10/26/2023
Sneak peek on installation of our latest project: a kinetic canopy designed by artists at Future Forms Lab. The canopy is located on the balcony of the upcoming La Nube Children's Museum!
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09/27/2023
Our new dashboard got featured in El Paso Inc.!
09/22/2023
Our new dashboard lets you explore every completed project through our program!
The City of El Paso announced the creation of a new online catalog for the community to see and learn about the public art pieces in their neighborhood.
09/21/2023
Local artist Chris Winterstein installing, “NOPAL!,” an original commission through the Public Art Program. The piece is sited in the revamped children’s section of the Main Library. Once reopened, the giant cactus will serve as a nook for story times and reading!
05/29/2023
One of our latest commissioned murals is featured!
05/11/2023
We will be hosting a public art community meeting with City Representative Isabel Salcido for selected artist Samantha Silva to present the concept for a new public art piece located at the Esperanza Moreno Library, 12480 Pebble Hills Blvd.
Thursday, May 18 at 5:30 p.m.
Esperanza Moreno Library
12480 Pebble Hills Blvd.
03/08/2023
It's International Women's Day and we salute the women artists who have amplified the beauty of El Paso through public art commissions, like local artist Laura Turon, whose work is pictured here!
Did you know that since, its start in 2006, all three of the managers who have led the program have been women from the Borderland?
02/24/2023
Local artist Rene Nevarez was commissioned by our program to design flooring for the Mission Valley’s Pavo Real Recreation Center as part of its renovation that is nearing completion.
02/23/2023
Come join the team! We are looking for someone passionate about design and community, with a bachelors degree in architecture or engineering. Head to governmentjobs.com/careers/elpaso and look for Capital Improvement Project Associate.
01/12/2023
Great shout out by the El Paso Mexican American Cultural Center!
A detail of "El Paso Port-All," a monumental mural on the Stanton International Bridge by New York-based, Juarez-born artist Werc commissioned by the City of El Paso Public Art Program! The mural celebrates the Borderlands and the rich cultural and economic exchange fostered by the bridges.
11/03/2022
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!
10/24/2022
Happening today!
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
10/21/2022
Join us!
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
09/02/2022
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 …
08/29/2022
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
08/23/2022
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.
07/24/2022
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!
06/27/2022
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
06/23/2022
Join us!
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
06/21/2022
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.
06/01/2022
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.
05/26/2022
Join us!
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
04/29/2022
04/29/2022
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
04/01/2022
We agree!
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
03/23/2022
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.
03/17/2022
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...
03/15/2022
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
03/15/2022
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
03/14/2022
🇺🇦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/.
03/10/2022
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.
Join us!
Wednesday, March 16 at 6:00 p.m.
Join virtually by clicking the following link: bit.ly/3CzCkKA
03/08/2022
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
03/05/2022
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.
03/03/2022
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.
03/03/2022
Join us today!
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
02/25/2022
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
02/15/2022
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.
02/14/2022
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
02/09/2022
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
02/04/2022
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!
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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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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 MCAD’s City of El Paso Public Art Program and how she’s honored the artist and his crew today! Best part? She brought along the Neighborhood Associations to honor the artist!
We can’t believe it’s only been a week since we celebrated the 15th Celebration of Chalk The Block in the El Paso Downtown Arts District!
Over 59,000 + El Pasoans and out-of-town visitors made this event an incredible success, and our largest crowd to-date.
Please give a big THANK YOU to all the
LOCAL chalk artists, musicians and artisans who put in hours and hours of work to share their art at the event each year.
See you next year El Paso!
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Special thanks go out to our title sponsor Raiz Federal Credit Union for their support of the event.
With support from Texas Commission on the Arts, National Endowment for the Arts, AT&T, El Paso Electric El Paso Community Foundation, El Paso Museum of Art, El Paso Museum of History, El Paso Museum of Archaeology, Festival of Chariots Comes to El Paso Green Hope Project thChrch City of El Paso Public Art Program, Visit El Paso, Fab Lab El Paso
El Paso Downtown Art and Farmers Market Glide Scooters
Over 59,000 + El Pasoans and out-of-town visitors made this event an incredible success, and our largest crowd to-date.
Please give a big THANK YOU to all the
LOCAL chalk artists, musicians and artisans who put in hours and hours of work to share their art at the event each year.
See you next year El Paso!
Share your memories using the .
Special thanks go out to our title sponsor Raiz Federal Credit Union for their support of the event.
