Located on the south side of Ramon Road and Gene Autry, SOTA (South of the Airport), is an emerging, exciting art district. It captures the imagination and fuels the creative spirit of artists and art enthusiasts alike. This dynamic cultural hub boasts an array of modern and innovative art studios where talented artists explore their craft with boundless passion and creativity.
In this burgeoning art district, the growth of art and design is flourishing, captivating minds and inspiring collaboration, ultimately shaping the cultural fabric of our city in remarkable ways.
Mr. Mann's Design Gallery
4501 E Sunny Dunes Road
Mr. Craig Mann is an accomplished fine arts painter who won contests at a young age. He is also a professionally trained and educated interior designer with a decade of satisfied clients in California, Arizona, and Colorado. He listens carefully to clients’ needs to create a living space or a piece of fine art that complements it. For fine art, he can paint in the impressionistic, realistic, or abstract styles. For interior design, he can use midcentury modern, traditional, transitional, or modern approaches, or a combination of all.
Call 760-409-6388 to make an appointment.
Studio 9 - Dara Altobelli
4637 E. Sunny Dunes Rd
Dara is an abstract expressionist and contemporary painter at Studio 9. She creates statement works for modern living collectors and designers.
She is available by appointment at her studio; call 510.735.7274.
Other SOTA Arts District artists include Arron Buttram, Tracy Boyd, and Morgan Britt.
Silica Studios
752 Williams Road
Silica Studios is now in its 20th year in Palm Springs. This is a clay-firing studio for artists, with dedicated spaces for creating, glazing, and firing ceramic artworks. Silica studios provide access to specialized equipment and facilities for the ceramic process.
In this studio, artists work with cone 10 clay to create pottery or sculptures. Cone 10 clay, also known as high-fire clay, is a type of ceramic clay fired at extremely high temperatures in a kiln. The term “cone 10” refers to the specific temperature range at which the clay is fired, approximately 2,400°F (1,315°C). This high firing temperature allows the clay to reach its maximum strength and durability.
Artists can access various tools such as pottery wheels, hand-building stations, and kilns. Many of their pottery pieces can be purchased in the Silica Studios gallery.
Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4 pm.
Saturday, 8 am - 2 pm
Closed Sunday. You may also call for an appointment at 760-325-7007
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