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Alan Salabert "was struck while staring at a traffi c light through a foggy window" in Chicago, to create 01.24.10
their work on display and for sale. Many of the galleries stay open late, too, making for a great post-dinner oppor- tunity for browsing and buying. "What is most noticeable is that
Springs of today off ers refuge to a diverse slate of artists, who are creating every- thing from contemporary and traditional paintings to pop art and cutting-edge photography.
urban giſt s of architecture, the per- forming arts, museums and universities (and fi rs- rate art schools) with open, natural spaces (the lakefront, beaches and parks) in a really unique way," says Chicago Art Source gallery manager Jackie Pernot. "It's a highly livable city that is passionate about the critical role that art and artists play in our lives." "Chicago is possibility," concludes
contemporary minimalist Alan Salab- ert (www.alansalabert.com). "T rough its diversity of culture and architecture, it consistently surprises, challenges and inspires. Possibility feeds creativity."
Q PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA T ere are few places in the world
where deserts, mountains and can- yons collide with coastlines and palm trees. Which would explain why Palm Springs has been calling to artists since the late 1800s. In addition to its near- perfect weather—making for fantastic en plein conditions—Palm Springs' var- ied landscape off ers an unlimited sup- ply of inspiration and creative energy. T ough it was originally established as a haven for Impressionists, the Palm
ference to many important local chari- ties," says IncredibleArtist.com founder Rick Pantele. "Palm Springs enjoys an idyllic desert scenery and weather, which help make it the ideal destina- tion for major events such as the Indian Wells Arts Festival, the La Quinta Arts Festival and many other venues, which draw record crowds." Palm Canyon Drive, in the heart of
Palm Springs, is a hub for the art world. Every T ursday, thousands of visitors come to VillageFest, where a diverse range of local artists and artisans have
"Palm Springs and the Coachella
Valley are alive with creativity, allowing art to play a huge part in community with benefi ts and artists making a dif-
public art can be seen everywhere in the Palm Springs area via the support of the community and local govern- ments, which has always been strong," says Pantele. "T is ensures that art and artisans alike remain at the forefront of our culture. If you love art, you'll love Palm Springs."
Danny Hughes' mixed media on wood panel Bliss
Q MIAMI, FLORIDA
During the fi rst week of
December, Miami becomes the global center of the art world, as thousands of the best-known galleries and artists (not to mention some seriously discern- ing collectors) descend upon the city for what has become known as Miami Art Week. T ough Art Basel's stateside edi- tion is the main event, dozens other art events—including Pulse, SCOPE, Art Miami, Red Dot and Miami [SOLO]— have helped to increase the cultural headcount. But it's no coincidence that Florida's sexiest city has become ground zero for what is arguably one of the
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