With support from Texas Commission on the Arts, National Endowment for the Arts, AT&T, El Paso Electric El Paso Community Foundation, El Paso Museum of Art, El Paso Museum of History, El Paso Museum of Archaeology, Festival of Chariots Comes to El Paso Green Hope Project thChrch City of El Paso Public Art Program, Visit El Paso, Fab Lab El Paso
El Paso Downtown Art and Farmers Market Glide Scooters
We are days away from presented by Raiz Federal Credit Union.
Thank you to all our sponsors and collaborators who make this event possible!
With support from Texas Commission on the Arts, El Paso Community Foundation,Visit El Paso, Glide Scooters, thChrch, City of El Paso Public Art Program, El Paso Museum of HistoryEl Paso Museum of Art, El Paso Museum of Archaeology, City of El Paso, Texas - Municipal Government, Festival of Chariots Comes to El Paso, AT&T, Fab Lab El Paso, El Paso Downtown Arts District.
Thank you to all our sponsors and collaborators who make this event possible!
With support from Texas Commission on the Arts, El Paso Community Foundation,Visit El Paso, Glide Scooters, thChrch, City of El Paso Public Art Program, El Paso Museum of HistoryEl Paso Museum of Art, El Paso Museum of Archaeology, City of El Paso, Texas - Municipal Government, Festival of Chariots Comes to El Paso, AT&T, Fab Lab El Paso, El Paso Downtown Arts District.
We are just one week away from the most colorful Public Arts Festival in the Region!
Chalk the Block is proud to announce our Featured Installations for Chalk The Block 15!
Presenting Fab Lab El Paso "Chalk Bot," Parer Studio "Intrude," Lindsay Glatz "Cloud Swing" and THE BIKE ZOO!
See you in the El Paso Downtown Arts District on October 7 (Preview Night) to October 9!
With support from our Title Sponsor Raiz Federal Credit Union, Texas Commission on the Arts El Paso Community Foundation City of El Paso Public Art Program Festival of Chariots Comes to El Paso, Glide Scooters El Paso Downtown Art and Farmers Market El Paso Museum of History El Paso Museum of Art El Paso Museum of Archaeology Visit El Paso thChrch
Chalk the Block is proud to announce our Featured Installations for Chalk The Block 15!
Presenting Fab Lab El Paso "Chalk Bot," Parer Studio "Intrude," Lindsay Glatz "Cloud Swing" and THE BIKE ZOO!
See you in the El Paso Downtown Arts District on October 7 (Preview Night) to October 9!
With support from our Title Sponsor Raiz Federal Credit Union, Texas Commission on the Arts El Paso Community Foundation City of El Paso Public Art Program Festival of Chariots Comes to El Paso, Glide Scooters El Paso Downtown Art and Farmers Market El Paso Museum of History El Paso Museum of Art El Paso Museum of Archaeology Visit El Paso thChrch
We are just one week away from the most colorful Public Arts Festival in the Region!
MCAD is proud to announce our Featured Installations for Chalk The Block 15!
See you in the El Paso Downtown Arts District on October 7 (Preview Night) to October 9!
With support from our Title Sponsor Raiz Federal Credit Union, Texas Commission on the Arts, El Paso Community Foundation City of El Paso Public Art Program, Festival of Chariots Comes to El Paso, El Paso Museum of History El Paso Museum of Art El Paso Museum of Archaeology, Glide Scooters, thChrch
MCAD is proud to announce our Featured Installations for Chalk The Block 15!
See you in the El Paso Downtown Arts District on October 7 (Preview Night) to October 9!
With support from our Title Sponsor Raiz Federal Credit Union, Texas Commission on the Arts, El Paso Community Foundation City of El Paso Public Art Program, Festival of Chariots Comes to El Paso, El Paso Museum of History El Paso Museum of Art El Paso Museum of Archaeology, Glide Scooters, thChrch
Whose ready for the biggest arts party in the region?!!
One of the highlights of this year's event is our local music stage at San Jacinto Plaza curated by thChrch!
We will be celebrating the local talent that makes our music scene unique and welcoming back Chalk the Block alumni like Frontera Bugalú, Lavell Jones (Music) with special headliner Sparta.
Featured DJs include Rodriga Rockmore and friends who will be spinning on Friday and Saturday at the Chalk Art Competition. Birth Defects and Luisa. will be closing out the event on Sunday at San Jacinto Plaza.
