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Partners & friends

The Agnes Pelton Society is sustained by a generous and growing community. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the partners, supporters, and neighbors who have helped care for this home and carry Agnes’s story forward.

Agnes Pelton in later life, 1957. From the Carolyn Tilton Cunningham Family Collection. Courtesy of Nyna Dolby.

Community Partners & Friends

Artists, Volunteers, Advocates & Friends

Through shared effort, whether through time, resources, creativity, or advocacy this space has continued to grow as a place of art, history, and connection. We are deeply grateful to all who have contributed to the life of the home and the spirit of Agnes Pelton.

Agnes Pelton Society ⬩ Recognition, Awards & Honors

We share these recognitions with our community partners, volunteers, and supporters; Thank you for preserving this home and carrying Agnes’s spirit forward as a beacon of creativity with us.

  • The National Society of the
    Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Historic Preservation Committee, Certificate of Award Presented to Simeon Den for Excellence in Historic Preservation.
    January 17, 2025

  • In January 2025, the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) celebrated Pelton’s 144th birthday by placing a commemorative plaque at her former home in Cathedral City, which is also a designated historic site.

  • Presented To: Agnes Pelton Society
    "8-Bít Frida" Mural Dedication

    Cathedral City, CA
    July 6, 2018
    56 Assembly District

  • Presented To: Agnes Pelton Society
    Non-Profit of the Year
    By the Cathedral City Chamber of Commerce
    2016 Orion Awards
    June 17, 2016

  • Presented To: Peter Palladino, Noted Portrait and Celebrity Photographer.

    In Honor of: Cathedral City 35th Anniversary Celebration. Cultural Contrast Community Photo Exhibition.

    Cathedral City, CA
    November 15, 2016

  • Presented To: Simeon Den, Co-chair of the Cathedral City Public Arts Commission & Galleries/Director/ Curator of Simeon Den Gallery/Fine and Temple Arts

    Cathedral City 35th Anniversary Celebration. Cultural Contrast Community Photo Exhibit

    Cathedral City, CA
    November 15, 2016

  • presented to Simeon Den

    Tor Helping

    PALM SPRINGS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
    SHINE!

    November 2017

  • Whereas, the Agnes Pelton Society. a non-profit organisation established to promote the life, art, and legacy of American Artist Agnes Pelton (1881-1961); and

    Whereas, on Sunday, February 8, 2015 The Agnes Pelton Society in partnership with the City of Cathedral City hosted its Fourth Annual Home Tour of Artist and Historic Homes in the Cathedral City Cove.

  • The Cathedral City Council takes great pleasure recognising Simeon Den & Peter Palladino, Palladino Den Studios. In Recognition of your generous donation to the Public Arts Commission and the City of Cathedral City of 14 iconic photos of our City’s recent history.

  • In recognition of his outstanding efforts in securing the historical site designation for the Agnes Pelton Home.

    We hereby express our sincere gratitude and admiration for Mr. Palladino's valuable contributions to our city's historical preservation and artistic appreciation.

    Cathedral City, California
    September 2024

  • Present Simeon Den With This Momento of His Famous

    "Dancing On The Roof Performance And His Many Efforts In Putting Together The 2013 Artists’ Tour of Homes, With Heartfelt Thanks and Appreciation.

    The Cathedral City Historical Society, February 2013

  • Peter Palladino

    Carhedral City Thanks You For Your Contribution Of Art To The City And To The World.

    In Appreciation Of Your Photography

    We Award You This Plaque With Hearfeft Thanks.

    Chosen For The 2013 Home Tour of Artists' Homes And Studios In The Cathedral City Cove.

    By the Cathedral City Historical Society.

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