The Candlewood Arts Festival runs throughout Borrego Springs from March to March 27. Meet the artists at opening weekend March 5-6. Free tickets available here.Artist list:Allison WieseSherin GuirguisNoé OlivasJake FreilichCarlos RamirezAlison SaarsOpening weekend schedule:Find a full schedule here.The unofficial headquarters for the opening weekend will be at Christmas Circle from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Sunday. Maps are available there to begin self-guided tours.Saturday, Mar. 5 at 1:30 - 3 p.m.: Artist talk at the Borrego Springs librarySaturday, Mar. 5 at 4-5 p.m.: Performance by Amitis Motevalli in response to Sherin Guiguis' installation at Seley Ranches/Seley Orchards Fruit Stand (free tickets here)Saturday, Mar. 5 at 6-8 p.m.: Opening reception at Candlewood Arts Festival Gallery (reserve free tickets here); The Mall, 610 Palm Canyon Dr., Borrego SpringsSunday, Mar. 6 at 10 am. to 12 p.m.: Meet the artists at their artworksInteractive map of artworks:From the organizers:The Candlewood Arts Festival celebrates the connections between art, community, and our shared environment in the dramatic landscape of Borrego Springs, California. Throughout the month of March 2022, experience newly commissioned site-specific works of art — sculpture, installation, performance, and photography— and family-friendly art-making workshops in this unique community surrounded by the Anza Borrego Desert. Access to all events is free. The Under the Sun Foundation sponsors the Candlewood Arts Festival and the permanent Sky Art sculptures also found on Galleta Meadows in Borrego Springs.Related links:Candlewood Arts Festival on FacebookCandlewood Arts Festival on Instagram