Join us in the El Paso Downtown Arts District on October 7-9 to celebrate 15 years of Chalk the Block!
With support from Raiz Federal Credit Union Texas Commission on the Arts El Paso Community Foundation Visit El Paso Museums and Cultural Affairs Department - City of El Paso City of El Paso Public Art Program City of El Paso, Texas - Municipal Government
Video Credits:
Produced by thChrch, Gabe Fernandez
Directed by Frank Luna
Music by Special Edition
One of the highlights of this year's event is our local music stage at San Jacinto Plaza curated by thChrch!
We will be celebrating the local talent that makes our music scene unique and welcoming back Chalk the Block alumni like Frontera Bugalú, Lavell Jones (Music) with special headliner Sparta.
Featured DJs include Rodriga Rockmore and friends who will be spinning on Friday and Saturday at the Chalk Art Competition. Birth Defects and Luisa. will be closing out the event on Sunday at San Jacinto Plaza.
Join us in the El Paso Downtown Arts District on October 7-9 to celebrate 15 years of Chalk the Block!
With support from Raiz Federal Credit Union Texas Commission on the Arts El Paso Community Foundation Visit El Paso Museums and Cultural Affairs Department - City of El Paso City of El Paso Public Art Program City of El Paso, Texas - Municipal Government
Video Credits:
Produced by thChrch, Gabe Fernandez
Directed by Frank Luna
Music by Special Edition
Make sure to add to your calendars!!! We've got lots of fun lined up for our Quincinera!
SAVE THE DATE: October 7-9, 2022 in the El Paso Downtown Arts District!
Event hours:
Friday, Preview Night: 6pm-10pm
Saturday: 10 am -10pm
Sunday: 11 am - 3pm
A big THANK YOU goes out to our title sponsor Raiz Federal Credit Union.
With support from Texas Commission on the Arts, El Paso Community Foundation, Visit El Paso, thChrch, City of El Paso Public Art Program, El Paso Museum of History,El Paso Museum of Art, El Paso Museum of Archaeology, Museums and Cultural Affairs Department - City of El Paso, Fab Lab El Paso, Christin Apodaca, Green Hope Project
SAVE THE DATE: October 7-9, 2022 in the El Paso Downtown Arts District!
Event hours:
Friday, Preview Night: 6pm-10pm
Saturday: 10 am -10pm
Sunday: 11 am - 3pm
A big THANK YOU goes out to our title sponsor Raiz Federal Credit Union.
With support from Texas Commission on the Arts, El Paso Community Foundation, Visit El Paso, thChrch, City of El Paso Public Art Program, El Paso Museum of History,El Paso Museum of Art, El Paso Museum of Archaeology, Museums and Cultural Affairs Department - City of El Paso, Fab Lab El Paso, Christin Apodaca, Green Hope Project
Great look by Texas Highways Magazine on public art in El Paso. All but one of the featured projects were commissioned through our City of El Paso Public Art Program!
Another successful mural in the books from our City of El Paso Public Art Program! With over 360 days of sunshine, the skies in El Paso were a source of inspiration for local artist Ricardo Chavarria in this mural he completed at our incredible airport.
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Yesterday, City of El Paso Public Art Program hosted the reception following the unveiling of "Treacherous Crossing", in honor of the soldiers of the Men of Company E at the El Paso Museum of History. Attendees were able to view our “El Paso’s Homegrown: World War II” exhibition exploring the impact of WWII on the Borderland.
Through a combination of our collection and community contributions, “El Paso’s Homegrown” covers Company E, the European and Pacific theatres of the war, the Bracero program, the home efforts of women, the contributions of Indigenous tribes, Japanese internment, and Tom Lea’s work as a war correspondent.
This exhibit is on display through August 28, 2022.
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“El Paso’s Homegrown” is presented with support from the El Paso Museum of History Foundation, the Tom Lea Institute, the El Paso Museum of Art, and the Museums and Cultural Affairs Department - City of El Paso.
Yesterday, City of El Paso Public Art Program hosted the reception following the unveiling of "Treacherous Crossing", in honor of the soldiers of the Men of Company E at the El Paso Museum of History. Attendees were able to view our “El Paso’s Homegrown: World War II” exhibition exploring the impact of WWII on the Borderland.
Through a combination of our collection and community contributions, “El Paso’s Homegrown” covers Company E, the European and Pacific theatres of the war, the Bracero program, the home efforts of women, the contributions of Indigenous tribes, Japanese internment, and Tom Lea’s work as a war correspondent.
