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The El Paso Public Art Program works to enhance, promote, and define El Paso as a unique place, community, and destination in its placing of public artwork in community neighborhoods and public property.
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Great things happen when community and artists connect! We are grateful for the support City Representative Cassandra Hernandez, District 3 has shown to this monumental mural taking shape on Geronimo through our program and how she’s honored the artist and his crew today!
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We wil be hosting a public art community meeting with City Representative Cissy Lizarraga, District 8 for selected artist ray King to present the public art piece concept for the Paso Del Norte Roundabout, located at the intersection of S El Paso St and East 6th Ave, and receive community input.
Monday, October 24 at 5:30 pm
Blue Flame Building
304 Texas Ave.
Floor 17, Conference Room A
City of El Paso, Texas - Municipal Government
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We wil be hosting a public art community meeting with City Representative Cissy Lizarraga, District 8 for selected artist ray King to present the public art piece concept for the Paso Del Norte Roundabout and receive community input.
Monday, October 24 at 5:30 pm
Blue Flame Building
304 Texas Ave.
Floor 17, Conference Room A
Local artist Mitsu Overstreet is already hard at work on this project we have commissioned !
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – The City of El Paso Museums and Cultural Affairs Department (MCAD) has announced the start of the mural replacement project on Geronimo Drive in Central El Paso. Local …
Great feature from Texas Highways Magazine on public art in El Paso! With the exception of one piece, all featured artwork has been commissioned through our program! https://texashighways.com/culture/art-music/exploring-colorful-el-paso-through-its-public-artworks/?fbclid=IwAR27NPwQPCZaX_VkvNhTQPCwRM-JySRX2VG3zLObtVyiwR-qt7AcwRRBgOs
These six art installations draw inspiration from the city’s cultural heritage and vibrant landscape
Two local artists who have received commissions through our program are featured in Cheech Marin's new museum!
Paintings by El Paso artists Gaspar Enriquez and Jari “Werc” Alvarez are featured in California’s recently opened Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture.
The intensity of the Southwest’s blue skies have been a continual source of inspiration for artists for centuries! We are thrilled that this new mural we commissioned through the public art program by local artist Ricardo Chavarria is being dedicated tomorrow at the El Paso International Airport. And grateful that the airport recognizes how art adds to their experience!
Happening today!
We will be hosting a community meeting for selected artist Albert "Tino" Ortega to present the August 3, 2019 Memorial Art Piece concept and receive community input.
Monday, June 27 at 6:00 p.m.
Wellington Chew Senior Center
4430 Maxwell Ave.
Join virtually by clicking the following link: bit.ly/3zBB9ek
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We will be hosting a community meeting for selected artist Albert "Tino" Ortega to present the August 3, 2019 Memorial Art Piece concept and receive community input.
Monday, June 27 at 6:00 p.m.
Wellington Chew Senior Center
4430 Maxwell Ave.
Join virtually by clicking the following link: bit.ly/3zBB9ek
Desert Blossom has been selected as one of the top 100 public art pieces in the CODAawards and is now in the running for a People's Choice Award.
To vote for Desert Blossom for a People's Choice Award, visit: https://bit.ly/2022CODAawardsVote scroll down to Desert Blossom and click vote!
The art piece, created by Carol May and Tim Watkins, is located at Chuck Heinrich Park, 11055 Loma Del Norte Dr. Desert Blossom serves as a signature gateway to Mundy's Gap leading into the Franklin Mountains.
The Treacherous Crossing unveiling, an art piece in honor of the Men of Company E, has been postponed. Originally scheduled for June 2nd, the decision to postpone was made after community feedback of family members unable to attend.
A new date has been set for Thursday, June 30th in Cleveland Square Park, 510 N. Santa Fe, beginning at 9:00 a.m., with a reception following at the El Paso Museum of History.
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We will be hosting a community meeting for selected artist Albert "Tino" Ortega to present the August 3, 2019 Memorial Art Piece concept and receive community input.
Thursday, June 2 at 5:30 p.m.
Polly Harris Senior Center
650 Wallenberg Dr.
Join virtually by clicking the following link: bit.ly/3vXS5tk
Photos from Museums and Cultural Affairs Department - City of El Paso's post
Check out “Ocotillo!”
REMINDER: Attention, all public artists and organizations! In celebration of Public Art Archive’s Have You Seen My Public Art? Map’s 10th anniversary, we are launching a call for artists to submit their artworks for inclusion in a brand new version of the map!
The second edition of the map will be created using newly submitted public art imagery as an opportunity to increase visibility of a diverse range of public art across the United States. Help us make public art more public by submitting your artwork!
The deadline to submit an application is 11:59 p.m. MDT on Saturday, April 30, 2022.
