Exhibit Opening & Celebration

Exhibit Opening & Celebration- Friday, February 6, 2026 from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.

Join us for an evening celebrating creativity, vision, and the enduring legacy of a true desert icon.

An art and history exhibit dedicated to Leonard Knight, a man whose strength in his beliefs led him to create one of the most iconic folk artworks in all of the United States; Salvation Mountain, located in Niland, California. This exhibit will include a visual timeline of Leonard’s life and the creation of Salvation Mountain, several artworks originally part of the Salvation Mountain site, painted panels from Leonard’s countless painted vehicles, historic artifacts that celebrate his accomplishments and artistic abilities, historic and contemporary literature, digital media pieces, music, and more! A family friendly exhibit for all ages, Follow the Yellow Brick Road is an exciting opportunity to learn about this iconic artist and longtime member of the Imperial Valley community.

Exhibit Dates: February 6 – June 3, 2026

Photo Courtesy of: Ralph Elliot Starkweather

You may also like the following events from Imperial Valley Desert Museum:

• Next Saturday, 10th January, 08:00 am, IVDM Lowlanders: Sacatone Overlook in Ocotillo
• This month, 24th January, 08:00 am, IVDM Lowlanders: Andrade Canyon Trail in Ocotillo
• Next month, 7th February, 08:00 am, IVDM Lowlanders: Mt.Palm Loop in Ocotillo

Also check out other Arts events in Ocotillo, Literary Art events in Ocotillo.