This exhibit is on display through August 28, 2022.
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“El Paso’s Homegrown” is presented with support from the El Paso Museum of History Foundation, the Tom Lea Institute, the El Paso Museum of Art, and the Museums and Cultural Affairs Department - City of El Paso.
“These guys proved they were just as American as anybody else, and many died serving this country.” – Martin Luna, son of 1st Sgt. Lorenzo M. Luna of Company E, whose name was not originally included in a new memorial being unveiled Thursday.
City of El Paso Public Art Program
City of El Paso Public Art Program
As we emerge from the pandemic, what would you say to welcome back the 2.2. Million visitors who come to the El Paso Downtown Arts District ? Did you know Chalk the Block is the first large scale festival in the Arts District in almost two years due COVID-19? What better time to dedicate artist Christopher Weed’s new permanent City of El Paso Public Art Program artwork “Bienvenido” to welcome people back to festivals, concerts, exhibitions and community! We’ll have smaller yellow doors in San Jacinto Plaza that you can attach messages on to that will be used to formally dedicate the artwork at 6:30 pm Saturday! Attach a message before, or come by at 6:30 pm Saturday to meet the artist and get giveaways!
We are gearing up for Chalk the Block this weekend and want to thank all our sponsors and partners who make this event possible!
Special thanks to:
Texas Gas Service
Texas Commission on the Arts
Rubin Center for the Visual Arts at UTEP
El Paso Parks and Recreation
El Paso Community Foundation
El Paso Museum of History
El Paso Museum of Art
thChrch
Galeria Lincoln
El Paso Live
El Paso Downtown Art and Farmers Market
Downtown El Paso DMD
Visit El Paso
City of El Paso Public Art Program
City of El Paso, Texas - Municipal Government
Special thanks to:
Texas Gas Service
Texas Commission on the Arts
Rubin Center for the Visual Arts at UTEP
El Paso Parks and Recreation
El Paso Community Foundation
El Paso Museum of History
El Paso Museum of Art
thChrch
Galeria Lincoln
El Paso Live
El Paso Downtown Art and Farmers Market
Downtown El Paso DMD
Visit El Paso
City of El Paso Public Art Program
City of El Paso, Texas - Municipal Government
Chalk the Block Returns! 🎨👩🎨
Join the El Paso Museum of Art, El Paso Museum of History , and the City of El Paso Public Art Program Saturday, October 9 and Sunday, October 10 for the annual Chalk the Block Public Arts Festival.
Enjoy chalk art competitions, live performances, local art, food vendors and much more!
Check out the schedule below.
Join the El Paso Museum of Art, El Paso Museum of History , and the City of El Paso Public Art Program Saturday, October 9 and Sunday, October 10 for the annual Chalk the Block Public Arts Festival.
Enjoy chalk art competitions, live performances, local art, food vendors and much more!
Check out the schedule below.
CTB14 is right around the corner! Make plans to join us in the El Paso Downtown Arts District on October 9-10!
With support from:
Texas Gas Service
Texas Commission on the Arts
Rubin Center for the Visual Arts at UTEP
Visit El Paso
City of El Paso Public Art Program
El Paso Downtown Art and Farmers Market
El Paso Museum of History
El Paso Museum of Art
thChrch
Galeria Lincoln
El Paso Community Foundation
With support from:
Texas Gas Service
Texas Commission on the Arts
Rubin Center for the Visual Arts at UTEP
Visit El Paso
City of El Paso Public Art Program
El Paso Downtown Art and Farmers Market
El Paso Museum of History
El Paso Museum of Art
thChrch
Galeria Lincoln
El Paso Community Foundation
In process: "The Insurmountable Task" is a new, City of El Paso Public Art Program memorial funded through the planned Mexican American Cultural Center (MACC). It will honor the brave sacrifice of the Men of Company E, the only Mexican-American infantry unit that fought in WWII. The group was composed of 250 soldiers from across Texas, including 124 from El Paso. “This was a true event of heroism as a part of these young kids that came from Bowie, Cathedral, maybe one El Paso High another group and some were even from Mexico,” said selected artist, El Paso Sculptor Julio Sanchez De Alba. The finished piece will feature bronze figures 1.5 times life size depicted as they cross the Rapido River in Italy. Those who survived this dangerous mission would go on to help liberate Rome.
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