For more details and submission instructions: https://bit.ly/3JsxwJO
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The doorway to heaven! We mean, El Paso. 😉🚪 Have you seen the big yellow door downtown? Titled "Bienvenido," it's an art piece installed last year that's meant to greet all visitors to the area.
📸 Briana Sanchez, El Paso Times
Great read on three local artists who have created or are creating work through our program! https://texashighways.com/travel-news/meet-three-artists-defining-art-in-el-paso-right-now/
The three talented artists grew up in Sun City and now give back to their community through their artistic talents.
Learn more about local artist Tino Ortega, who has received the commission for our August 3 Memorial, to be located at Ponder Park! https://www.theprospectordaily.com/2022/03/01/local-artist-to-create-a-new-aug-3-memorial/
El Paso was changed forever on Aug. 3, 2019. A gunman drove across Texas and took the lives of 23 innocent people. Since that day, two memorials have been created honoring the victims’ memory, and a new one is being built in Ponder Park. The first memorial stands tall at 30-feet in the parking lot...
Happening today!
We will be hosting a virtual community meeting for selected artist Mitsu Overstreet to present the Geronimo Drive Mural Replacement concept and receive community input.
Join us!
Tuesday, March 15 at 6:00 p.m.
Join virtually by clicking the following link: bit.ly/35LENpk
Ukrainian flag colors light up in El Paso on I-10 and Airway as city shows support for Ukraine after its invasion by Russian forces two weeks ago
🇺🇦In a glowing beacon of support for Ukraine, the City of El Paso is illuminating the El Paso International Airport and the public art on I-10 and Airway in the colors of the Ukrainian flag. This will continue through the end of March in support of Ukraine and its people as they battle a Russian invasion.
The City joins many other governments, organizations, and entities across the country in a show of solidarity.
While El Paso and Ukraine are more than 6,300 miles apart, the City wishes to shine a light on the humanitarian crisis being experienced by the people of Ukraine. The lighting also offers an opportunity for individuals to take a moment to reflect on the dire situation and consider how each person might be able to show support by either donating to a local agency in honor of Ukraine or donating directly to help those impacted by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
To learn how to help Ukraine and donate, visit https://redcross.org.ua/donate/.
We will be hosting a virtual community meeting for selected artist Jesus "Cimi" Alvarado to present the Alabama Street Mural Replacement concept and receive community input.
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Wednesday, March 16 at 6:00 p.m.
Join virtually by clicking the following link: bit.ly/3CzCkKA
We will be hosting a virtual community meeting for selected artist Mitsu Overstreet to present the Geronimo Drive Mural Replacement concept and receive community input.
Join us!
Tuesday, March 15 at 6:00 p.m.
Join virtually by clicking the following link: bit.ly/35LENpk
Artist Charlotte Paul's "Time Expanding," is a glass piece commissioned for the Hunt Family Foundation Pavilion at the El Paso Museum of History. Inspired by the colors and rugged geography of the Chihuahuan desert, the complexity of creating the piece required its fabricatio by master glass studios in Germany.
Viewed from below, artist Michele Gutlove’s “Helix Nebula” installed at the Irving Schwartz Branch Library was commissioned by our Public Art Program specifically for this space. Inspired by the nearest nebula to earth (695 light years away), the artwork reminds visitors of the galaxies and worlds that reading can open up to them.
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We will be hosting a virtual community meeting for selected artist Chris Winterstein to present the Main Library Children's Area public art piece concept in partnership with City Representative Cissy Lizarraga, District 8 and El Paso Public Library.
Thursday, March 3 at 4:00 p.m.
Join virtually by clicking the following link: bit.ly/3BN1hls
We will be hosting a virtual community meeting for selected artist Chris Winterstein to present the Main Library Children's Area public art piece concept in partnership with City Representative Lizarraga and El Paso Public Library
Join us!
Thursday, March 3 at 4:00 p.m.
Join virtually by clicking the following link: bit.ly/3BN1hls
Thanks for the love KISS El Paso!
The sculpture is really amazing to see from far away and then up close it makes you smile because it is just so unexpected to see what it's made of.
We'll be hosting several community meetings to discuss a public art piece commemorating the memory of victims of the August 3, 2019 mass shooting.
The next meeting will be held:
February 16 at 6:00 p.m.
In Collaboration with City Representative Rodriguez and City Representative Rivera
Marty Robbins Recreation Center
11620 Vista Del Sol Dr.
Join virtually by registering in advance: bit.ly/3gx0U4W
City of El Paso, Texas - Municipal Government
We'll be hosting several community meetings to discuss a public art piece commemorating the memory of victims of the August 3, 2019 mass shooting.
The next meeting will be held:
February 16 at 6:00 p.m.
