Artwork by Anna Sew Hoy
Under the Sun Foundation supports a creative space encouraging engagement with the arts, our natural environment, and one another.
The Foundation is the steward of the Sky Art sculptures of Galleta Meadows in Borrego Springs, CA
Programs
Candlewood Art Festival
Artwork by Nery Gabriel Lemus
Celebrate art, community and our shared environment. We invite you to join us in beautiful Borrego Springs. Experience unique art happenings, engage with one another, and discover breathtaking scenery in the western reaches of the Sonoran Desert.
Sky Art Sculptures
Image by Russell Preston Brown
The Under the Sun Foundation is the steward of the landmark metal Sky Art sculptures of Galleta Meadows in Borrego Springs, CA. We aim to balance public access to all art with raising awareness around the preservation of the undeveloped and undisturbed desert landscape held by the Foundation.
You can find a printed copy of our map at many locations in Borrego Springs, including the library, the Borrego Springs Art Institute, and the Borrego Springs Chamber of Commerce.
Tips for Travelers
We want everyone to enjoy their visit. Please keep these basic desert safety tips in mind:
- Carry plenty of water.
- Stay alert to the possibility of encountering snakes and other wildlife.
- Be mindful of your vehicle's suitability for visiting some locations. Some art is quite far from paved roads, and cars have gotten stuck in soft sand.
- Please do not climb or touch the art works. You could damage the sculptures, and you could get hurt.
Desert Preservation
The Under the Sun Foundation seeks to balance public access with preservation of the undeveloped and undisturbed desert landscape held by the Foundation. By taking some steps to respect our natural environment we will be able to preserve it for the future.
- Please do not forge new paths with your vehicle.
- If you notice any artworks in need of attention, please contact us.
Gallery
About
The Under the Sun Foundation is inspired by the work of Dennis Avery, the late landowner of Galleta Meadows in Borrego Springs, and his passion for bringing art to the local community and its visitors
Mr. Avery had 130 large-scale, free-standing, metal sculptures produced by artist Ricardo Breceda, referring to them as Sky Art.
Spread over more than 1,500 acres of undeveloped desert land, these larger than life creations welcome the public to discover and enjoy art outdoors, surrounded by the rich and diverse desert environs of Borrego Springs. We use Dennis Avery’s work and Borrego Springs as a point of inspiration and expect to add new geographies, artistic endeavors, and ways to engage with our environment and one another over the coming years.
Board Members
Halina Avery
Halina's dedication to the arts, and interest in bringing business knowledge to the nonprofit world, have informed her wide ranging professional pursuits. Halina holds a Bachelor of Music degree from University of Texas at Austin, a Master of Music degree from Yale University, and a Master of Business Administration from Columbia University.
Chris Avery
Chris received his B.A. in Cultural Anthropology from the University of Redlands. As a part of his degree, he participated in archaeological field work and relations building with the Hopi cultural preservation office in Northeastern Arizona. He now hopes to apply his life experience to the world of philanthropy.
Theo Avery
Theo works as an attorney in Palm Desert, California. He graduated from University of Redlands with a B.A. in Philosophy and obtained his law degree from the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law.