Backstreet Art District

Neighborhood: Backstreet Art District
Hours: Gallery hours vary; Art Walk first Wednesday 5–7 p.m.
Checked Oct 2026; confirm with the venue before you go.

Address: 2600 S. Cherokee Way, Palm Springs, CA
Phone Number: (760) 328-4144
Website: backstreetartdistrict.com

Backstreet Art District is a cluster of independent working artist studios, galleries, and art-related businesses in Palm Springs rather than a single venue. Its collection of shops offers visitors a place to browse original work across many mediums and meet artists in their working spaces.

Studios With Artists at Work

Most studios place galleries in front and working spaces at the back, so visitors can often meet artists and watch them work. This setup makes the district more personal than a conventional single-gallery visit. As you move between the independent spaces, you can see how artists present and create their work.

Original Work Across Mediums

The district includes independent shops representing paintings, ceramics, photography, mixed media, jewelry, and lithography. That range gives art lovers several kinds of original work to explore in one Palm Springs stop. Every shop has its own point of view, so browsing the district can reveal different materials, subjects, and approaches.

Plan Around Individual Hours

Backstreet Art District is walk-in, but it is not a single venue with one schedule. Gallery hours vary by studio, so check individual gallery listings before going. The district is at the corner of South Cherokee Way and Matthew Drive, giving you a simple reference point when mapping your Palm Springs art outing.

Allow time to visit more than one independent studio or gallery. Check individual listings before you go, then choose the spaces that match your interests.