In Collaboration with City Representative Rodriguez and City Representative Rivera
Marty Robbins Recreation Center
11620 Vista Del Sol Dr.
Join virtually by registering in advance: bit.ly/3gx0U4W
We'll be hosting several community meetings to discuss a public art piece commemorating the memory of victims of the August 3, 2019 mass shooting.
The first two meetings will be held:
February 9 at 6:00 p.m.
Eastside Senior Center
in collaboration with City Representative Hernandez and City Representative Salcido
Join virtually by registering in advance: bit.ly/3uuvkwM
February 16 at 6:00 p.m.
Marty Robbins Recreation Center
in collaboration with City Representative Rodriguez and City Representative Rivera
Join virtually by registering in advance: bit.ly/3gx0U4W
We'll be hosting several community meetings to discuss a public art piece commemorating the memory of victims of the August 3, 2019 mass shooting.
The first two meetings will be held:
February 9 at 6:00 p.m.
Eastside Senior Center
in collaboration with City Representative Hernandez and City Representative Salcido
Join virtually by registering in advance: bit.ly/3uuvkwM
February 16 at 6:00 p.m.
Marty Robbins Recreation Center
in collaboration with City Representative Rodriguez and City Representative Rivera
Join virtually by registering in advance: bit.ly/3gx0U4W
Beautiful shot this morning from El Paso Inc. photographer Cosima Rangel of snow on artists May & Watkins sculpture "Desert Blossom" at Chuck Heinrich Memorial Park!
Process shots from our friends at the El Paso Times! https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/news/local/el-paso/2022/01/20/laura-turon-water-inspired-artwork-goes-up-el-pasos-upper-valley/6585202001/
Installation of the work by artist Laura Turón is expected to be completed by late January.
We’ve been busy today! Installation began on local artist Laura Turón’s commissioned artwork for the roundabout at Country Club and Memory Road!
Another project from our program by a local artist nearing completion!
Local artist Laura Turón hard at work on a new sculpture commissioned by our Public Art Program. The piece will be installed later this month at the roundabout at Country Club and Memory Drive in the Upper Valley.
We have a community meeting coming up!
Join us for a community meeeting with City Representative Alexandra Annello and City Representative Cassanddra Hernandez to discuss an upcoming public art component in the El Paso International Airport on Wednesday, January 19 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in La Placita Conference Room located inside the Airport.
You can also join virtually by registering in advance with the link below.
https://bit.ly/3JMgZ3Q
Paola Martinez, who is in the Public Art Collection created through our Art Purchase Program has an exhibition coming up! https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/entertainment/things-to-do/2022/01/06/el-paso-artist-paola-martinez-features-raramuri-casa-ortiz-exhibit/9083814002/
Border artist Paola Martinez features the Raramuri tribe in her exhibit at Casa Ortiz, which opens Friday. Find out more about Martinez.
Congratulations Jesus Cimi! We love that El Paso Inc. recognizes the role local artists play in our community’s growth and the spotlight they shine on El Paso’s beauty and strength!
The 2021 Award goes to no other than El Paso artist Jesus “Cimi” Alvarado. Alvarado’s murals are a great reflection of El Paso’s unique culture, have left a lasting impact on the city and have given the community national prominence.
Click here to learn more about Alvarado and his art: http://ow.ly/nA2R50Hjasj
Presented by WestStar Bank.
"Blurred Boundaries" is the public art component for the City of Paso's Chamizal Community Center. The artwork highlights the rich history of the neighborhood--including as the setting for resolution of US-Mexico disputes during the last century under the Kennedy and Johnson administrations. Local artist Jesus Cimi Alvarado's initial mural was translated into 1,720 square feet of glass panels that are illuminated at night crowning the facility.
Local artist Ho Baron's work, "A Novel Romance" is part of the Public Art Collection: https://glasstire.com/2021/11/09/art-for-arts-sake-el-paso-sculptor-satirist-and-political-advocate-ho-baron/
Ho Baron’s imaginative, surreal sculpture garden is a must-see for El Pasoans and visitors alike.
Detail of artist Greg Reiche’s 2014 public art project, “Firebird.” The sculpture which features 1,000 pieces of kinetic glass is inspired by a firefighter’s hook, one of the crucial tools used in rescue operations. See the full work installed at Fire Station 5!
Another of our commissioned projects in process!
“The Insurmountable Task” sculpture that will honor the heroism Company E – a Texas National Guard unit from El Paso during World War II – is about 80% complete and
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Join the Public Art Program during Chalk the Block for an art-making workshop with Artist, Adrian Lopez on Saturday, October 9, 2:30 to 5:45 (5 sessions available). Find us at the El Paso Museum of Art, Classroom C. Participants will create an agave-shaped votive candle holder. Space is limited, please register for a time slot in the link below. Children must be accompanied by an adult. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DIYAgaveCandle
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