X Trip (March 22-24, 2023)

Join this exclusive Aspen Art Museum Board and National Council trip to Desert X 2023! Taking place every two years since 2017, Desert X commissions site-specific installations across the stunning desert landscape of California.

The 2023 edition, curated by returning Desert X Artistic Director Neville Wakefield and Co-curator Diana Campbell, is much anticipated. While participating artists have yet to be announced, Desert X never disappoints! You can find information on previous editions here: Desert X

The trip includes 5-star hotel accommodations at the Parker Palm Springs, ground transportation, meals, guides, entrance fees, and staff & guest participation.

We will make our base in Palm Springs, and from here, we will experience the best of Desert X in addition to: 

• A private visit of the Palm Springs Art Museum in the company of Director Adam Lerner and artist Phillip K Smith III
• Sunset cocktails at the Collection of Mihail Lari & Scott Murray
• Lunch at Andrea Zittell's High Desert Test Sites at AZ West, in the company of the artist
• Rachel Whiteread's Twin Cabins in the company of collector and art book publisher Jerry Sohn 
• A studio visit with local artist Harrison Fraley
• Private collection visit at the home of Marilyn Loesberg
• Dinner at Michelin mentioned Workshop Kitchen with local guests 
• Art at Tamarisk in the company of Susan Goodman, the program's founder, and patron 
• Lunch at the home of AAM Board Members Marcy and Leo Edelstein 
• A tour of Annenberg's Sunnylands Gardens and Historic Estate
• Two nights at the Parker Palm Springs

This experience is available for up to 2 guests and one hotel room at the Parker Palm Springs. Please note that associated flight costs are not included.

For additional information, please contact bid@aspenartmuseum.org.